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I am in the process of choosing a fence company to install a vinyl fence. There are so many companies that manufacture vinyl fencing, how do I know I am getting my moneys worth from manufacturer to manufacturer? What makes one manufacturer better/worse than the other? How does one make an informed decision?
By: Randy Moreau on July 16, 2008
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Randy,
That is a great question! I have been using CertainTeed along with their Bufftech line of vinyl fence products. My experience with them has been great. Their products are at the top of the list for me when it comes to quality and warranty. I would advise you to definitely do your research on the products being offered to you by the fence contractors you are hiring. Check the specifications and warranty offered. Read the information carefully to be sure you are comparing apples to apples.
On another note, be sure to read Guide to Choosing the Right Fence Contractor for more information on the contractor and choosing the right one.
By: Keith Bloemendaal on July 17, 2008
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I have recently installed a fence for a home in downtown Raleigh. The home has been completely renovated and we have only heard nice things about it from everyone in the area – except the bitter neighbor (who just owns the house next door, no one lives there) who has read us the riot act about “stealing her property”. She thinks when shes not looking we are moving the property line over… (haha) The 6ft privacy fence in the backyard is at least 6-10 Inches off of the property line, and ends evenly with the house. However, I constructed a small (no more than 2.5 ft. tall) white picket fence in the front. It is a foot or two away from the property line, but runs flush with the sidewalk. The City of Raleigh has forwarded an anonymous complaint (I wonder who) that the strip of grass between the two houses was too long, and that there may be a violation on the fence in the front. My question is, is the fence in violation by being too close to the sidewalk? Our lawyer told us that a fence -can- be installed on or up to the property line. So what should I be using the judge the property line along the sidewalk? Can I get an easement or an exception for this? The fence has no gate, and barely surpasses 2 foot tall, so it is more of a decorative feature than a barrier. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you – Kevin
By: Kevin Teen on July 17, 2008
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Kevin,
This is a great question!
I made a phone call to the zoning department for the City of Raleigh. They told me that you could have the fence all the way to your property line. If your property line extends past the public sidewalk, then you may fence up to the sidewalk.
The best way to determine (I assume you have done this) where your property line is, is to read your plot survey and see how many feet from your house to the front property line is then measure to see where it falls in accordance to the sidewalk. If you don’t have a survey, I would advice having one professionally done. Usually they cost a few hundred dollars.
I am not sure I understand the part on the complaint about the strip of grass between the two houses being to long. I can’t seem to picture in my mind how that affects the fence line for the front of the house.
I hope this helps!
Keith
By: Keith Bloemendaal on July 17, 2008
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Thank you very much. We have had a survey completed. Our property line goes right to the street from the survey. So, our fence is fine. Thank you for your efforts. – Kevin
By: Kevin Teen on July 18, 2008
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I am Kevin’s Dad and I appreciate the information you gave him above. The follow up question I have is if our property line ended at the sidewalk, do we need to come off the sidewalk with a setback for a fence? Thanks in advance for your help….Patrick
By: Patrick Teen on July 18, 2008
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Patrick,
According to the City of Raleigh, you can fence all the way up to the sidewalk if your property line goes past it, or all the way to your property line. Of course I always recommend staying 6″ – 12″ inside the property line to be sure.
Keith
By: Keith Bloemendaal on July 20, 2008
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I am a structural engineer. We have a building under construction with a roof top pool. The landscape architect had specified 6 feet tall cor-ten steel tube frame fence around the pool. I wonder what kind of loads should be considered when designing the fence and base connections.
By: Nasser Meamarian on February 12, 2009
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