Fence Guide for Fence Contractors

What Materials Qualify for Fire-Rated Fence Applications?

What Materials Qualify for Fire-Rated Fence Applications?

FenceTrac's fire-rated fencing uses 6063-T5 aluminum infill boards in a galvanized steel frame, achieving a Class A rating under ASTM E84-24 with a Flame Spread Index of 0 and a Smoke Developed Index of 35, both tested by QAI Laboratories. Not all fence materials...

What Is Fire-Rated Fencing and When Is It Required?

What Is Fire-Rated Fencing and When Is It Required?

FenceTrac's fire-rated fencing carries an ASTM E84-24 Class A rating, tested by QAI Laboratories with a Flame Spread Index of 0 and a Smoke Developed Index of 35. Fire-rated fencing is required by building codes in specific situations where a fence is close to an...

What Is the Best Material for a Commercial Equipment Enclosure?

What Is the Best Material for a Commercial Equipment Enclosure?

FenceTrac's enclosure system uses a galvanized G90 steel frame with interchangeable infill options, making it the most versatile material choice for commercial equipment screening. The steel frame carries a 20-year warranty and accepts LuxeCore composite, UltraBlend...

Can You Install FenceTrac on a Slope?

Can You Install FenceTrac on a Slope?

FenceTrac's modular fence system is engineered to handle sloped terrain. The panels are rackable up to 30 degrees, which means they can follow the natural grade of the land without stepping. The side channels pivot to match the slope while the horizontal rails stay...

What Are Rackable Fence Panels?

What Are Rackable Fence Panels?

FenceTrac's modular fence system produces rackable fence panels that pivot to follow sloped ground instead of staying level. A rackable panel adjusts its angle during installation so the top and bottom rails run parallel to the grade. FenceTrac panels are rackable up...

How Deep Should Fence Posts Be Set?

FenceTrac's galvanized G90 steel posts follow the same depth principles as any structural fence post: the bottom of the concrete must sit below the frost line, and the embedded length must be proportional to the fence height. For a standard 6-foot FenceTrac privacy...

How Do I Sell FenceTrac to a Homeowner Who Wants a Wood Fence?

How Do I Sell FenceTrac to a Homeowner Who Wants a Wood Fence?

FenceTrac gives contractors a direct upgrade path for every homeowner who walks in asking for a wood fence. The system pairs a galvanized steel frame with the buyer's choice of infill, including Western Red Cedar for customers who want real wood, and LuxeCore...

What Is PVC Fencing and Is It Better Than Vinyl?

What Is PVC Fencing and Is It Better Than Vinyl?

FenceTrac's UltraBlend PVC fencing is a 1-inch-thick, ASA-encased board designed for the FenceTrac steel frame system. It outperforms standard vinyl fencing on thickness, impact resistance, and UV stability because of its reinforced internal web structure and...

How Does Composite Fencing Compare to Wood?

How Does Composite Fencing Compare to Wood?

FenceTrac's LuxeCore composite infill is a structural board with an aluminum core, cellular PVC layer, and ASA resin exterior that requires zero maintenance over its 20-year warranty period. Wood fencing, by contrast, needs repainting or restaining every 2 to 3 years...

What Fence Engineering Standards Apply to High-Wind Zones?

What Fence Engineering Standards Apply to High-Wind Zones?

Fencing a property in a high-wind zone involves navigating a set of engineering standards and building codes that most fence buyers and many contractors have not worked with before. Understanding which standards apply to your project, and what each one actually...

Can Semi-Privacy Fencing Reduce Wind While Maintaining Airflow?

Can Semi-Privacy Fencing Reduce Wind While Maintaining Airflow?

If you have ever sat behind a solid privacy fence and still felt strong gusts whipping over the top and around the corners, you have experienced one of the less obvious downsides of solid fencing. Semi-privacy fencing manages wind differently. In the right...

What Is Horizontal Fencing and Why Is It Popular?

What Is Horizontal Fencing and Why Is It Popular?

Horizontal fencing is exactly what the name describes. The boards or slats run parallel to the ground instead of standing upright like a traditional picket or stockade fence. The look is clean, modern, and linear. It draws the eye along the length of the fence line...

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