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Real fence answers from Dave's crew. Pricing, posts, permits, materials, and the honest tradeoffs Indiana homeowners actually deal with.
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Pool Fence Code in Indiana: What Actually Passes Inspection
Indiana follows ISPSC for residential pool barriers — 48-inch height, ≤4-inch picket spacing, self-closing gates with latches at 54 inches. Aluminum is the workhorse here. Here's what passes.
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Wood vs Vinyl Fencing in Indiana Winters: Which One Survives?
Both wood and vinyl survive Indiana winters when they're installed right. The honest answer: wood costs less and ages with character; vinyl costs more and stays straighter. Posts matter more than panels — here's why.
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Fence Cost in Lafayette, IN: Real Numbers, No BS
Wood privacy: $36-$52/ft. Vinyl: $58-$82/ft. Chain link: $20-$32/ft. Aluminum: $55-$78/ft. Real Lafayette numbers, what moves them up or down, and a worked example for a 120-ft yard.
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Do You Need a Permit for a Fence in Tippecanoe County?
Most residential fences in Tippecanoe County don't need a permit — but city rules, setbacks, and HOA review still apply. Here's the per-jurisdiction breakdown and a checklist for the planning office.
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How Deep Should Fence Posts Go in Indiana Clay?
Below the frost line is the floor, not the goal. We drive steel posts 48-60 inches in Tippecanoe County clay because freeze-thaw beats every concrete cookie eventually. Here's the physics and the numbers.
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What HOAs in West Lafayette Require for Fence Approval
West Lafayette HOAs converge on a few common requirements: 6-ft max in back, finished side out, neutral colors, no chain link in front. Here's the per-neighborhood breakdown and an approval-packet checklist.
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How to Pick a Fence Installer in Indianapolis (Without Getting Burned)
7 questions to ask before signing a fence contract in Indianapolis: license + insurance, post-set spec, who supervises, deposit %, warranty, reference jobs, contract granularity. Plus what bad quotes look like.
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