Texas State Fence Co. BLOG

Allen Fence Company owner Sean Eubanks, President of Texas State Fence Co., provides some tips for building around trees and other obstacles.

Obviously the best course of action is to plan your fence so that the fence line avoids obstacles such as trees, boulders, and other immovable objects.  When that is not possible you can make some adjustments to minimize the impact of the obstacle. 

In some cases you can create a little bump-out in the fence line to pass around the obstacle. If you must include the obstacle in the fence line, and if the fence includes posts, then you may find it useful to tinker with the framing plan on a scaled elevation.  If the obstacle is a tree you will likely be tempted to simply fasten the fence to the tree. That is, however, not the best solution.  Driving nails or screws into a tree can be detrimental to the health of the tree, but, since trees grow their diameter will increase over time and this expansion can damage or destroy the fence.

Of course another problem with trees is that setting fence posts too close to the tree roots makes digging and securing posts problematical.  The best solution is to set the fence post back from the tree and have an overhanging panel that buts up close to the tree, but with a little room to allow for a few years of expansion of the tree.  This avoids damage to the roots and also to the tree while providing privacy and security if constructed carefully.  While the overhanging panels will be weaker than the other portions of the fence you may have to suffer this lessened strength to avoid damage to the tree.

Allen Fence Company owner Sean Eubanks started his company, Texas State Fence Co., provide 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.

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