Walpole Woodworkers by Caroline Persohn

Walpole Woodworkers is an East Coast based company established in 1933. They are among the foremost manufacturers of wood based fencing products in the country.

Walpole Woodworkers products are constructed solely of Northern White Cedar. The wood is selected because it naturally ages to a silver sheen, is extremely durable, decay resistant and exceptionally resistant to the elements. Prior to metals and synthetics, cedar was used for all outdoor construction, including ship building, home construction and food storage kegs

The wood is cut at company owned mills in Chester and Detroit, Maine, and is controlled from forest to finish thus enabling product control in all aspects. Additionally, all parts of the wood are used; if one size is not suitable for production, the cuts are not wasted but recycled. Bark is used for fuel for co-generation electrical plants or mulch.

Walpole Woodworkers has developed an exclusive pre-staining process for a variety of colors. Primer is applied to minimize the cedar's natural bleeding. A stain is applied called Flo -Coating, thus ensuring coverage of every crack and crevice. The stain and cedar wood create a natural bond and produce a rich uniform finish that will last and is superior to traditional fence staining.

The custom machinery built by Walpole will provide standards of sanding and sawing tools. The colors used for fencing products are Benjamin Moore, 100% acrylic latex and formulated

in solid color blends echoing the traditional colors of East Coast architectural designs. Primarily grays and blues, the color selections compliment the traditional designs.

Walpole offers products ranging from bird houses, sundials and door knockers to extensive pergolas, gazebos, mailboxes, garden fencing and gates in a variety of choices that will compliment home and landscaping, children, pets; designs that range from rustic to traditional and formal. One additional feature Walpole offers is an optional post base for fencing designs. Called "The Lifeguard", these post bases protect the base of posts from termites or wet soil conditions; obviously an attractive feature in East Coast or beach communities. The Lifeguards help prevent wicking that will age and weaken posts. The difference between these posts and ones constructed from PVC is that PVC will settle and weaken over time due to no bottom surface. Lifeguard posts have a lip at the bottom of the base to resist settling and in winter months avoid the damage of ice and frost. Additionally, termite collars deter deep pest infestation.

Lastly, the company has provided fencing products in some of the most discerning, historically significant landmark homes and structures in the United States; including The Massachusetts Historical Society, The Edith Wharton home "The Mount", and the Historic Entrance Gates at the Governor's Mansion in Old Westbury, New York.

Walpole products are available in states beyond New England, but showrooms are not. The company has nationwide representatives who can measure and ensure the product Walpole delivers in perfect. I have Walpole entry gates and fencing in my own home, and I am familiar with this product and the durability is has given my home.