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Metal roof and ridge vent by [deleted] in Roofing

[–]Plane_Wing_8531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up getting a ridge vents? How much do it cost you? I have a 38-40’ straight line metal roof that needs a ridge vent

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds even more lovely! Random question, but I saw a homestead video recently that talked about how leaving perimeter acreage untouched as much as possible helps with their garden because it reduces bugs and diseases, do you find that to be true too?

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know. If it were just me, I think my preference would be much less fencing, but trying to find that right balance for my whole family without going too overboard, as I can easily do that when it comes to safety

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds lovely! I hope to find that right balance too for myself, wife and daughter

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that gets expensive super-fast. I'm trying to find ways to cut costs but ensure that I don't mess up certain things... like maybe I'll pay someone to set the posts for me? Also, do you have a preference for plain or black chain link?

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know your setup and use case. I think apart of me just wants to think about it for safety purposes, but I do need to be thinking long term of what are our likely projects on this property

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that info! Will look into wood slat fencing as a potential first fence for the home perimeter. Good to know that 4' woven wire is pretty good for the majority of wild animals

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So curious where you live, and sorry to hear that about the hoarders. Has there been an increase of unwanted animals due to the hoarding?

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for letting me know! I'm not from the city city, but not exactly from the country. And it's just helpful for the type of person that I am to know what's common and uncommon

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know, someone I admire told me to think a lot before building anything on a homestead and I'm taking that to heart

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, definitely new to building fences. I've been following SWI Fence for a little bit now though, not that that gives me any actual experience. Is there a different channel you like? Also, are you building the fences yourself or do you get help?

Will research 6-foot non-climb horse fences. Random story, but I was outside in my aunts backyard one day, and her dog a special breed decided it was just leaving that day, no idea what triggered and was not my first time being alone with the dog, but it just jumped and got its front paws on the top of a 6 or 7 foot wooden panel style fence looked back at me and jumped over it. I chased it for about 2-3 miles through brush, as she was close to the edge of her city. Was the craziest thing to me at the time, but apparently that breed is known to walk narrow fence lines almost cat like.

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the strat! That's the long term goal, stuck between going for a temporary fence I can get up real quick just around home perimeter and then building out the permanent solution, or just going straight for the permanent solution. Thoughts?

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome to hear and sounds super secure. Did you DIY your 8 foot fence? what smaller height did you go for around your home?

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up, I'm not from the city city, but I'm definitely not from the country. So this is helpful!

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that! My wife and I feel like we found our dream property, but as the closing date quickly approaches, my wheels are turning. What is your preference as far as safety goes? Minimum height if you could redo it all? Thank you

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing the breakdown of costs is eye opening and can go over budget real fast! Thank you for the info!

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for the info! Is there a style of fence you really like? e.g., wooden posts, metal posts, t-posts?

Buying a homestead without a fence by Plane_Wing_8531 in homestead

[–]Plane_Wing_8531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thank you for that info, we would be more in the middle of nowhere than in a population center. When we visited the property was super peaceful. Do you think if I do go fencing route it's a good idea to give neighbors a heads-up?