Wood Fencing FAQs

Western Red Cedar is the top choice for North Texas. It naturally resists rot and insects, stays straighter in our heat, and takes stain beautifully. Pressure-treated pine is a budget-friendly alternative, and we'll walk you through the trade-offs at your free estimate.

Board-on-board (maximum privacy, finished on both sides), side-by-side picket, board and batten, shadowbox, and stockade. We also add custom touches like cap-and-trim tops, picture framing, lattice toppers, and arched or scalloped profiles.

Most Dallas-area cities allow 6-foot backyard fences, and 8-foot fences are common where code and HOA rules permit — great for added privacy near two-story homes. We know the local height and setback rules and build to them.

A properly built cedar fence typically lasts 15–20+ years in North Texas. The biggest factors are post quality, drainage, keeping sprinklers off the wood, and re-sealing or staining every 2–3 years.

Yes — staining or sealing protects cedar from UV graying, moisture and rot, and it keeps the fence looking new for years longer. New cedar should cure before its first stain; we can schedule the staining for you at the right time.

We offer both. Galvanized steel posts set in concrete are the gold standard in North Texas because clay soil movement and wind can lean wood posts over time. Post-master style steel posts can be hidden so the fence still looks all-wood.

Yes. Demolition and haul-away of your existing fence is part of the job — we leave your property clean, with new construction debris removed.

Cedar is the most budget-friendly fence we build. Price depends on linear footage, height (6' vs 8'), style, gates, and site conditions like slope or old-fence removal. Estimates are free — request one online or call (214) 755-8100.