Fence guides, Arkansas fence law, and installation advice from Thomas Fence — written by the team that's been doing this since 1993.
Wood Fencing
Cedar looks the same at every lumber yard — but the grade, cut, and moisture content determine whether your fence lasts 5 years or 20. Here's what to ask before you sign a contract.
Read ArticleTemporary Fencing
Temporary fencing does more than mark a perimeter. From construction sites to events to crowd control, this guide covers the uses, options, and permitting requirements in Springdale.
Read ArticleArkansas Fence Law
Arkansas has a fence law that can affect property lines after 7 years of continuous use. Before you build on a boundary, understand how this law could affect your property rights.
Read ArticleFence Permits
Springdale does not require a fence permit. Neither do Rogers, Fayetteville or Siloam Springs. Seven other cities do. Who pulls the permit, how the Arkansas 811 locate works, and the lines under your yard that 811 will not mark.
Read ArticleFence Materials
Vinyl lasts longer with less work. Wood costs less to put up and can be repaired one board at a time. Lifespan, upkeep, staining timing, wind, repair and the ten year cost, compared for a Northwest Arkansas yard.
Read ArticleChain Link Fencing
Chain link is the most affordable fence Thomas Fence installs. What moves the number, when black vinyl coated is worth it, why privacy slats are almost entirely a commercial product, and where chain link fits a Northwest Arkansas yard.
Read ArticleArkansas Fence Law
You can build a fence on your own property. Whether you should build it on the line is a different question. What a survey settles, what a dispute costs, why the posts go two inches inside the line, and how the seven year fence law works.
Read ArticleFence Repair
A leaning fence is almost always a post problem, not a fence problem. When two or three posts have failed, that is a repair. When the failures become a pattern, replacement enters the conversation. The test Thomas Fence uses.
Read ArticleWood Fencing
Two bids can both say cedar and be quoting different fences. Western red, Japanese and eastern red cedar compared, which one Thomas Fence builds with, and the one question that separates two bids that look identical on paper.
Read ArticleArkansas Fence Law
For almost any fence a company would build for you, yes. The two Arkansas thresholds, why fencing has to be on the license and not just a license, how to read a license number, and what happens when a contractor works without one.
Read ArticleThese publications come directly from Thomas Fence's 30+ years of experience in Northwest Arkansas. Greg Paschal and his team answer the questions customers ask before, during, and after every project.
Whether you're comparing wood fence grades, navigating permit requirements, or trying to understand property boundary law, these guides give you what you need to make an informed decision — before the first post is set.
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Get a Free EstimateNo. Because rules vary significantly between cities and HOAs, each customer handles their own permit. Thomas Fence is happy to assist and answer questions about the process.
It depends on the wood type and season. Pressure-treated pine typically needs 1 to 3 months to dry before staining. Cedar can usually be stained immediately.
Yes. As a best practice, posts are set in concrete unless otherwise agreed upon with the customer.
A typical residential fence installation takes 2 to 3 business days, depending on the type and length of fence.