6 foot tall picket fence question

TheTimeTraveler · 07-19-2023, 12:52 PM

So a tree fell down on my cedar post picket fence which is six feet tall. Believe it or not, the fence withstood the fall but five of the pointed pickets were snapped off.

I need to replace five of these pointed picket boards. Does anyone have any idea where I can buy replace these or will I need to go back to the fence company?

And, I believe I am correct in assuming these pickets are made of cedar as well as the post themselves....

Thank you for anticipated input!

Meredith AK · 07-19-2023, 01:14 PM

I'd start by calling Middleton lumber in Meredith. They'll guide you.

camp guy · 07-19-2023, 01:31 PM

I'd start by calling the fence company - they may have a section left over from a job, otherwise, Meredith Lumber.

Descant · 07-19-2023, 02:02 PM

Most homeowner policies have provisions for "removal" to get rid of the fallen tree. Once you've started the claim, they'll also provide options for the pickets. I'd call the fence company to get the best match. Insurance adjusters usually have long lists of contacts for all sorts of repair/replacement. I've had good experience in contacting them even when there was no final claim. You pay the premium, take advantage of the servicers.

John Mercier · 07-19-2023, 10:19 PM

Cedar or PT would be a noticeable difference in the weight and cost.
I don't know anywhere that sells the individual pickets of a stockade fence section... just the whole section.

TheTimeTraveler · 07-20-2023, 06:32 PM

Well, I called the Fence Company which did the original installation, and they sell the picket pieces in bundles of 7, so I am going to buy the bundle.

Pricey in my opinion; $15 each so $105 total. But at least I can get my fence back into great shape.

John Mercier · 07-20-2023, 10:04 PM

2.50 per LF...
Sounds a bit inexpensive for quality cedar.

07-19-2023, 12:52 PM	#1
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 895 Thanks: 283 Thanked 290 Times in 180 Posts	6 foot tall picket fence question So a tree fell down on my cedar post picket fence which is six feet tall. Believe it or not, the fence withstood the fall but five of the pointed pickets were snapped off. I need to replace five of these pointed picket boards. Does anyone have any idea where I can buy replace these or will I need to go back to the fence company? And, I believe I am correct in assuming these pickets are made of cedar as well as the post themselves.... Thank you for anticipated input!

07-19-2023, 01:14 PM	#2
Meredith AK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beautiful Town of Meredith Posts: 109 Thanks: 38 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts	Fence boards I'd start by calling Middleton lumber in Meredith. They'll guide you.

07-19-2023, 01:31 PM	#3
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,193 Thanks: 302 Thanked 528 Times in 295 Posts	6 foot tall picket fence I'd start by calling the fence company - they may have a section left over from a job, otherwise, Meredith Lumber.

07-19-2023, 02:02 PM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,404 Thanks: 1,360 Thanked 1,633 Times in 1,065 Posts	Most homeowner policies have provisions for "removal" to get rid of the fallen tree. Once you've started the claim, they'll also provide options for the pickets. I'd call the fence company to get the best match. Insurance adjusters usually have long lists of contacts for all sorts of repair/replacement. I've had good experience in contacting them even when there was no final claim. You pay the premium, take advantage of the servicers.

07-19-2023, 10:19 PM	#5
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,460 Thanks: 3 Thanked 609 Times in 503 Posts	Cedar or PT would be a noticeable difference in the weight and cost. I don't know anywhere that sells the individual pickets of a stockade fence section... just the whole section.

07-20-2023, 06:32 PM	#6
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 895 Thanks: 283 Thanked 290 Times in 180 Posts	Well, I called the Fence Company which did the original installation, and they sell the picket pieces in bundles of 7, so I am going to buy the bundle. Pricey in my opinion; $15 each so $105 total. But at least I can get my fence back into great shape.

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07-20-2023, 10:04 PM	#7
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,460 Thanks: 3 Thanked 609 Times in 503 Posts	2.50 per LF... Sounds a bit inexpensive for quality cedar.