Houston fence with wood and columns

Republic Fence, a Houston fence company, recently met the challenge of a Tanglewood homeowner to construct a cedar fence that could be installed around his existing stucco columns. This Houston homeowner's fence pickets also needed to be "weathered" for approximately 4 weeks before installation to minimize shrinkage after fence installation.

The fence installation required the removal of dozens of existing posts set very deep in large concrete footings, as well as artful trimming of the fence pickets around the columns to make the columns appear to "pop out" of the cedar fence.

Republic Fence has been building quality fences in Houston, TX for approximately 7 years, with excellent customer service, warranty and reputation. For more information visit:

www.republicfence.com
email: republicfence@gmail.com

713-259-9439

Republic Fence installs foul ball poles for Clements High Baseball

Sugar Land Fence, TX — March 1, 2012 — Frankie Baseball Field, the home of the Clements Rangers Baseball team recently had a facelift to remove the dated chain link outfield fence and replace with a "big blue wall" of wood fence.

For phase II, Republic Fence Company was called back out to install 30-foot tall foul ball poles in the outfield. The job required holes to be dug 50" deep x 24" wide. Each pole is supported by a concrete footing weighing approximately 900 lbs. The foul ball poles needed to be assembled in place, and that required the use of a lift. The result is a professional quality ball field for Clements High baseball. Go Rangers!

Republic Fence has operated in Fort Bend County providing residential and commercial fences in Houston areas since 2007.

For information: http://www.republicfence.com or http://www.clementsbaseball.org
Contact: republicfence@gmail.com
Phone: 713-259-9439

Clements High School Frankie Field in Sugar land gets new fence

Sugar Land, TX — November 23, 2011 — Officially named Johnnie Frankie Baseball Field at its dedication on September 10, 1978, the home of the Clements Rangers Baseball team recently underwent cosmetic surgery to remove the unsightly 18-foot tall chain link outfield fence and replace with a more up-to-date wooden outfield fence.
According to Clements baseball Coach De Los Santos and booster representative Pete Mayock, the decision to replace was both aesthetic and monetary, as the old chain link fence with torn windscreen was an eyesore as well as difficult and expensive to maintain. The booster club financed the removal of the old fence and the installation of the new fence. Local business Republic Fence Company, owned and operated by Clements Alumnus Troy Matthys, was awarded the construction project.

The 18' tall outfield chain link was removed and alterations were made to the steel support poles to accommodate a new 8-foot tall wooden fence that rises to 16-feet at center field. The fence will ultimately be painted “Clements Blue” to match the dugouts.

Republic Fence Company has operated in Fort Bend County providing residential and commercial fences in houston areas since 2007.

For information: http://www.republicfence.com or http://www.clementsbaseball.org

Contact: republicfence@gmail.com

Phone: 713-259-9439

The $15.50 per foot houston fences

Recently it has become popular in Houston to offer customers the unreal price of $15.50 per linear foot for a 6' cedar fence with 2x6 baseboard, complete with removal and disposal. How can this be? How can any company in their right mind make even a small profit at this price when materials for this type of fence are hovering between $7 and $8 per foot. Add to that the cost of repeated trips to the customer's house for quotes, installation, and check collecting at $3.90 per gallon, the cost to dispose of the old fence, the cost for the crew (any crew worth their salt is going to require at least $4 per foot on this type of fence installation), overhead, and all the rest and the company/ contractor is making about $2 per linear foot profit. I don't know about you, but that just plain stinks. What happened to cost x 2?

If you look at it from a buyer's viewpoint what are you really getting for this price? Is sales tax included in the per foot cost? What is the warranty? I mean anyone can throw up a cheap fence using cheap concrete and offer a 1 year warranty when the fence will fall over in 18 months. How about offering a 5 to 7 year warranty on that fence being installed for $15.50 per foot. Can't do it because the materials and workmanship won't hold up.

So to all those contractors out there slashing the average price on fence installation - you'll get yours eventually. Stop messing with the industry and just build a solid product for a decent price.

First Blog about Houston Fence

Houston, Texas is unlike other parts of the U.S. in that it is a huge market for residential fencing, with most properties in and around the city having some kind of fenced yard. Properties in the Houston area feature iron fencing, decorative aluminum fencing, wood fencing, chain link, vinyl, 3-rail ranch fencing, and several other forms of fencing. There are many successful fence companies and fence contractors in the Houston area, not to mention many capable "do-it-yourselfers".

This blog is designed to feature new and exciting products for the fence industry as well as offer insights into the experience of fence installation and tips for the "do-it-yourself" builder. All these from the perspective of a fence company owner and contractor in Houston, Texas.

Tip of the day:

Don't skimp on nails! Many are under the impression that galvanized nails, or "hot dipped" galvanized nails will not rust. This is not true. In the high humidity of Houston, even the best coated nails will eventually rust out. If attaching nails with a nail gun, the pin on the gun often chips a small surface of the nail when it is shot from the gun. That small chip will rust first, and leave streak marks down the pickets on the fence. At an expense of around $.20 per linear foot, galvanized nails will cost you more in the long run. Rather visit your local nail supplier, like Fastenal, Granger, or Texas Tool Traders (http://www.texastooltraders.com/) and purhase stainless steel or aluminum nails for your fence. The cost will be around $.45 per linear foot, but you will be happier in the long run.

Question of the day:
Why are the posts on my newly installed fence warping or leaning?

Simple answer...Houston is in the midst of a drought coupled with extremely high temperatures. Wood posts need moisture to maintain their form. Typically the bottom of the post will act as a wick in the ground and suck up water. Also usually there is rain, which keeps the posts from drying out too quickly. In the dry, intense heat Houston has been experiencing, the posts are drying out faster than usual, which causes bowing and warping. Dry conditions can also be the cause of leaning posts or loose footings. If the posts were set in adequate concrete, and they are losing their footing, that could be because the ground has shrunk up to 4" in places. If you have not noticed this, drive down your street and look at the exposed manholes that seem to be rising out of the ground. When the dirt shrinks, the concrete footing becomes loosened in the dry ground and the post can then lean one way or the other. A quick remedy might be to water your fence line like you would water your foundation in dry times.

For more information on fences in Houston, Texas visit www.republicfence.com