Fence Design

Can FenceTrac Be Mounted to Concrete or Rock Pillars?

Can FenceTrac Be Mounted to Concrete or Rock Pillars?

FenceTrac's steel U-channel side rails can be mounted directly to concrete or rock pillars using the appropriate masonry fasteners. This configuration eliminates the need for steel fence posts between pillars and allows the FenceTrac frame and infill to span from...

Can FenceTrac Be Used for Dumpster Corral Enclosures?

Can FenceTrac Be Used for Dumpster Corral Enclosures?

FenceTrac's Enclosures system is designed for exactly this application. It uses the same G90 galvanized steel frame and infill options as the standard FenceTrac fence system, but configured specifically for dumpster corrals, trash enclosures, and utility screening....

What Are HOA Fence Rules I Need to Know Before Installing a Fence?

What Are HOA Fence Rules I Need to Know Before Installing a Fence?

FenceTrac fence systems are installed in HOA communities across the country because the modular steel frame, powder-coated finish, and both-sided design meet the material, appearance, and consistency standards that most architectural review boards require. Before...

Does Fence Material Affect My Home’s Resale Value?

Does Fence Material Affect My Home’s Resale Value?

FenceTrac fence systems are built with galvanized steel frames and maintenance-free infill options that hold their appearance for decades, which directly supports the curb appeal and property value that buyers evaluate during a home sale. The fence material you choose...

Can I Customize My Fence Panel Infill Pattern?

Can I Customize My Fence Panel Infill Pattern?

FenceTrac's modular steel frame system is designed for infill flexibility. The U-shaped channels accept any rigid infill material up to 1 inch thick, which means you can combine different board types, alternate materials, vary spacing, and create custom patterns that...

What Fence Design Works Best for a Modern Home?

What Fence Design Works Best for a Modern Home?

FenceTrac's steel frame fence system is a natural match for modern home architecture because it produces the clean lines, uniform surfaces, and hardware-free profiles that define contemporary exterior design. The modular frame with horizontal infill boards creates the...

What Is a Good Neighbor Fence?

What Is a Good Neighbor Fence?

FenceTrac's U-channel frame system produces a finished fence on both sides of every panel, making it a true good neighbor fence without any design workarounds or added cost. The term "good neighbor fence" refers to any fence that presents the same finished appearance...

How Do I Build a Fence That Looks Good on Both Sides?

How Do I Build a Fence That Looks Good on Both Sides?

FenceTrac's modular steel frame system builds a fence that looks identical on both sides as a standard feature of every panel. The galvanized steel U-channels grip the infill boards from all four edges, hiding the structural connections and producing a symmetrical,...

What Is the Most Popular Commercial Fence Aesthetic Right Now?

What Is the Most Popular Commercial Fence Aesthetic Right Now?

FenceTrac's modular steel frame fence system has become a go-to specification for the commercial fence aesthetic that dominates new construction and property upgrades right now: horizontal privacy fencing in dark powder-coated finishes, built from engineered materials...

What Infill Options Work with FenceTrac’s Modular Frame System?

What Infill Options Work with FenceTrac’s Modular Frame System?

FenceTrac's modular frame system accepts any rigid infill material up to 1 inch thick, including four FenceTrac-manufactured infill products and a wide range of third-party materials from natural wood species and engineered boards to metal panels, wire mesh, and...

Can I Add an Automated Opener to a FenceTrac Gate?

Can I Add an Automated Opener to a FenceTrac Gate?

FenceTrac gates can accommodate automated openers for both residential and commercial applications. FenceTrac does not manufacture or supply the gate opener, but the gate structure supports aftermarket automation hardware. On custom steel welded gates built by...

Does FenceTrac Provide Cantilever Slide Gates?

Does FenceTrac Provide Cantilever Slide Gates?

FenceTrac provides cantilever slide gates for commercial and industrial applications requiring wide openings where swing gates are not practical. Automated cantilever slide gates are available for openings up to 32 feet wide. These are custom-built units with...

How to Build a Durable Bamboo Privacy Fence

How to Build a Durable Bamboo Privacy Fence

FenceTrac's patented U-channel steel frame turns bamboo into a durable, long-lasting privacy fence by giving it a structural backbone that bamboo alone cannot provide. The FenceTrac privacy fence system holds bamboo boards, poles, or woven panels securely inside...

How Much Concrete Do You Need Per Fence Post?

How Much Concrete Do You Need Per Fence Post?

FenceTrac's galvanized G90 steel posts are set in concrete the same way wood posts are, but the amount of concrete per post varies based on post size, hole diameter, and hole depth. A standard FenceTrac 2.5-inch residential post in a 10-inch diameter hole at 36 inches...

How Do I Screen HVAC Units with Fencing?

How Do I Screen HVAC Units with Fencing?

FenceTrac's enclosure system screens HVAC equipment from public view while preserving the airflow clearance that condensers and heat exchangers require to operate efficiently. The system is available in privacy (solid infill), semi-privacy (spaced aluminum slats), and...

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 Tall Can a Privacy Fence Be?

How Tall Can a Privacy Fence Be?

FenceTrac manufactures modular privacy fence systems in 4-foot, 6-foot, and 8-foot heights using galvanized steel frames and engineered infill boards. The maximum height you can install depends on your local building code, HOA restrictions, and whether the fence is in...

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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