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Project Spotlight: Plaza Condominiums, San Diego, CA

August 10, 2016Edmund Rose

San Diego Condominium Association Selects Trex Fencing

Patio fencing at Plaza Condominiums, San Diego

Community associations love Trex fencing. After experiencing years of maintenance, dilapidated panels, and rotting posts, association boards and property managers look beyond wood for a more permanent, low-maintenance solution. Trex typically fits the bill. With its fully private, neighbor-friendly design, the bonus is that an association gets an attractive alternative to the common traditional design of wood fences.

 

Old wood fence before replacement with Trex

The wood fence required regular upkeep and was warping and splintering

Because a fence replacement can be a large expenditure, many associations need to build up reserves prior to the purchase. If you are in the process of doing a reserve study or just need basic budgetary information, we can give you some guidelines. One of the biggest benefits of a Trex fence is that you front load costs which means you can virtually eliminate ongoing maintenance budgets for more than two decades. Your homeowners and other community property owners will be pleased with that!

 

This project spotlight focuses on a condominium association in the San Diego, California area. Trex fencing was installed over the last two years in two phases comprising several ground level units that needed to replace wood fencing around their patios. The layout required a fence height of 48″ with short returns to the exterior walls. To create a snug, attractive fit, the posts and caps next to the walls were cut in half and attached directly to the wall.  The HOA chose the Saddle color with flat top post caps.

 

 

 

Beautiful landscaping with fence
San Diego fence installation

4 ft tall fencing for patios

Filed Under: Creativity, Homeowner Association Fencing, Project Spotlight, Selling Points, Wood-Alternative Fencing Tagged With: Community Associations, Homeowner Associations, Patios, Plaza Condominiums, San Diego

Project Spotlight: Austin, TX

March 15, 2016Edmund Rose

Austin recently enjoyed the installation of two Trex Fencing projects.

 

Trex fencing along sidewalk, Austin's Colony development, Austin TexasThis fence is part of an ongoing construction project for a new housing development in Austin’s Colony area of Austin, TX.  The client selected Trex fence in the Saddle color for the perimeter of the neighborhood because of it’s long-lasting and low-maintenance appeal.

 

One issue confronting construction in East Austin is how soft the ground is. The extra length of Trex’s twelve-foot posts was used to allow the contractor to dig deep to make sure the fence won’t lean as the years pass.

 

Trex was installed as perimeter fencing for the community along Hunter’s Bend Road. It offers the residents full privacy and an attractive border around the homes in the area. In this particular phase, the contractor installed more than 200 ft. of fence with more to come as new homes are added.

 

Fence around utility pole         Trex fencing installed in Austin's Colony, Austin Texas

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Boxing out a tree with fencingThis fence was installed in the East Austin area. The client selected Woodland Brown because the rich color matched the house’s trim almost exactly.

 

The project entailed approximately 200 feet with a double gate on which the fence company added automation, and a walk-through gate. As shown in the picture, the contractor had a small challenge of boxing out around a tree that the client wished to protect inside of their yard. The end result was a clean jog in the line that actually added to the distinct beauty of the fence without disturbing the tree.

 

Trex easily adapts to grade changes like the slope next to the walk-through gate. Because it is a “stick-built” fence, rather than a fixed width & height panel, each fence can be tailored to follow the contours of the property and adjust for dimensions of each section. The end result is a fully private fence that doesn’t leave an unseemly gap under the bottom rail as the ground changes slope.

 

Installation by Austin Brothers Fence Company          Dark brown color with gate

 

Filed Under: Homeowner Association Fencing, Project Spotlight, Residential Fencing Tagged With: Austin Texas, Homeowner Associations, Perimeter Fence

Home Owner Association Fencing

October 28, 2014Edmund Rose

 Home Owner Association Fencing

 

Homeowner Association Fencing

One of the biggest groups of clients for Trex Fencing is Homeowner Associations (HOAs). These buyers often select Trex for the same reasons that homeowners do, but with additional considerations.

 

Fence Damage, Homeowner Association

Wood fences eventually rot, even with regular maintenance.

Many homeowner associations have perimeter fencing to establish the property lines for the community. A perimeter fence is an important element in projecting the image the HOA wants to establish for existing and potential homeowners, at least in terms of aesthetic sensibilities or even security. Selecting the right product will be influenced by such factors as colors, designs, and durability. Other factors such as fence height, maintenance, and weatherability are also important.

 

HOAs that install Trex have cited that replacing existing wood fencing has significantly reduced their maintenance expenditures. One HOA in particular, based out of Dallas, was concerned about holding off an increase in dues for landscaping and property maintenance. By using set-aside funds, the HOA was able to purchase Trex and determined that over the following five years, would be able to take the savings from the dues and avoid increasing in that budgetary line item. They justified the additional up-front expense because they were able to show the residents that the maintenance line item would remain flat for the following five years before increases in other unrelated expenses would kick in.

 

Another HOA in Utah specifically selected Trex Seclusions Woodland Brown because it matched the overall theme of the properties. With dark brown serving as a distinguishing feature of the community, Woodland Brown was the perfect match for its interior fencing.

 

An HOA in Denver selected Saddle for similar reasons. The tan look was the right color choice for their perimeter fencing. The same idea was also true in Oklahoma where Winchester Grey was installed between brick columns giving the community the distinguishing characteristic of an Estate-style perimeter.

 

The following presentation was created to help Homeowner Association customers evaluate Trex as a wood-alternative product for their properties. Please CONTACT US if you have additional questions. If you would like to evaluate technical specifications, visit our technical resource center.

 

Homeowner Association Presentation

Filed Under: Composite Fence, Maintenance, Selling Points, Wood Fencing Tagged With: Homeowner Associations, Maintenance, Perimeter Fencing, Trex Fencing, Wood Fencing

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