The Centennial Woods, Inc. Comparison
Snow Fence Wood vs. Barn Wood

Category
Centennial Woods Snow Fence
Barn Wood
Wood aged consistently
Yes
No
Wood requires kiln drying
No
Yes
Wood requires paint scraping
No
Occassionally
Wood requires chemical treatment
No
Occassionally
Bent over nails in the wood
No
Occassionally
Availability of inventory
Virtually unlimited
Limited supply
Size of boards
1 X 6 X 16
Varies
Wood species
Ponderosa Pine
Varies
Cupping and/or warping
Minimal
Varies
Crating charges
Included in price

Additional 

Skid fees
Included in price
Additional 
Standard price per linear foot
Call for current price
Floating 
Standard availability
4 weeks or less
Varies 
Written proposal available
Yes
Varies 
Customer Service, response
Excellent
 Varies
Minimum order size
$500
Varies 
Normal waste factor
<5% normally

5-10% +
Normal color of the wood
Grey
Varies 
Origin of the wood
Snow fence
Old Structures  
Free samples available
Yes
 Difficult
Treated wood
No
 Sometimes
Wood has "odor"
No
 Sometimes
Sealer required
No
 Sometimes
Reclaimed wood replaced
Yes
 No
Boards have square end
Yes
 Varies
Used for inside applications
Yes
 Sometimes
Guarantee
Absolute
 May be limited
Fill any size order
Yes
 No