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Fence guides for Texas homeowners
Nobody in Texas builds more fence than Johnson, twenty thousand jobs last year. These are the answers our crews and salespeople give every day.
How to Decide Between Fence Repair and Full Replacement in Texas
The ground line tells you what a fence needs. Eye level rarely does.
When a 30 Year Old Wood Fence Is Worth Replacing
A 30-year-old wood fence has already outlived what treated pine and cedar are built to give you.
A Builder’s Checklist for Vetting a Texas Fence Subcontractor
A builder does not lose money on a fence in the bid. It loses money in the weeks after, when the crew does not show, the picket grade turns out thinner than the quote implied, and a finished house…Seven Signs Your Wood Fence Needs Replacing Not Repair
A split picket and a soft post look the same from the back porch. One is an afternoon and a $20 board.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover a Wind Damaged Fence in Texas
Wind takes fences down across Texas every year, and most homeowners treat the insurance claim as the plan.
Replacing a Storm Damaged Fence on the Texas Coast
A storm-damaged fence on the Texas coast is rarely worth repairing twice.
Why Dallas Windstorms Break Fences and What Replaces Them
A Dallas fence almost never breaks in the middle of a panel. It goes at the corner, at the free end of a run, and at the gate.
Which Texas Cities Require a Fence Permit
Texas has no statewide fence permit. Houston, Austin and Katy exempt most wood fences; San Antonio, Plano, Frisco and Garland permit nearly every one.
What to Do When Wind Knocks Down Your Texas Fence
Wind above 40 mph sustained, or gusts over 60 mph, is enough to lift panels, snap fasteners, and pull a badly anchored post clean out of the ground.
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