TL;DR If you’re already tearing out an aging fence, you’re standing at the cheapest, cleanest moment to upgrade privacy for the next decade. In Austin, the most significant wins come from: dialing in post depth for limestone and clay, switching to true board-on-board or dense horizontal patterns, adding legal height in the right zones, and […]
Privacy Upgrade Paths When You’re Already Replacing the Fence Read More »
TL;DR Replacing a fence or driveway gate doesn’t have to shut down your life. With a simple access plan—temporary fencing, temporary panels, a swing-in temp gate, keypad/remote re-programming, and a clear day-by-day schedule—you can keep cars, people, pets, deliveries, and trash pickup moving safely while your new gate is built and set. In Austin, pay
Keep Gates Working During Replacement: Temporary Access Plans Read More »
TL;DR Shared-line fences go smoothly when you do three things up front: align expectations, write the scope, and decide how money moves, staying mindful of proper fence etiquette . In Austin, that means one courteous kickoff message with a sketch and dates, a written spec that treats the fence like infrastructure (post embedment, gravel beds,
Replacing a Fence on a Shared Line: Etiquette, Cost Split & Paper Trail Read More »
A fence usually “dies” in Austin from one of two causes: storm movement (wind surge + shallow/loose posts) or rot (water trapped at the ground line). Storm casualties show sudden, directional lean, cracked collars on the windward side, gate latches that shifted overnight, and panels popped where wind pressure peaked. Rot casualties show mushy wood
Storm Movement vs Rot: How to Tell What Killed Your Fence Read More »
