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Fencing & Deck Construction
MY EXPERIENCE
I’ve been building fences, gates, and decks in the Dallas area for thirty-five years. Much of my business comes from word of mouth, which is how I like it. When my clients recommend me to their friends and neighbors, I know I’ve done a good job and earned the trust they placed in me.
Whether they are new homeowners building their first fence or deck or long-term homeowners replacing existing construction, my knowledge and expertise enable them to feel confident they fully understand their options and are making the right choices for them, from initial designs to final construction and finishes. My aim is to create fences and decks of top-notch workmanship and lasting beauty that complement my clients’ homes and lifestyles.
— Michael Fuller, Your Woodmaster
This fence is “clear-grade” western red cedar—meaning it has no visible knots—with a black walnut stain. The clients spend a lot of time outdoors and want to enjoy the fall and spring breezes, so we used a horizontal design with 1/4-inch gaps to allow for air flow.
Tailored Solutions from Start to Finish
Products That Are Built to Last
MY PROMISE
As your woodmaster, I’ll make sure you understand the building process, give you multiple options to consider, answer your questions, and tailor my work to meet your needs and budget. I’ll provide you with a fair, honest assessment of costs and a realistic schedule. Where possible, I’ll hand-select your materials. I build things for the long haul. If there’s ever a problem with your fence or deck, I’ll do my very best to make it right.
This horizontal fence in natural cedar (still in progress when the photo was taken) was designed by Shawn Watkins of Watkins Remodeling. We stepped it to allow for the sloping terrain and wrapped the steel supports in wood to conceal them.
A landscape architect I worked with referred me to these clients, who needed a new fence, deck, and bridge. To maximize the view, I recommended they replace their existing wooden railing with this more open stainless steel cable rail system. The cedar deck was a relatively straightforward job, but the little bridge was trickier than it looks, because it had to be strongly supported and set perfectly level with the stone walkway.
M—, As always, thanks for your expertise and craftsmanship.
Michael,
Love my fence!! Thank you for everything you did to make it perfect and beautiful! You are a wonderful person and a true artist!! : )
Dear Mike,
Please accept our gratitude for your professionalism and patience. Thank you very much!
Dear Mike,
In case I do not see you again! thank you! very much for giving us a beautiful new fence. You are awesome and should be proud of your work.
The client wanted a more elegant, finished look, so we wrapped the posts with fluted columns. This photo was taken 5-6 years after I built the fence, shortly after the owner had the wood restained for the first time.
The back side of a horizontal, board-on-board style fence stained in black walnut and built around the tree. It has a 2” x 8" top cap of rough cedar, which provides a dimensional aspect, adds stability, and helps protect the fence from the elements.
I built this fence on top of a concrete retainer for a young couple who wanted a more modern look. This is what’s known as picket-style fencing, with an open layout that allows light, air, and glimpses of greenery to come through.
This client had a little picket fence they wanted to modernize. We decided on a lattice style with a 2” x 6” cap, following the curvature of the driveway.
A clear-grade open picket fence, hand-brushed with Australian timber oil at the client’s request. We used wood rather than steel posts for a more refined look and 100% stainless-steel hardware to guard against rusting.
This was a replacement fence for a client who loved gardening. Like most of my stained fences, it was pre-dipped by a couple of brothers in Irving that I’ve been working with for years.
We chose this shadowbox style to match the client’s existing railings. This is the natural color of western red cedar. To preserve its beauty, I recommend applying a clear sealer annually.
Western red cedar in a redwood stain. The L-shaped box conceals the pool filter and heater. This photo was taken 8 years after I built the fence; the client had it restained once during that time.