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Materials

Compare fence materials

Look, upkeep, cost, and what your neighborhood allows.

Board-on-board cedar fence

Materials

Six materials we install

Start with what's allowed. The Woodlands standards permit wood, metal, stone, and masonry, and prohibit plastic, fiberglass, and unscreened chain link. Most HOAs elsewhere are less strict but still set limits.

Wood & Cedar fence

Wood & Cedar

The standard privacy fence; allowed nearly everywhere.

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Vinyl fence

Vinyl

No staining, no rot. Not allowed in The Woodlands.

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Ornamental Steel & Aluminum fence

Ornamental Steel & Aluminum

See-through fencing for pools, golf, and lake lots.

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Chain Link fence

Chain Link

Economical for acreage, dog runs, and commercial yards.

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Composite / Trex fence

Composite / Trex

Wood look with almost no upkeep.

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Farm & Ranch fence

Farm & Ranch

Board, pipe, and wire for acreage and animals.

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Side by side

Quick comparison

MaterialUpkeepPrivacyAllowed in The Woodlands?
CedarStain every few yearsFullYes
VinylRinseFullNo (plastic prohibited)
Aluminum / steelRinseNone (see-through)Yes
Chain linkMinimalNoneOnly if fully screened
CompositeRinseFullAsk first (contains plastic)
Farm & ranchVariesNoneHog-wire prohibited

See typical costs in the pricing guide.

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