Fence Companies Mckinney TX | Wood Fences | Metal Fences | Mckinney TX

Pickets

Our cedar pickets are #1 grade Western Red Cedar. Our standard fence includes 6″ pickets with a top trim. Before we install the pickets on the fence, we inspect the quality. Pickets that do not meet our standards are returned to the manufacturer and replaced (at no cost). Pickets are available pre-stained, or we can apply the stain after the pickets are installed. More info on Fence Staining

Rails

Our Standard Wood Fence

We use 2×4 rough-cut cedar rails rather than the 2×3 smooth cut cedar rails that other companies use. Rough-cut cedar is a better grade of wood than smooth cut cedar, takes stain better, and gives your fence an overall better look. Most companies use smooth-cut cedar because it is more cost-effective. We use 2×4 rails instead of 2×3 because they are thicker, last longer and are more resistant to deterioration.

Top Trim

This is a 1x4x8 cedar trim that goes on top of the fence to give it a streamlined look. This is included with our standard fence, but is optional. Dog-eared pickets without the top trim are available for a lower cost.

Posts

The metal posts that we use are heavy gauge, galvanized steel posts. The posts for a 6 ft fence are set 8 ft apart, and 3 ft (36″) into the ground using Maximizer concrete. We attach the metal posts to the fence using Simpson brackets, which is one solid piece of steel, rather than multiple piece brackets. Wood posts are also available.

Kickboard (Rot Board)

Lifetime fences are installed with the pickets raised and a 2×6 pressure-treated board on the bottom to protect the pickets from rotting, water damage, and weed-eater damage.

All wrought iron fences include:

FREE 3 year warranty on materials

LIFETIME warranty on workmanship also available

Finest quality metal materials

Custom layout to accommodate site

Popular options for wrought iron fencing:

4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft tall panels

Flat top or ornamental design

Wrought iron gates

City Of Mckinney, TX Fence Standards

(From the City of Mckinney Official Website)

Fence materials and types.

(1)Except as otherwise stated herein, fences in Mckinney 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)Chainlink 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)Fence heights.

(1)Within industrial districts in Mckinney, fence companies may construct fences 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: Fence Companies may construct fences 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, as shown in figures 1 and 2. Fences may be constructed to the normally permitted height elsewhere on the property.

(6)No fence adjacent to a required subdivision screening wall, whether parallel or perpendicular to the wall, may be constructed higher than the height of the subdivision screening wall unless granted a special exception by the board of adjustment as provided for in section 122-178.

(7)Fences around tennis courts, regardless of the district in which they are located, shall be constructed between ten and 12 feet in height. Such fences shall be chain link or other open view material so as to minimize the visual impact of the fence. Fence arms shall not be allowed on tennis court fences.

(c)Other fence standards.

(1)Sight visibility at intersections. No fence shall be constructed in the triangle formed by measuring 20 feet back from the intersection of two streets or 15 feet back from the intersection of a street and an alley. The city engineer may require additional sight distances to be maintained where specific conditions render such provisions necessary to provide for the public health and safety.

(2)Construction within drainage easements. No fence shall be constructed within any drainage easement in the corporate limits of the city unless the city engineer shall have first determined and advised the chief building official, in writing, that he believes such fence shall, in all probability, not interfere with or impair the natural flow of water across the drainage easement.

(3)On or over city property. No privately owned fence or guy wires, braces or any other part of a privately owned fence shall be constructed upon or caused to protrude over property owned by the city.

(4)Gate required. Every fenced enclosure constructed in Mckinney, TX under the provisions of this article shall have at least one gate in its perimeter.