# Fence articles for Allen homeowners

> Articles for Allen, TX homeowners on fences: the new building code, HOA approval before the permit, fence care after a Texas summer and fencing a new pool.

URL: https://garthallenfencebuilders.com/blog/

## Latest posts

Local Rules

### [Allen's 2024 building code: what the climate table means for your fence](https://garthallenfencebuilders.com/blog/allen-2024-building-code-fences/)

The City's new code adoption restates the wind, frost and termite numbers a fence in Allen has to live with. Here is how each one shows up in a fence design.

Maintenance

### [Fence care after a North Texas summer](https://garthallenfencebuilders.com/blog/fence-care-after-north-texas-summer/)

Summer heat shrinks the clay, bakes the boards and invites termites. A short walk along the fence in fall catches the problems while they are still small.

Planning

### [HOA approval first, then the Allen fence permit](https://garthallenfencebuilders.com/blog/hoa-approval-before-fence-permit/)

The City of Allen's fence guideline tells owners to check with their HOA before applying for a permit. Doing it in that order saves a redesign.

Projects

### [Planning a fence around a new pool in Allen](https://garthallenfencebuilders.com/blog/planning-a-fence-around-a-new-pool/)

A new pool turns the backyard fence into a safety barrier with its own rules. Planning it alongside the pool, not after, avoids a failed inspection.