Clear guides, local code requirements, and practical advice written for North Atlanta homeowners. Learn what to consider before choosing a fence style, budgeting for materials, or submitting plans to your HOA.
Detailed architectural guides and installation advice answering the most frequent questions from Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, and Roswell homeowners.
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North Atlanta HOA Fencing Guidelines: Height, Material & Setback Rules
·6 min read
Navigating Architectural Review Boards (ARBs) in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, and Suwanee. What North Atlanta homeowners need to know about standard 6-foot allowances, the "finished side out" rule, and architectural pre-approval before setting posts.
Key insights covered:
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) submission checklist and drawing requirements
Common municipal setback guidelines across Fulton, Forsyth, and Gwinnett counties
Material covenants: why certain neighborhoods prohibit chain-link while requiring black aluminum or cedar
The "good neighbor" rule: ensuring finished picket faces point outward toward adjoining properties
Georgia Swimming Pool Barrier Codes: Height, Latches & BOCA Compliance
·5 min read
Pool safety barrier standards in Georgia are designed to prevent accidental drowning. Discover critical municipal code mandates: minimum 48-inch fence height, self-closing and self-latching gate hardware at 54 inches above grade, and maximum 4-inch vertical picket spacing.
Key insights covered:
Minimum barrier heights (48" standard, 54" for specific municipality covenants)
Gate requirements: swinging outward away from the pool with magnetic safety latches
Clearance mandates: no more than 2 inches between grade and fence bottom rail
Comparing flat-top aluminum vs. four-board ranch rail with reinforced pool wire
Wood vs. Aluminum Fencing in Georgia Clay & Humidity: Total Cost of Ownership
·7 min read
North Georgia red clay soil, high summer humidity, and frequent rainstorms put severe demands on perimeter materials. We break down the true 10-year cost of ownership between pressure-treated pine, western red cedar, and architectural powder-coated aluminum.
Key insights covered:
Soil dynamics: setting posts in expansive Georgia red clay with gravel drainage bases
Upkeep requirements: staining and sealing schedules for wood vs. zero-maintenance aluminum
Wind load and privacy: balancing solid board-on-board screening with air circulation
10-year lifespan, repairability, and property resale value comparisons
Never assume your property boundary aligns with lawn mower patterns or old tree lines. Learn how to locate boundary iron pins, when to commission a boundary survey, and why dialing Georgia 811 before post hole digging is required by law.
Key insights covered:
Locating iron pin boundary monuments using metal detectors and county plat maps
The Georgia 811 process: marking underground gas, electric, water, and fiber lines
Handling easements and utility rights-of-way along rear and side property perimeters
Communicating courteously with neighbors to establish shared fence line agreements
Containment Fencing for Dogs: Heights, Bottom Rails & Dig-Proof Protection
·5 min read
Keep energetic pets secure and your landscaping intact. We review optimal fence heights by breed, bottom tension wire solutions for diggers, privacy considerations to reduce street barking, and commercial canine daycare enclosure standards.
Key insights covered:
Height recommendations: 48" for smaller dogs up to 72" for athletic breeds
Bottom rail protection: anchoring steel wire and gravel trenches to stop burrowing
Solid privacy vs. open picket: evaluating visual stimulation to reduce fence-line agitation
Double-gate safety airlocks for high-traffic yards and pet businesses
Automated Driveway & Estate Gates: Solar vs. Hardwired LiftMaster Systems
·8 min read
A custom estate gate provides privacy, security, and an impressive architectural entry. Explore power choices between high-output solar arrays and hardwired 110V AC service, heavy masonry hinge engineering, and modern smart intercom controls.
Key insights covered:
Driveway layout: single swing vs. bi-parting dual swing vs. space-saving sliding V-track
Power delivery: calculating solar panel sizing vs. trenching 110V low-voltage wire
Safety sensors: UL 325 compliant photo-eyes, reversing edges, and magnetic vehicle loops
You don’t have to wait for an article to get the right information for your fence. Call Melanie Stezzi directly or send us a quick estimate request.
Can Right Now Fencing review my neighborhood HOA covenants before building?+
Yes. We routinely work with HOA architectural review boards (ARBs) in neighborhoods across Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, Suwanee, and Roswell. Share your HOA handbook or architectural packet with Melanie, and we’ll ensure your proposal strictly meets height, material, and finished-side guidelines before breaking ground.
How do you ensure pool fences comply with Georgia swimming pool barrier safety laws?+
We install our aluminum and wood pool enclosures to meet or exceed BOCA and Georgia building codes, including minimum 48-inch height, self-closing hinges, magnetic MagnaLatch hardware positioned at least 54 inches above grade, and maximum 4-inch vertical picket spacing.
Who contacts Georgia 811 before fence post holes are dug?+
Our team initiates and coordinates the Georgia 811 utility locate ticket before setting any posts on your property, ensuring all public underground gas, power, water, and telecom lines are clearly marked.
