A Better Fence Company Allen, TX

Top Cap
Our Board on Board Wood Privacy fences come standard with the cedar side trim. The 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 cedar top cap is an available upgrade option, which provides the fence with a decorative finish. The top cap also adds even more sturdiness and stability, providing additional longevity to your fence, although many customers choose this option for the design and curb appeal that the top cap adds to the fence. Additionally, adding a cap to the top of the fence prevents water from getting down inside the overlapping pickets.

Boxed Posts

Although metal posts are recommended (and widely popular) for the construction of both residential and commercial fences in Allen, due to the weather and the soil here, it is a concept that is unique to our area. Many homeowners who move to Allen from other states are not familiar with metal posts, and prefer the look of the traditional wood posts. We offer boxed posts as an option for homeowners who prefer the traditional wood post look. Boxed Posts are metal posts that are “boxed in” on three sides, hiding the metal posts from view while still providing the necessary support for a long lasting fence in Allen. Boxed posts are available as an upgrade, and can be plain as seen below on the right, or built with “fluted” wood, as shown on the left, for an even more decorative look.

Stacked Trim
Our privacy wood fences are built standard with the side trim. Additional, decorative trim can be added for a tiered finish. This is a very popular option among our customers, especially in conjunction with the top cap as shown below.

Arched Trim & Corbels

Arched trim is an upgrade option that we offer to that gives our customers to customize their fence and give it a unique finish. Corbels come in many shapes and sizes, and decorative metal ornaments can be added such as stars, initials, or other decals offering a truly unique and personalized wood fence.

Decorative Ornaments & Windows
A decorative ornament can set your fence apart from other fences. Metal ornaments are typically added to gates, but can also be added to a fence to create a window. Fence windows are convenient for dog owners, because sometimes letting your dog see out of the fence will satisfy his curiosity reducing his desire to dig out or jump over the fence. If you want to maintain complete privacy for your backyard, ornaments can be attached to the fence and framed out without the window behind it.

Sec. 7.07. – Fences and walls.

In any residential district or along the common boundary between any residential or nonresidential district where a wall separation is erected, or where a screening wall or fence is required as provided herein, the following standards shall be observed:

1. Height of fence or wall.

a. Any living plant screen erected or placed in the front yard shall not exceed four feet in height above the adjacent grade. No fences, walls, structures or buildings shall be allowed in the front yard except fences or walls less than 36 inches in height as part of an unenclosed front porch or uncovered patio and in accordance with section 4.15.1.

b. Any fence, wall, or living plant screen erected or placed behind the minimum required front yard line may be erected or maintained to a maximum height of eight feet above the adjacent grade.

c. No fence, screen, wall or other visual barrier shall be placed in such a manner as to obstruct the vision of motor vehicle drivers approaching any street intersection. At all intersections, clear vision shall be maintained across the corner for a distance of 45 feet back from a projected curbline corner along both intersecting streets. (See Figure 1.)

d. No fence, screen, wall or other visual barrier shall be placed in such a manner as to obstruct the vision of motor vehicle drivers approaching any alley intersection. At all intersections of an alley with a street, clear vision shall be maintained across the corner for a distance of 20 feet back from a projected curbline corner along the intersection of the alley and street.

e. A sight distance of 200 feet shall be maintained at all street intersections.

f. When fences are required by this Code, an approved eight-foot masonry wall, or alternative design approved by the commission, shall be required. Masonry fences shall meet the design details described in City of Allen, TX Appendix F as well as the following:
i. Masonry screening walls may be constructed of clay-fired brick or stone masonry units;
ii. Where screening walls are used to separate land uses or developments and do not front on a public street, pre-cast concrete panels may be used in lieu of clay-fired brick or stone masonry provided they are textured and colored to have the appearance of stone or clay-fired bricks; Garbage, trash or refuse container screening shall compliment the primary building materials and may utilize split faced concrete masonry units.
b. No living plant walls shall be allowed in city right-of-way.
c.Subdivision or development entry fences shall be located within a dedicated easement of not less than five feet in width at a location approved by the city. No structure shall be permitted which obstructs visibility within the public rights-of-way.

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