Finally got the new fence - WOW!

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

I've hated this fence ever since I moved in and was finally able to do something about it. If you want a NICE quality cedar wood fence that every piece of wood is hand picked and tongue en-grooved, then this is the fence for you. Pricing wasn't tooooo bad either, still a little pricey, but I had a lot to cover.

Call Dan Billings - Shamrock Fence Co - 214-316-3827 (I'm not in any way affiliated with him, just giving the info cause someone is bound to ask) Tell him Jeff Swope sent you.

Super nice guy and very thorough with the work!

This was before
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06466.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06470.jpg

This was after. There is still a header that is going to be placed above the gate later this week, but it had to be custom made.

http://www.ecofencepanels.com/images/panelfeaturesimgs_ahfo.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06485.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06484.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06481.jpg
This corner is probably about 10' tall. I wanted it to be completely level from the house out.
this is the other side gate with the new header above it. Looks really good!
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06563.jpg
We had a bit of an ordeal with the first set of gates and the normal header that goes across. This was the first set of gates they made.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06474.jpg


These were the 2nd set of gates - they're AWESOME - you can't even tell theres a gate there from a glance and all the cross boards line up with the rest of the fence. Also the boards below are contoured to the shape of the ground which slopes down hill about a foot from the house to the sidewalk!
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06561.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06562.jpg

[5.0_CJ]

reminds me of a fort.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

reminds me of a fort.

It does protect alot... including my new toy...

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/Baja/DSC06488.jpg

[JJG 5.0]

damm i like it alot what did something like cost if you dont mind me asking

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

damm i like it alot what did something like cost if you dont mind me asking

A lot!

[sonic93]

reminds me of a fort.

I was thinking the same thing as I was scrolling down the pics. lol


My HOA will not allow privacy fences so a wrought iron is going in as soon as I close this/next week. 440' with three gates is going to be a butt load of coin.

I guess for security I will have to see what the by laws say about concertina wire.

I am digging the height on this one, looks good.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

I was thinking the same thing as I was scrolling down the pics. lol


My HOA will not allow privacy fences so a wrought iron is going in as soon as I close this/next week. 440' with three gates is going to be a butt load of coin.

I guess for security I will have to see what the by laws say about concertina wire.

I am digging the height on this one, looks good.

That's not going to be cheap at all!

Thanks!

[Skidmark]

Looks real nice! Definitely improved your curb appeal right there...

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Looks real nice! Definitely improved your curb appeal right there...

No doubt, the fence guy said he's had about 20 people call so far on the fence. Amazing. I'm on the corner of a pretty busy street though.

[Pokulski-Blatz]

Looks great! That had to be super expensive but I am sure it was well worth it.

[sonic93]

That's not going to be cheap at all!

Thanks!

I am going to use a member here bottlefedstang I believe. The house sites is on the corner and is an acre lot. Luckily the neighbor's fence covers a good 120' so we can just add to his my 440'. I am expecting a cost north of $8,000 but should last forever and look great.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Looks great! That had to be super expensive but I am sure it was well worth it.

I am going to use a member here bottlefedstang I believe. The house sites is on the corner and is an acre lot. Luckily the neighbor's fence covers a good 120' so we can just add to his my 440'. I am expecting a cost north of $8,000 but should last forever and look great.

Yeah, Mine was $7100 and some change.

[Pokulski-Blatz]

Yeah, Mine was $7100 and some change.

7100 isnt out of line for something that pretty. How is it going to weather? I know nothing of fences.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

7100 isnt out of line for something that pretty. How is it going to weather? I know nothing of fences.

I dont think its going to be bad at all. It should lighten up a little bit though. It better last for a while - thats all I have to say.

[sonic93]

I dont think its going to be bad at all. It should lighten up a little bit though. It better last for a while - thats all I have to say.

It looks good and you did not pay too much that is the big part of it all. The fact that you are happy is the most important though. Being DFWStangs someone will be along shortly to try and piss in your Cornflakes, rest assured.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

It looks good and you did not pay too much that is the big part of it all. The fact that you are happy is the most important though. Being DFWStangs someone will be along shortly to try and piss in your Cornflakes, rest assured.

For sure! I do like it an its a 10000% improvement over the old fence that I had. I'm happy with it. I'll post up pics when they get the headers over the gates. Then it will be 100% finished.

[junior]

now thats a fence for ya!

looks good, is it two steps higher to cover the boat??

[fbracing5]

Very nice!

[Da Prez]

now thats a fence...

[ceyko]

I dont think its going to be bad at all. It should lighten up a little bit though. It better last for a while - thats all I have to say.

I do bi-yearly maintenance on mine, which is basically spraying on clear sealer - checking for loose stuff...etc. I would not rely on it to stay in top notch condition without refreshing the sealer every so often.

Do you have a HOA? I know mine would require prior approval..etc...etc.

Think there is more lumber in your fence then in your house there. :D

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

now thats a fence for ya!

looks good, is it two steps higher to cover the boat??

It was made higher so that, looking from the front of the house, it was level all the way across. The old fence went down hill and I never liked it.

I do bi-yearly maintenance on mine, which is basically spraying on clear sealer - checking for loose stuff...etc. I would not rely on it to stay in top notch condition without refreshing the sealer every so often.

Do you have a HOA? I know mine would require prior approval..etc...etc.

Think there is more lumber in your fence then in your house there. :D

Yeah... thank God for a brick house. The funny thing is, this house has 3 windows total in it.

No HOA - If there was one though, i'd probably be the president :D ALL my neighbors love the fence, but I bet a HOA would need approval. I dont think i'd ever live anywhere there was an HOA.

Thanks for all the compliments!

[Chopped54]

Never seen a fence like that, looks killer!

[96Cobra_Nate]

Yeah, Mine was $7100 and some change.

Danm, I was gonna guess $8,000! Great looking fence!

[Sgt Beavis]

All you need now is a moat and some cannons.. ;)

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

All you need now is a moat and some cannons.. ;)

I think i'll need another permit for that....

[Chili]

Is the header over the gate going to be permanent? If so, is the boat going to fit under? I'm sure you have already thought about that but juuusst in case.

Edit:: What I mean by permanent is fixed or actually a part of the gates.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Is the header over the gate going to be permanent? If so, is the boat going to fit under? I'm sure you have already thought about that but juuusst in case.

Good catch. I talked to him earlier today, and that was one reason why it's not there yet. They're actually thinking about doing 2 - 8 foot gates instead of a header, but I think SOME kind of header is needed. I think a simple 2x6 cedar piece at the top would be perfect. Right now, the boat leaves about 6-8 inches of header space from what I've been eye balling. He'll be out tomorrow morning for me to discuss it further with him.

[Chili]

Good catch. I talked to him earlier today, and that was one reason why it's not there yet. They're actually thinking about doing 2 - 8 foot gates instead of a header, but I think SOME kind of header is needed. I think a simple 2x6 cedar piece at the top would be perfect. Right now, the boat leaves about 6-8 inches of header space from what I've been eye balling. He'll be out tomorrow morning for me to discuss it further with him.

How about just adding some framed lattice work to the top of the gates? Lattice so it doesn't add much weight. It can be built seperately and then just nailed / screwed into place. IDK, just a thought. I wouldn't do the header only because you may want to park something taller there later. RV, Trailer, or even just a boat with a rack on it (you know, those wakeboard / peaker tower things).

Keep in mind also, that if you do raise the height of the gate that left side door will not be able to swing as wide as it does now without hitting your roof.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

How about just adding some framed lattice work to the top of the gates? Lattice so it doesn't add much weight. It can be built seperately and then just nailed / screwed into place. IDK, just a thought. I wouldn't do the header only because you may want to park something taller there later. RV, Trailer, or even just a boat with a rack on it (you know, those wakeboard / peaker tower things).

Keep in mind also, that if you do raise the height of the gate that left side door will not be able to swing as wide as it does now without hitting your roof.

Very good points. Its already a tight fit. Those are 2 - 5' gates - so its only 10' wide, i brushed against it putting the boat in there the first time - damn near shit a brick. Wasn't worried about it hurting my new boat - i was worried about the fence! haha

I see what you mean about the gates not opening up all the way if they were 8 foot. Hrm... i'll talk it over with him in the morning. I think the header they make is something of lattice work or something. He was talking about making a removable header and I was like - how the hell am i gonna reach it!? hahaha

[paul_376]

great looking fence!


thats how i want mine, I might have it done when the mexican lottery gets here (income tax)

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Thanks! I added a neat picture of how the panels are made in the original post. Shows how each piece fits together like a puzzle.

[mikeb]

Jeff - you might add a trailer lock to your boat, sort of a belt and suspenders thing.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Jeff - you might add a trailer lock to your boat, sort of a belt and suspenders thing.

Mike!

How's life!? Haven't talked to ya in a while!

It actually as one on it now :)

[mikeb]

Mike!

How's life!? Haven't talked to ya in a while!

It actually as one on it now :)

Yeah, I had my trailer stolen WITH a trailer lock. I was out there last weekend and I saw where the trailer that sat next to where mine was parked is not there anymore either, and it had been there for years. Stolen? Dunno.

We're doing alright. I'm having to travel a lot for work right now, but it's good to have a job.

[46Tbird]

Looks good man! I've never seen a fence that tall. :D The cedar will be a big maintenance deal. Like ceyko said, be sure to treat it twice a year, because if you let it go too long, it will ruin.

I've got an 8' privacy fence - and get this, it's made of FIBERGLASS. Sounds like shit right? No one knows that it is, it looks just like wood until you tap it. I like it because there is no maintenance and it will withstand hurricane winds.

Really like the look of that fence... :cool:

[talisman]

Holy shit, $7100?! It sure does look badass though. Nice house ya got there.

[inline 6]

After looking at the construction pictures, there is a LOT of work in that fence. It was worth it for as much as you needed it. Now you just need to drop a little more coin and have a slab poured for that boat. I know someone if you are interested.

[Fox466]

Fence looks damned nice man...

[BlueThunder99TA]

"but I had a lot to cover" That's no lie, that's a big ass lot. Fence looks great.

[Fox466]

Not sure if you plan on having a dog or not but you might get them to put something on that lower right side of the gate...

[[CS]ls1haha]

now thats a fence...

no shit....

[AdRock]

Very nice.

I'd love to have a fence like that but it would be well over 10k and I just couldn't justify it.

[Badass2000gt]

Very nice looking fence.

[PonyFever]

Really nice curb appeal now and looks like a quality job. Good luck with the gate staying level and fully functional. I've had a couple of wooden gates built over the years and they've always needed mega-adjustments to stay smooth. Be well and breathe deep.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Thanks for all the compliments! They're still working on a good solution for the large double gate. I think they'll have it finished this weekend, i'll update the post with new pics when they do. I've had over 20-25 neighbors stop and talk to me about the fence so far, it truely is something to see in person. If anyone is serious about a fence - this is THE fence to have built.

[STRONGNUFF]

You live off of Central/Pool? I was driving home last night and noticed a house with the same fence and thought " hey thats the fence from dfwstangs" LOL

Nice fence !

[George G.]

that's a nice looking fence. One question, wouldn't so many tongue and grooves cause the fence to retain water after a rain or sprinkler washing?

[SuperCPA]

That is one hell of an improvement over the old one! WOW!

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

You live off of Central/Pool? I was driving home last night and noticed a house with the same fence and thought " hey thats the fence from dfwstangs" LOL

Nice fence !

No, I live off Central between Cummings and Harwood.

that's a nice looking fence. One question, wouldn't so many tongue and grooves cause the fence to retain water after a rain or sprinkler washing?

Good question - not sure.

That is one hell of an improvement over the old one! WOW!

Thanks! They're out there fixing the gates right now - the new 8 foot gates look AWESOME!

[STRONGNUFF]

No, I live off Central between Cummings and Harwood.


Yup thats what I thought, just didnt know if it was still Central or turned into Pool yet.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Yup thats what I thought, just didnt know if it was still Central or turned into Pool yet.

Yep! That's me!

[black01vert]

Very Nice!

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

The fence is now 100% complete! The gates are all finished now and this was their final product. The 2x4 across the top really help tie things together and I can still get my boat in and out with out coming close - about 8-10" of clearance there.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06561.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06562.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k67/jeffrswope/house/fence/DSC06563.jpg

[big_tiger]

Beefy

[inline 6]

That really is a bad ass fence. I am a fairly picky mofo too. I can usually find something about everything that I personally would of done differently. But that fence.... I wouldn't change a thing.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Thanks!

[fordracing19]

Looks sweet for sure. Might add some razor wire around the top.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Looks sweet for sure. Might add some razor wire around the top.

and maybe some canons or turrets on the fireplace... hahah

[inline 6]

Must make the other neighbors feel like poo.... I can see some of the other fences in the background.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Must make the other neighbors feel like poo.... I can see some of the other fences in the background.

I'm obviously on the corner, but my neighbor to the right side wants to do the section on the front side of his house to make it all match.

[inline 6]

I'm obviously on the corner, but my neighbor to the right side wants to do the section on the front side of his house to make it all match.

I would be embarrassed too!

[A+]

and maybe some canons or turrets on the fireplace... Hahah

and gargoyles!!arrgh

[svo855]

I was thinking the same thing as I was scrolling down the pics. lol


My HOA will not allow privacy fences so a wrought iron is going in as soon as I close this/next week. 440' with three gates is going to be a butt load of coin.

I guess for security I will have to see what the by laws say about concertina wire.

I am digging the height on this one, looks good.


Have a few fat guys in thongs by the pool every weekend and I'll bet you that they will allow you install a privacy fence.

[thrshr68]

fence looks great. how big is your lot. my real question is how many feet to do the job.

[donnie90stang]

Very nice fence you got there Jeff... Looks top notch. It was looking pretty rough the last time I was there. You ready to sell me that Caddy yet? :banana:

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Very nice fence you got there Jeff... Looks top notch. It was looking pretty rough the last time I was there. You ready to sell me that Caddy yet? :banana:

the caddy is for sale as a matter of fact!

[donnie90stang]

the caddy is for sale as a matter of fact!

I would have to trade junk parts and promises at this point....:raincloud:

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

I would have to trade junk parts and promises at this point....:raincloud:

http://hilasearch.com/img/chase-bank0.jpg

[FoMoCoFiddy]

May i come by a touch said fence?


Kidding, looks much much better. I would have drove through your previous fence just to do you a favor.

[DoesSpeedTurnUon]

Kidding, looks much much better. I would have drove through your previous fence just to do you a favor.

Wish you would have. Then insurance would have paid for it instead of me!

[donnie90stang]

http://hilasearch.com/img/chase-bank0.jpg

LOL... those fuckers are still after me for a voluntary repo in 03... I keep telling them the same thing. "If had wanted to pay for the truck, I would have kept the POS and paid for it." Is it right, no... do I care, no.... Since then I have paid off all of my CC's, paid off my house, paid off my F150, and getting really close on the rest of my loans. Then MAYBE I will settle with Chase.