The Northbound Fences Blog
Straight answers about fences in South Louisiana from the Northbound Fences crew in Covington: what a fence costs, when St. Tammany Parish needs a permit, which materials survive humidity and termites, and how to get ready for hurricane season.
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Fence Repair or Replace? A Northshore Homeowner's Guide
The three-question test Northbound uses on repair calls in Covington, Mandeville and Hammond, what fixes well, when replacement wins, and why gates sag.
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How to Choose a Fence Contractor in Covington, LA
Eight questions to ask before you hire: insurance proof, an itemized quote that holds its price, post depth in wet ground, who pulls the permit, and the red flags.
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Farm Fence Options for Northshore Pastures
Board fence for horses, field wire for cattle, welded panels for goats and dogs, electric offset, and pipe or no-climb for arenas, compared for Tangipahoa and St. Tammany pastures.
Read article →What Does a New Fence Cost in Covington, LA?
The seven things that set a fence price on the Northshore — material, height, footage, gates, lot conditions, removal and permits — and how to get a firm number.
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Do You Need a Fence Permit in St. Tammany Parish?
Who issues fence permits depends on whether your lot is inside Covington, Mandeville or Slidell city limits or in unincorporated St. Tammany — plus HOA rules on top.
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Best Fence for Louisiana Humidity and Termites
How wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link hold up to South Louisiana moisture, heat and Formosan termites, and where each one makes sense on a Northshore lot.
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Wood vs. Vinyl Fence in Louisiana: Which Is Better?
A side-by-side look at upfront cost, upkeep, storm behavior, termites and looks for wood and vinyl privacy fences in St. Tammany and Tangipahoa Parishes.
Read article →Hurricane Season Fence Prep for Northshore Homes
What to check before June, what to do when a storm is coming, and how to document fence damage for an insurance claim afterward.
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How Long Does a Wood Fence Last in Louisiana?
Why posts fail first in our wet ground, what shortens and stretches a wood fence’s life here, and when repair stops making sense.
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