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Fence Rules for Corner Lots in Austin
Corner lots follow stricter fence rules than a standard lot, mainly to keep drivers' views clear at the intersection. Expect limits on fence height and placement near the corner, a sight-triangle rule that keeps that zone low and open, and often two front-yard sides...
Wrought Iron vs Aluminum Fencing
Wrought iron is heavier, stronger, and has a classic look, but it can rust and needs upkeep to keep it that way. Aluminum is lighter, won't rust, and needs almost no maintenance, though it's not as tough as iron. For most homeowners it comes down to strength and looks...
Spite Fence Laws in Texas
A spite fence is one built mainly to annoy or harm a neighbor rather than serve a real purpose, like an ugly, oversized fence put up out of pure retaliation. Texas doesn't have a single clear-cut spite fence statute, so these cases turn on local rules and intent. The...
How Summer Heat Affects Wood Fences
Our brutal summer sun dries wood out, which makes boards warp, cup, crack, and fade, and can open small gaps as the wood shrinks. Dry soil pulling away from posts adds to the strain. The fix is upkeep: a good stain or sealer to lock in moisture, plus a little care,...
Lake-View Fencing Around Lake Travis
Around Lake Travis, the goal is usually a fence that marks your property and adds safety without walling off the view you paid for. Open styles like ornamental iron are the go-to, since they define the yard while keeping the water in sight. Mixing an open fence for...
How to Get HOA Approval for a New Fence
Getting HOA approval for a fence is a step-by-step process: read your HOA rules, prepare a request with your fence's height, material, color, and placement, submit it to the architectural committee, and wait for the green light before building. A complete,...
Privacy Fences for Close-Set Austin Lots
On a tight lot where houses sit close together, a good privacy fence makes all the difference. The keys are a solid, gap-free design, enough height to block sightlines, and a style like board-on-board that hides gaps completely. With the right fence, even a small yard...
When a Neighbor’s Fence Is on Your Property
If a neighbor's fence sits on your land, that's an encroachment, and you have the right to have it corrected. Start by confirming the true property line with a survey, since it's easy to be wrong about where it falls. Then raise it calmly with the facts. Most of these...
Gate Designs That Boost Curb Appeal
A gate is the one part of your fence people walk up to, so its design carries real curb appeal. Little touches make a big difference: an arched or decorative top, quality hardware, a pop of iron, or a style that complements the house. The right gate turns a plain...
Repairing Storm Damage to a Wood Fence
After a storm, check your wood fence for leaning or snapped posts, blown-out panels, cracked boards, and loose rails. A lot of storm damage is repairable, especially if the posts held. If posts snapped or a long run went flat, part of it may need replacing. The key is...
What to Do Before Your Fence Installation Day
A little prep makes fence installation day go smoothly. Clear the fence line, move sprinklers and plants out of the way, have utilities marked, confirm your property line, permit, and HOA approval, plan where gates go, and give your neighbors a heads-up. Get these...
Fencing in Austin’s HOA-Heavy Suburbs
In suburbs like Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock, a lot of neighborhoods are governed by HOAs with firm fence rules. That means style, height, material, and color are often set for you, and approval is usually required before you build. Fencing there works fine, it...
Repair or Replace Your Fence: How to Decide
Deciding whether to repair or replace a fence comes down to a few questions: how much of it is damaged, how old it is, whether the posts are still solid, and whether repairs would cost more than they're worth. A small, isolated problem usually means repair. Widespread...
Can My Neighbor Build a Fence on the Property Line?
A neighbor can build a fence on their own side of the line without your okay. But building right on the shared line usually makes it a shared fence, and that's where you get a say. Nobody can put a fence on your land without your permission. If the line's unclear, a...
HOA Fence Rules in Austin: What to Check First
Before you plan a fence, dig into your HOA rules first. Check the allowed height, materials, colors, and styles, any placement or setback rules, and how the approval process works. Your HOA guidelines, usually in the CCRs, spell all this out. Knowing it up front keeps...