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 Mckinney, due to the weather and the soil here, it is a concept that is unique to our area. Many homeowners who move to Mckinney 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 Mckinney. 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.

Fence materials and types.

(1) Except as otherwise stated herein, fences may be constructed of stone, masonry, brick, wood, PVC, chainlink or other materials of like kind that the chief building official determines have the same quality, appearance and durability.

(2) Chain link fences less than five feet in height in residential districts shall have the finished edge of the material on the top of the fence.

(3) A fence constructed in such a manner that it may conduct electrical current shall not be permitted in any zoning district except the agricultural zoning district.

(4) Barbed wire fences shall not be permitted in any zoning district except on fence arms in industrial districts.

(5) Fence arms shall not be permitted in any zoning district except industrial districts. Fence arms may be permitted on fences located in industrial districts so long as they do not extend beyond the property line.

(6) Any stone, masonry or brick wall or fence constructed of similar materials greater than four feet in height shall be engineered, designed and the plans sealed by a state professional engineer.

(b) Mckinney Fence heights.

(1) Within industrial districts, fences may be constructed to a maximum height of ten feet.

(2) Front yard setback area fence requirements shall be as follows:

a.No fence over four feet in height shall be permitted from the front building line to the street right-of-way line;

b. All fences shall have a minimum of 50 percent through vision in any front yard;

c. All wire fences are prohibited in front yards in uses other than industrial; and

d. The lot shall have an existing structure on it or a building permit to construct a structure has been issued.

(3) Side yard setback area fence requirements shall be as follows: Fences may be constructed to a maximum height of 8½ feet on any side property line up to the building line of the building proper. Within the historic overlay district, the height shall not exceed six feet eight inches.

(4) Rear yard setback area fence requirements shall be as follows: Fences may be constructed to a maximum height of 8½ feet along the rear property line. Within the historic overlay district, the height shall not exceed six feet eight inches.

(5) Corner lot fence requirements:

a. On all corner lots in residential districts which have opposing rear lot lines, whether directly or across an alley, fences may be constructed to a maximum height of 8½ feet along the side and rear yard lines.

On all corner lots in residential districts where the side lot line is immediately adjacent to the front yard of the adjacent lot (or immediately across an alley from the front yard of the adjacent lot), fences may be constructed to a maximum height of four feet between the side yard setback line and the property line adjacent to the street, as shown in figures 3 and 4, except that wrought iron fences may be constructed up to six feet in height if it does not create a sight distance issue or safety concern in the opinion of the chief building official or city engineer. Fences may be constructed to the normally permitted height elsewhere on the property.

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