Fence Fixer Uppers

How to Solve the Three Most Common Fence Problems Your fence will endure a lot during its lifetime: rain, animals, kids playing sports and exploring the neighborhood- so it’s normal for annoyances ranging from broken pickets to troublesome gates to occur. But some problems may be too severe

Plan Before You put up those Pickets

Considerations For Building Your Fence Building a fence is a rewarding, practical project, but the proper precautions and planning need to be taken into account before you select your lumber or dig any holes. It takes a lot of work to get a fence up, and the last thing

Get to Know your Lumber Grades

Lumber Grades How Lumber is Graded & What it Means for Your Fence All lumber- wood that’s been manufactured into boards and planks for construction- is graded on a scale of Clear (0) to 3. The lumber manufacturing process first became standardized in 1924 with the publication of

Texas Fence Buyer’s Guide | Western Red Cedar Fences part II

In our last blog post, we covered why Western Red Cedar wood is the ideal wood for Texas Fences. But before you get your Western Red Cedar fence installed, you should know about the construction and maintenance procedures that will keep your Western Red Cedar fence alive and well

Best Things to Know About Western Red Cedar Fences

Western Red Cedar Fence Western Red Cedar- not to be confused with California Redwood- is a versatile, attractive type of wood that’s abundant on the west coast of North America. Western Red Cedar lumber has been used for centuries to build tools, homes, and even whaling canoes. Texas

3 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your Commercial Fence & Gate

Commercial Fence & Gate A fence and gate are essential components of any commercial property, yet they are often the last feature to get an upgrade. Although they aren’t the first things that come to mind when considering investments that yield high returns, a high-quality, well planned and

Upgrade Your Home Fence – 3 Reasons Why

Upgrade Your Home Fence On the Fence about your fence?  One of the easiest things to take for granted as a property owner is the very thing that provides peace of mind - a fence. A fence provides a serene, secluded area for family and friends to enjoy.

The Timeless Beauty of White Picket Fences

White Picket Fences A Brief History of a Long Standing American Symbol What do Leave it to Beaver, The Partridge Family, and a Lego playhouse set have in common? Well, many things; in all three you’ll find a house with a happy family, a beautiful yard, and the

Houston’s Premiere Wood Fence Company

Wood Fence Company A new wood fence or custom gate can offer several advantages.  At Texas Fence we feel every homeowner wants to improve the security and privacy of their home, family or office? It is our belief privacy and security are very important and we have actually

Custom Driveway Gates For Any Application

Custom Driveway Gates A beautiful driveway gate is more than just a security feature it can be a focal point or drawing point to your home or office. Designing a driveway gate is about understanding the landscape design of the property. It can also serve as a security