One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes
on inside all people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed,
arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride,
superiority and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility,
kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his
grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
The following should be helpful in answering customer questions regarding wood fencing.
Fact:
All lumber, regardless of the species of wood will eventually split or crack.
Reason:
Lumber is a porous material. Wood swells when it absorbs moisture form rain or snow and shrinks when the sun’s heat releases the moisture. The drying process creates stresses in the wood which are often relieved by warping, splitting and cracking.
Fact:
The natural drying process causeps shrinkage, warping and twisting.
Reason:
In the installed climate, wood cells lose their natural fiber content to the air, which causes shrinkage and movement.
Fact:
Splitting can occur near the end of a piece of wood when installed.
Reason:
Nails can cause the wood fibers to split. Additionally, the ends of the board dry quicker than the middle. This stress can cause splits.
Fact:
Gaps will develop between pickets and boards.
Reason:
Every piece of wood is constantly taking on or giving off moisture in an attempt to reach the same humidity level as the surrounding atmosphere. During long, dry periods, boards will shrink leaving gaps. Additionally, during periods of heavy rain, the wood expands and gaps will close.
Fact:
Water repellant boards will initially shrink when installed.
Reason:
All treated lumber, including water repellent, will internally dry during the first sixty to ninety days after installation. This drying process will lead to shrinkage and some checking on the boards.
Fact:
Nail heads of nails driven into fencing will eventually rust and “streaking” will occur down the face of the pickets or boards.
Reason:
When nails are driven into a piece of wood, usually the hammer knocks off the galvanized coating on the head of the nail. Eventually, the streaking caused by the rusting of the nail head will blend with the weathered gray of the wood.
Fact:
Wood changes color as it ages.
Reason:
Many species turn gray, and some turn silver or almost black. This is a natural reaction to the aging process.
Two Wolves Fence & Rail, Inc.
Post Office Box 47005
Atlanta, GA 30362
