Texas State Fence Co. BLOG

Frisco Fence Company owner Sean Eubanks, President of Texas State Fence Co., knows that many people enjoy building their own fences. Sean offers the following advice:

Here are Some Basic Considerations

The initial decisions that you will need to make are basically very simple.

• You will need to choose a fence style that fits your aesthetic desires.
• You will need to consider Zoning and HOA restrictions.
• You will need to establish a budget.
• You will need to consider your ability to handle the construction required.
• You will need to decide on materials for the project.

We can simplify the process and presume that you have decided on a traditional wood fence. In future articles we discuss other alternatives, including fences constructed with Chain Link, Poles, Rails, Iron, Concrete, Bricks, Cinder Blocks, Vinyl, Steel, and with Landscape Elements.

Considerations for selecting a Wood Fence style.

Wood fences fall into three primary styles:

• solid panel with no spaces for maximum privacy,
• shadow box with spaces for wind flow and minimal visibility through the fence, and,
• spaced pickets for visual separation without much privacy.

Solid Wood Fences offer the most privacy.  Solid Fences have little or no spacing between pickets. This prevents prying eyes from seeing into the enclosed space. Certain styles of solid fences may have overlapping boards that further reduce the potential for others to see through the fence into the enclosed space. These types of fences are frequently used as swimming pool enclosures, and to cordon off areas of the yard that may be less attractive. Solid picket privacy fences popularity has increased rapidly over the last 20-30 years as the proximity of homes in subdivisions has increased exponentially and as homeowners have come to seek increased privacy for homes placed to close together in subdivisions.  Solid fences have one particular failing. That is that one side of the fence usually is finished and the other side appears unfinished. This feature of a solid wood fence means that one side of the fence receives a less pleasant view.
Shadowbox Fences are ideal fences because they provide an alternative placement of boards on each side of the rail and have a space between each picket that allows air flow.  This means that both sides of the fence will have the same level of finished look. If you are not omidn that your neighbors will be able to see through the fence on a diagonal sight line then the shadowbox fence is a good choice. It offers very attractive styling and it also offers a reasonable level of privacy while still allowing air flow.

Spaced Picket Fences are perfect for establishing a visual separation between spaces.  This works especially well for spaces such as between a garden and the remainder of the yard, or between yards. Spaced Picket Fences are also suitable for front yards and gardens but do not offer much privacy. Spaced picket fences are frequently used along with landscape components such as trees, bushes and other plantings to increase the visual separation and privacy. There are not very many styles of fencing that are more attractive than a spaced picket fences, however popularity has decreased in recent years due to the demand for increased privacy and for security.

Future articles will focus on materials and tools needed to construct fences and site preparation and on construction design and planning.

1. 2nd Article in Series: Plano Fence Company - fence design and layout guideline advice

Frisco Fence Company owner Sean Eubanks, President of Texas State Fence Co., provides quality outdoor fencing and landscape hard structures to clients in North Texas. Texas State Fence Co. provides all types of fencing along with automatic sliding gates, swing gates, security fencing, outdoor kitchens and enclosures, patio covers, arbors, and gazebos. Sean also provides maintenance and repair of fences that have been damaged by weather and wind.  For more information please contact Sean Eubanks at 972-898-1307 for visit his website.

Frisco Fence Company (Texas State Fence Co,) says that all homes with a swimming pool should install a four sided barrier fencing.

Accidental drowning was the third leading cause of death for children between the age of one and four years in the United States during 1997.  Studies have shown that nearly half of all swimming pool drowning events occur in the child’s home pool. Pool Perimeter fencing not only makes sound sense but most states and or cities have enacted laws that require that homes with pools have perimeter fencing to protect children from accidental drowning.

Keep your children and pets safe.

Irreversible brain damage can occur within as short as four to six minutes and survival without impairment is unusual if submersion occurs for greater than five minutes. Property line fencing is only intended to prevent children in the neighborhood from gaining access to the pool area in the back yard. Isolation fencing at or near the pool’s edge is designed to prevent accidental submersion from children that are in the back yard. It only takes a couple of seconds for a child to slip out of sight in into the pool.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has developed standards for pool barriers that have served as a foundation for many State and City barrier codes.  These standards and other pool safety recommendations are available online at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/chdrown.html.  One study estimated that a four-sided barrier fence can reduce drowning events for children under 13 years old by as much as 75 percent as compared to homes with no fencing or only partial fencing.

Dallas Fence Company (Texas State Fence Company) installs new fencing, repairs and maintains existing fencing, and designs integrated fencing systems for both residential and commercial clients in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, Carrollton, Coppell areas of North Texas. As one of the largest and most established fence companies in Dallas, Texas State Fence offers a full range of fence services, products and options. For more information please call 972-898-1307.

Allen Fence Company owner Sean Eubanks, President of Texas State Fence Company,offers custom pool fencing options for North Texas home owners.

Every year in the United States thousands of children drown or are seriously injured in accidents related to home swimming pools. The vast majority of these sad occurrences could have been prevented simply by having special pool barrier fences installed.  Except for a very few instances these tragedies occurred when adults were not present and a fence would have made a difference.

Most cities have specific pool fencing ordinances that require at a minimum that the back yard be fenced if there is a pool in the yard. The height and type of fence are often specified and fines may be assessed for failure to comply with the ordinances. But local ordinances are not the real reason that you should pay special attention to pool barrier fencing. The real reason is, of course, the safety of your children, and the safety of children in your neighborhood.

Liability is another strong reason for having a pool barrier fence, in addition to a yard fence.  We live in a very lawsuit prone society. If it should happen that a neighbor’s child climbed your fence and was injured in, or around, your pool the probability that you would become involved in a lawsuit is extremely high.  A lawsuit can compound the tragedy of death or injury and can add financial repercussions to the emotional pain that you would feel if a neighbor’s child were hurt.

Pool barrier fences are relatively inexpensive. They protect your children. They protect your neighbor’s children. They protect your financial security. They provide peace of mind. And, last but not least, they provide an added value to your home when you go to sell it.

When it comes to Pool Barrier Fences Allen Fence Company owner Sean Eubanks will be delighted to visit with you and help you to fully understand your options. Sean and his team at Texas State Fence Company have over 15 years experience installing all types of fences and automatic gates. He provides quality fencing to both residential and commercial clients in North Texas. Sean builds fences and Automatic Gates in Plano and also serves the Frisco, Allen, McKinney and general Collin County area.  Please give Sean Eubanks a call at 972-898-1307 for more information

Allen Fence Company owner Sean Eubanks of Texas State Fence Co. recommends all homes with a swimming pool install perimeter fencing.

Accidental drowning was the third leading cause of death for young children between in the United States during 1997.  Studies have repeatedly shown that almost half of all swimming pool drownings occur in the child’s home pool. Pool Perimeter fencing not only makes sound sense but most states and or cities have legislation that require homes with pools install perimeter fences to protect children from accidental drowning.

Pool Barrier Safety Fence

Brain damage can occur as quickly as within four to six minutes and survival without impairment is unusual if submersion occurs for greater than five minutes. Property line fencing is not sufficient to protect children from drowning as it is not intended to prevent children in the neighborhood from gaining access to the pool area in the back yard. Barrier fencing at or near the pool’s edge is preferred, and often required by law, to prevent accidental submersion from children that are in the back yard. It only takes a couple of seconds for a child to slip out of sight in into the pool.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has published standards for pool barrier fencing that serves as a foundation for most State and City fence codes.  These standards and other pool safety recommendations are available online at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/chdrown.html.  One study estimated that a four-sided barrier fence would reduce drowning events for children under 13 years old by as much as 75 percent as compared to homes with no fencing or only partial fencing.

Allen Fence Company owner Sean Eubanks installs all types of fences and automatic gates. Sean Eubanks and his team at Texas State Fence Company have over 15 years experience installing all types of fences and automatic gates. He provides quality fencing to both residential and commercial clients in North Texas. Sean builds fences and Automatic Gates in Plano and also serves the Frisco, Allen, McKinney and general Collin County area.  Please give Sean Eubanks a call at 972-898-1307 for more information.

Colleyville Fence Company (Texas State Fence Company) recommends that any home with a swimming pool install four sided barrier fencing.

Accidental drowning was the third leading cause of death for children between the age of one and four years in the United States during 1997.  Studies have shown that nearly half of all swimming pool drowning events occur in the child’s home pool. Pool Perimeter fencing not only makes sound sense but most states and or cities have enacted laws that require that homes with pools have perimeter fencing to protect children from accidental drowning.

Irreversible brain damage can occur within as short as four to six minutes and survival without impairment is unusual if submersion occurs for greater than five minutes. Property line fencing is only intended to prevent children in the neighborhood from gaining access to the pool area in the back yard. Isolation fencing at or near the pool’s edge is designed to prevent accidental submersion from children that are in the back yard. It only takes a couple of seconds for a child to slip out of sight in into the pool.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has developed standards for pool barriers that have served as a foundation for many State and City barrier codes.  These standards and other pool safety recommendations are available online at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/chdrown.html.  One study estimated that a four-sided barrier fence can reduce drowning events for children under 13 years old by as much as 75 percent as compared to homes with no fencing or only partial fencing.

Colleyville Fence Company (Texas State Fence Company) installs new fencing, repairs and maintains existing fencing, and designs integrated fencing systems for both residential and commercial clients in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, Carrollton, Coppell, McKinney and other areas of North Texas. As one of the largest and most established fence companies in Dallas, Texas State Fence offers a full range of fence services, products and options. For more information please call 972-898-1307.

Frisco fence company Texas State Fence Co. installs fences, including steel post cedar fences, and improves property values for home owners in Frisco Texas.

The times are changing and fences are becoming increasingly popular. In the 1950s and 1960s it was common for homes in subdivisions to not have any fencing in the back yards that would separate homes from each other. During the last 20 years the number of homes with back yard fences has grown to over 90 percent in communities such as Frisco.

For Frisco fence company clients, and clients in other North Texas communities, the most popular styles of fence are the board-on-board and stockade styles with cedar wood or cedar stain. Most fences being installed have steel posts due to the greater stamina that steel posts exhibit when combating termites and strong winds. While steel posts are a popular option many clients do opt for the more traditional wood post fences. Additional popular options include extended heights such as 8 foot tall and 10 foot tall privacy fences.

Other fencing options that many clients desire are specialty privacy fences to screen pool areas, dog runs, security fence enhancements, and of course the every popular automated gates. Automate gates come in both track roller and swing styles. Drive options include chain drives, gear drives, and screw drives.

Buyers want fences on their homes. More importantly, buyers want quality fences that are in good condition and that will withstand the strong winds that we get in Frisco in the Spring and Fall. Good quality fences help to sell homes more quickly and are a valuable asset to have when you are considering selling your home. A good fence can make the difference between a quick sale and a sale that takes longer.

Texas State Fence serves clients across the North Texas market area, including clients in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Carrollton, and Dallas. For a personal consultation and free estimate please contact Sean Eubanks at 972-898-1307 or visit the Texas State Fence Co. website.