Privacy Fence Installation in Edinburg, TX

Why Edinburg homeowners choose a privacy fence

• Newer homes often sit close together, and a fence gives each backyard real privacy
• The builder-installed fence that came with a new home is often short or light-duty
• Dogs need a fence they can't see through, jump or push out
• An older fence near downtown or the university is leaning, gray and missing boards

Cedar, pine or a mix

Most privacy fences in Edinburg are built from pressure-treated pine or cedar. Pine is the budget choice and lasts well when it's sealed, but it tends to twist and crack as it dries out in the heat. Cedar costs more, stays straighter and naturally resists rot and insects. A popular middle ground is cedar boards on galvanized steel posts. You get the look of cedar with posts that won't rot at the ground line.

Board styles to ask about

• Side-by-side boards: the most affordable. Small gaps can open as the boards shrink.
• Board-on-board: boards overlap, so there are no see-through gaps even after the wood dries. The top pick for full privacy.
• Shadowbox: boards alternate sides of the rail. Nice from both sides and lets a little air through, which helps in strong wind.
• Cap and trim: a top board and trim strip that protect board ends and give the fence a finished, custom look.

Six feet or eight feet?

Six feet is the most common height for Edinburg backyards. Eight feet gives more privacy, especially next to two-story homes, but it costs more and may need HOA or city approval. Ask your builder and check your HOA rules before you decide.

Replacing a builder-grade fence

Many new homes in Edinburg come with a basic fence: thin boards, wood posts, sometimes only on part of the yard. Owners often replace it within a few years with a taller board-on-board fence on steel posts. A builder can reuse the fence line and sometimes the gate opening, which keeps the cost down.

What changes the price

The length of the fence line is the biggest factor. After that come the height, the wood type, the board style, steel versus wood posts and the number of gates. Removing an old fence and hauling it off adds to the cost. Clay soil and tree roots can slow down post digging.

Making it last

Give new pressure-treated wood time to dry, then stain or seal it. Reseal every two to three years. Keep sprinklers from hitting the same boards every day and trim shrubs back so the fence can dry after rain. Walk the fence once a year and tighten any loose boards before a storm finds them.

Gates on a privacy fence

Plan gates before the fence goes in. A four-foot side gate fits a mower and trash cans. A double drive gate lets you pull a truck or trailer into the backyard. Gates on wood fences need a strong hinge post, heavy hinges and a diagonal brace so they don't sag after a few summers.

Related services in Edinburg

• Steel and Iron Fence in Edinburg: Powder-coated steel and ornamental iron fences for front yards, pools and driveways, with matching gates.
• Chain Link Fence in Edinburg: Low-cost, low-upkeep chain link for backyards, dog runs, side yards and commercial lots in Edinburg.
• Ranch and Pipe Fence in Edinburg: Pipe fence, field wire and barbed wire for pasture, livestock and long property lines on acreage around Edinburg.

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