FAQ

Why buy from TMFS instead of a “big box store”?
Our service and our products are unique and unbeatable. We can answer your questions quickly, and help take out the hassle from purchasing a fence. We don’t make you load and hunt for your material. Most “big box” stores are selling lower quality materials, which fits into their low cost business strategy. TMFS knows what is best for your unique situation and has been around since 1981.

What wood is more durable?
Western Red Cedar is the most durable followed by China Cedar and then Spruce.

Do you sell 7’ Pickets?
7’ pickets are an unusual size but, yes we carry 7’s in both spruce and cedar.

What causes black stain to form from nails?
The stain is caused by natural wood extracts interacting with metal in the fastener.

Do I need to stain my fence?
It depends on what you want out of your fence. Stains will increase the longevity of the product life. However it will require you to re-stain a fence every few years. Stains also help to keep the woods from fading to a gray color.

The boards at the top of my fence are warping?
We recommend you to set your top rail no more than six inches and your bottom rail around 8 inches.

What are the crayon marks on my fence used for?
These marks are made from a lumber crayon. The different colors have nothing to do with different grades.