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Founded in 1933
Walpole Woodworkers, Inc. is one of the country’s
only remaining vertically integrated manufacturers of
cedar fence and outdoor products.
Walpole’s
“Forest-to-Finish” management of material quality and distinctive designs are
unique in the industry.
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 Northern
White CedarWalpole is a company of
woodworkers. Therefore the quality of the material and how it is
used is of vital important to us. We choose northern white cedar
because it is a durable, decay resistant, straight and stable wood
with a cell structure that accepts stain exceptionally well. Prior
to metals and synthetics cedar was used for all types of outdoor
construction including shipbuilding and homes. It is the wood we
began with in 1933 and continues to be our choice today. |
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 Lumber
from our Own Mills
Northern white
cedar is cut at our own mills in Chester and Detroit Maine. By
controlling the entire process from forest to finish, Walpole can
guarantee the integrity and durability of our product. We use lumber
that has been specifically cut to the proper size and proportion for
a better looking, strong and longer lasting fence.
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 The
Walpole Fencing System
The Walpole Fencing System makes it
possible for customers anywhere in the country to obtain over 80
distinctive styles of pre-assembled fence, or custom fence, for
local installation. Each fence is built-to-order and can be
purchased either natural or factory pre-stained.
By specifying Walpole fencing, professionals can add distinction and
value to a property with full confidence in materials, appearance,
durability, and reliable customer support.
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 Style,
Proportion, Visual Appeal
Unlike ordinary fencing, Walpole
styling is not compromised by the use of only common lumberyard
material, or by minimizing lumber content to shave the price. Our
fences are designed to be visually appealing with balanced component
sizes, spacing and attractive overall proportions.
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 Uncompromised
Joinery
While we carefully manage our costs we
resist pressures to cheapen our product. An examination of joinery
shows the uniquely high standard of a Walpole fence. With specialized
equipment we pre-cut rectangular mortises in posts to accept the
entire rail rather than drill a hole in the post at the job site and
cut material from the end of the rail to fit in the hole. We leave
all of the available material in place to maximize the life of the
fence. Also, since we begin with the entire tree, our posts are not
limited to 8 feet in length. We cut them long enough for proper
burial depth, (a minimum of 32”) and as long as 12 feet overall. |
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 Life
Guard Post BaseTo extend
the life of their client’s fence, designers can specify that
LifeGuard post bases be installed. LifeGuards protect the base of
posts from termites or wet soil conditions. Our unique bases prevent
wicking and capillary action that causes premature aging. The heavy
wall PVC base is 36” tall by 8” in diameter. A 1 ¼” rebar runs
between post and base. Concrete fill adds weight to base for solid
foundation. Offered in white and earth tone. |
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 Staining
Walpole has developed an exclusive
pre-staining process. At our facility, a primer coat is applied to
minimize the wood’s natural bleeding. Then we thoroughly coat the
assembled fence section with stain. Called Flo-Coating, the stain and
cedar create a natural bond, resulting in a deep, rich finish that
provides years of protection, far superior to staining after
installation. Walpole offers quality Benjamin Moore Acrylic stains in
fourteen standard colors and one semi-transparent Weathering Stain.
Custom staining is also available. |
