We had a blast at the golf tournament yesterday. It was great to see everyone there!





From the HBA website:


The HBA Open, presented by Texas Door Inc. & Trim and Titan Fence & Supply Co. , is an annual event that invites builders and associates to come together and network over a round of golf. For 2011, the tournament returns to Gleneagles Country Club in West Plano. Both the King’s and Queen’s courses at Gleneagles offer a challenging, yet enjoyable golfing experience. Gleneagles was recently selected by the Royal and Ancient Golf Society to host the International Qualifier for the Open Championship. The event starts with lunch, and following play, golfers enjoy cocktails on the patio. The evening ends with an awards reception and dinner with music. A partnership at the HBA Open is an ideal way for associate members to promote their companies and network with the Association’s builders and remodelers. Partnerships start at just $250 for a sign on the green.

Wood Fence Styles

Dog Ear:

A simple, traditional and affordable topper accent. Picket tops are cut at angles to form a “dog-ear” shape. Pickets can be solid or spaced evenly apart to allow greater airflow. The dog-ear style can be added as topper to existing or custom-built wood fencing systems. This style is simple to add to wood components but a time-saver if ordered as wooden fence panels.

Lattice Top:

A terrific way to beautify and accent your fence. This topper uses interlacing wood pieces that crisscross inside a boxed frame. This kind of privacy accent allows the homeowner to see out of the lattice top but restricts neighbors or passers-by from seeing in. The lattice top consists of heavy-duty lattice, typically one foot in height. The open design of the lattice breaks a strong wind into a light breeze. Appears mostly with residential homes. Lattice tops can be added as a topper to existing or custom-built wood fencing systems. Pre-fabricated wooden fence panels with lattice top styles are available in heights ranging from 4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot or 8-foot tall.

Saddled and Scalloped:

This type of wood fence topper uses two characteristics: saddled, which has a concave (downward) arch, and scalloped, which has a convex (upward) arch. This style adds a higher level of decoration to your yard, enhancing the surroundings and complimenting your landscaping. Upward or downward sloping can be easily adjusted from light to extreme and can occur in single or multiple intervals between posts. For this type of accent, we use concreted posts, horizontal frame rails, and vertical inset pickets. Additional customized trim can be added after fence construction is completed. Works best with board-on-board designs where pickets are placed side-by-side with little-to-no spacing. Pre-fabed wooden fence panels with scalloped or saddled styles are available in heights ranging from 4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot or 8-foot.

Capped:

This wood fence accent caps the tops of pickets and posts to create the appearance of a nicely finished wood wall. Offers an attractive way to protect your fence top from discoloration and deterioration as a result of rain, sleet, snow and harsh sunlight. Caps can be added to existing or custom-built wood fencing systems. Pre-fabed wooden fence panels with capped design are available in heights ranging from 4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot or 8-foot tall. Capped fencing works best with a top quality privacy fence with rails visible on either side of the post. Caps are available in dozens of various styles and designs (available from your Titan Fence sales representative).

Post-and-Rail:

Instead of vertical pickets, this open design consists of horizontal rails connected by wood posts. Post-and-rail wood fencing is capable of mile-plus long enclosures and is mostly used on farms or ranches for animal containment. The simple design makes it an excellent choice for properties with rolling terrain and/or different elevations. Adding paint to a post-and-rail fence creates a definitively rural look to your homestead. Various rail styles used in this type of wood fencing include:

• Round – Simple natural design works well with most homes and commercial properties. Useful in livestock containment or nursery stock.
• Square – Features cleanly cut posts and rails, with rails being either squared or rotated for a diamond-shaped look.
• Board – Rails are replaced with boards attached to the post sides. Closely spaced boards keeps children and pets from getting through. Very popular in farming.
• Split rail – Reminiscent of fences used by early settlers, this rail type uses horizontal rails and posts, predrilled for lines, ends and corners. Can be combined with a mesh wire to create an affordable, see-through barrier.

Picket:

Among the most popular wood fencing designs, the colonial-styled “white picket fence” is an emblem of American suburbia. This design consists of individual pickets spaced evenly apart on a dual back-rail, typically built as a mortise-and-tendon, rail-and-post system. Suitable for front and side yards uses. Pickets can be assembled as components or installed as a wooden fence panels, available in heights ranging from 4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot or 8-foot tall. Traditionally, pickets are spaced, giving this wood fence a feeling of openness while separating your yard from others. This style is ideal for people with small children or pets. One drawback is that owners see the post-and-rail backside while neighbors and passers-by see the more aesthetic “good” side.

Shadow Box:

A type of board-on-board wood fencing with alternating pickets on both sides of a dual back-rail. Spacing offers a “shadowed” view of pickets on the opposite side and offers a more consistent and aesthetically pleasing view for both neighbor and property owner. Space between fence pickets allows airflow through the fence and can be narrowed to create a more solid look. Space between pickets allows sunlight to pass through and doesn’t create such dark space in the yard, which interrupts the look of your landscaping. The shadow box design tends to be a bit pricier due to the use of pickets on both sides. Pre-fabed shadowbox wooden fence panels are available in sizes ranging from 4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot or 8-foot tall.

Corral:

A wood fencing design that creates just that: a corral. This two-, three, and four-rail wood fence is ideal for ranch properties, where animal and livestock containment is important. Corral style wood fencing is practical and efficient in controlling and containing large animals. A separate weld wire can be installed at the bottom to keep smaller animals from roaming freely. Looks great along the front of a large property or lengthy driveway.

Board-on-Board:

For the property owner seeking total privacy. Similar to the shadow box design, board-on-board design calls for pickets to be placed side-by-side with little-to-no spacing in between. Board-on-board gives the yard a sturdier look since it creates the appearance of a solid wood wall. However, the narrow spacing might create stressing in high winds. This design uses less wood than shadow box since the pickets only occur on one side. Typical design has one “good” side and the other side where posts and railing are clearly visible. Board-on-board fence can be assembled as components or installed as wooden fence panels, available in sizes ranging from 4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot or 8-foot tall.

Wood Fencing

Transform your outdoor living space by enhancing the look of your home, pool and yard with a Wooden Fence. Wood is also one of the most popular fencing options for North Texas homeowners. Our Titan Fence experts construct wood fences using either 1) pre-made wooden fence panels, which allow for speedier, more economical builds, or 2) individual wood components, which offers greater weathering potential and longevity. Based on your timeline, budget, and property layout, Titan Fence will create a wood fencing solution that fits your exact needs. Our installation team and sales representatives will stand by you from conception to completion of your new wood fence.

Types of Wood

There’s a lot to determine before building wood fencing. One is selecting the appropriate wood type. As longtime residents of the North Texas area, we know which type performs best in the volatile North Texas climate. Whatever your decision, any wood fencing material requires maintenance and upkeep to maintain its look. This includes periodic sanding, staining and painting.

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Wood Fencing Styles

When it comes to wood fencing, there are many styles and shapes from which you can mix and match. A Titan Fence specialist can work with you on deciding which combination of styles and design best compliments the look of your home and surrounding homes.

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Vinyl Fencing

Vinyl Fencing or PVC fencing has become an increasingly popular alternative to wood or iron for beautiful fencing solutions. Vinyl will never rot, degrade, deteriorate, or rust like other fencing options. This type of material means that there is virtually no maintenance for your vinyl fence. Vinyl fencing does not need to be painted or stained, and comes in a variety of colors for you to choose from.

Additionally the vinyl used by Titan Fence comes with a lifetime warranty to provide peace of mind and a great looking addition to your property that will last a lifetime.

Our Wood-Type Recommendations:

Western Red Cedar

Known for its rich grain and vibrant colors, Western Red Cedar offers excellent stability and endurance. This resilient building material contains natural oils that resist insects, erosion and decay. Red cedar lays flat, stays straight, and is less likely to warp and crack than other wood-fencing products, including pressure treated lumber. Properly finished and maintained, red cedar ages well and lasts for decades even in the harsh Texas heat, humidity and cold. These attributes make it a preferred material for indoor and outdoor building applications. Red cedar can be stained for added protection and/or to match your house color.

Spruce/Pine

The affordable wood fence option, if you’re on a leaner budget. Spruce and pine are known as a “whitewood” trees and display a gleaming white look after construction. Because it’s not as naturally durable as cedar, untreated spruce fairs poorly in the Texas heat and humidity. Thus, we recommend treating this wood fencing type with oil-based stains and sealants that work to resist warping, cracking, insect infestations and other elements of decay. We also recommend installing kick boards and steel posts to raise the fence pickets a few inches above ground level. This prevents damage from ground moisture. Life expectancy of a spruce or pine-based wood fence is between 8 and 10 years.

Types of Metal Fencing

Iron Fencing

Iron fences have long been a symbol of urban life. Its design captures both prominence and authority. It also keeps you and your property well protected.
Wrought iron is the most traditional type of metal fencing, usually custom-made and more expensive. Rust can be an issue for an iron fence but metal in general isn’t a difficult to maintain as wood fencing. Plus, iron fence materials can be galvanized to prevent rust and discoloration.

Aluminum Fencing

Though wrought iron fencing has long be the traditional choice, aluminum is gaining popularity as a cheaper metal fence option. Aluminum is also more long lasting and highly versatile with more decorative options that regular iron. And unlike iron, aluminum won’t rust. North Texas obvious isn’t known for rain and moisture, but rust a possibility surrounding pool areas. Whereas wrought iron is known for its stately elegance, aluminum offers a more casual and neighborly look. Aluminum components are assembled using sturdy fasteners, brackets and rivets. Each aluminum component is also pre-drilled and powder-coated prior to assembly.

Wrought iron fence

Among the most recognizable of metal fences, wrought iron offers unsurpassed style and sophistication. They also provide superior protection against unwanted intruders. It’s nearly impossible to tear down or damage a tall wrought iron fence. Accents such as toppers, finials and caps may be added to wrought iron fencing for additional security (such as sharp caps) or for decorative purposes. This fence type is expensive, but requires less maintenance and has a longer lifetime.

Ornamental Fence

This metal fence type is ideal for those using an iron or aluminum fencing to make a decorative statement. Can be made in almost any shape and size, and because of such versatility, can compliment virtually any type of outdoor living area and home style. Ornamental iron compliments landscaping and can serves to accent gardens and other landscaping focal points. They serve as a good alternative to simple metal fence as they offer a unique design element to your property. Ornamental fences include special designs, symbols and emblems suitable for any occasion. You can even personalize this fence type with family symbols or abbreviations. Ornamental fencing is usually custom made and may be difficult to find as pre-made panels.

At Titan Fence

We specialize in fence design and installation for residential and commercial purposes, proudly serving in the Dallas/Fort Worth DFW area. Our experienced designers, installation team and sales support staff are knowledgeable in all manners of fence design and style: wood fence, iron fence, custom gates, chain-link fence, ornamental fence, commercial fence and Ameristar fence. Whether you need fence repair or replacement, pre-made panels or custom builds, rely on our expertise.

Residential

A sturdy and reliable fence is your first line in maintaining home security and personal safety. A fence constructed from the high-quality materials is also your best defense against the elements. Overtime, the harsh Texas weather can exact considerable damage to against your property. Our experts use high-quality fence supplies and materials that work to resist extreme temperature and humidity. Remodeling? Updating your fence is an investment in your future and increases your home’s value.

Commercial

Organizations rely on Titan Fence to fulfill a range of applications, from light commercial to heavy industrial. Our fence installations secure buildings, parking facilities, equipment, construction sites, and manufacturing plants. Whether you’re a homebuilder, manage an apartment complex or run an industrial enterprise, a Titan fence supports your organization with years of service.

Our Commitment

We only use highest quality fence materials and supplies, and we adhere to the highest design standards. Some contractors skimp on fencing material to cut costs. Rest assured that Titan Fence doesn’t cut corners. We delight in adding value to your property by beautifying and securing it with a fence that’s designed and installed properly. We stay current with the best, most innovative design ideas, and our work is back by our reputation for integrity and excellence.

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Iron Fencing

An iron fence is a highly durable, inexpensive fencing option that adds sophistication, even grandeur, to your outdoor area. Metal fencing will give your property an open feel while providing a high level of security for those you care about. Used for security and decoration, an iron fence offers only minimal privacy. Our Titan Fence experts can install an iron fence system in one of two ways: 1) custom built from individual components or 2) pre-fabricated iron fence panels. Components are assembled using stainless steel fasteners and pop rivets. Metal fence panels are secured to posts by bolting a bracket through each post.

Our dedicated team of experts will create an iron fence system based on your budget, yard size and design interests. We can custom build any iron fence, no matter the size or scope, whatever design you bring to the table. Titan Fence offers only the highest-quality powder coating: a strong, protective layer that inhibits scratches and rust on metal fencing. This type of finish enhances appearance and offers a smooth surface for painting, if so desired. Our experts will bring added value to your project by recommending the appropriate materials and designs that best compliment the size and style of your outdoor area. Note to DIYers: Installing an iron fence properly requires experience and knowledge of metalworking and welding. Please consult with a Titan Fence expert before starting.

There are some important choices to make before building your iron fence. These include choosing the fencing height, fencing style, and most importantly, what kind of material is most suitable. A Titan Fence specialist can work with you on deciding which combination of styles and design compliment the look of your home and surrounding homes. Metal fences come in a range of styles and designs, from the ornate to the sleek and simple.

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Commercial Fencing

Our commercial division at Titan Fence will ensure that your fence is properly installed and resilient enough to last for years of service. We’re available for all your design and style needs. Titan is experienced in a wide range of commercial fence and industrial fence applications including schools, parks, athletic facilities, airports, storage facilities, buildings, pump stations, construction sides, factories – everything from light and heavy commercial to heavy industrial. Whether you’re looking to increase value, heighten aesthetics or protect and secure your business, Titan’s commercial and industrial fencing experts will manage your project with the highest level of professionalism and customer service.

Privacy and security are the main reasons businesses build fences. There are many beautiful fence options that will define your property, while safeguarding operations in an attractive way. The type of fence most often reflects the business’ neighborhood. Metal fencing is the most popular choice for city-based companies. Rural business owners might opt instead for a more rustic look, such as split rail fence. Vinyl fencing is becoming another popular choice, as an alternative to wood that maintains and attractive sheen for years and years with little-to-no maintenance required.

Whether you need privacy, or security, or want a defining look, Titan Fence will help you find a fence that best suits your needs. Once selected, our professional installation team will construct your fence to the highest standards for long-lasting quality.

Chain Link

The workhorse of fences, chain link or hurricane style is utilitarian in design and economical in cost. It’s mostly praised for it’s high durability. Aptly nicknamed “hurricane” fencing, it’s often the last fencing style still standing after a hurricane and is extremely popular along coastal areas or anywhere regularly affected by high winds or severe storms. Hurricane fencing provides security and durability to your property while maintaining an open feel. Landscaping, scrubs, hedges, trees placed near a chain link fence work as privacy elements, otherwise slats may be inserted into the mesh to achieve a semi-opaque look. Chain link or hurricane fencing is commonly available galvanized, which makes it silver. Titan Fence carries hurricane fencing coated in a weather resistant vinyl (black, green or dark brown) you prefer a different color. In addition, we also carry hurricane fence fabric, posts and rails, gates (swing and slide), and gate hardware for all chain link fence applications including residential, light commercial and industrial.

Chain link is easier to install for do-it-yourselfers than wood or metal fences and can be purchased off-the-shelf at most major hardware stores. Chain link mesh rolls range from 25- to 100-foot in length and are available in heights ranging from 3 foot, 4 foot, 5 foot, 6 foot, 7 foot, 8 foot, 10 ft and 12 foot. The most common chain link gauge is between nine and 11 (the smaller the number, the thicker and stronger the gauge). Most residential properties owners use 11 gauge. The thicker nine-gauge chain link mesh is easier to galvanize, which inhibits rust and corrosion. Tension wires on the can be added to reduce costs. Top tension wires can replace the top rail; Bottom wires discourage pets from digging underneath and disrupting the chain link mesh. Some projects require a higher level of security in which you can add barbed wire as well as razor wire.

While easier to install that most other fence types, hurricane fencing can be time-consuming for the casual homeowner and may prove difficult for larger properties. What’s more, installing chain link fence might require special permitting. Some neighborhoods and HOAs have strict rules against installing chain-link fences. An expert with Titan Fence will help in determining whether a chain link fence is right for your property, and if so, the height, length and appropriate gauge (thickness of the mesh). Amid a hurricane of decisions, Titan Fence is available to help you make them. Our experts work with you along every step of the way – from conception and design to installation and completion – ensuring you’re getting the right chain link fence.