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60 • DECEMBER 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Aadvantage Panels & Fence produces domestic made ornamental product from new plant in Texas Aadvantage Panels & Fence, Inc. of Whitney, Tex. announced it is now producing ornamental steel fencing at its new Lake Whitney, Tex. state-ofthe-art manufacturing facility on Lehmann Farm Road. For convenient access to World Fence News OnLine, please visit www.worldfencenews.com Aadvantage Panels and Fence is a family business comprised of Robert Webb (father), Rodney Webb (son) and Troy Stephens (stepson), with a total of 60 years of experience. Formerly, Robert, Rodney and Troy owned an outdoor furniture company. Their specialty was thermo-plastic-coated steel and powder-coated outdoor furniture. After Robert sold that company, the family started their own company, Aadvantage Panels & Fence. Aadvantage Panels & Fence manufactures ornamental steel fences, primarily. The firm also offers handrails, agricultural fence segments, steel crowd-control barricade panels and corral panels for cattle and horses. The Aadvantage ornamental fence Be Sure To Visit Us At is fabricated in flat rail style, plain picket style, pressed picket point style and puppy panel. Matching gates are also available. "Aadvantage is dedicated to two main principles," stated Robert. "First, that it is possible to provide premiumquality products at economy-level prices, which is what we do best, and do right here in America. Second, that total and complete customer satisfaction is the main reason for being in business. We don't 'outsource' anything. Materials and manufacturing all made or found right here in the United States." He noted that the Dallas/Fort Worth, Waco and Austin areas are close-by major markets, but the company's central location will allow it to ship to customers throughout the U.S. For additional information, call 855-637-9616, fax 888-607-7259 or e-mail info@panelsandfence.com. Visit www.panelsandfence.com. One hundred percent American-made ornamental steel fencing and other products are the specialty of Aadvantage Panels & Fence of Whitney, Tex. Some examples of its ornamental fencing are shown here. (Aadvantage Panels & Fence photos) Booth No. 633 Fence ordinances from around the country As part of an ongoing and longstanding series, World Fence News offers this "snapshot" of building ordinances which affect fence installations from municipalities across the United States and Canada. This information was taken from official internet sites, but you should always consult the appropriate building departments where you plan to work for specific requirements. City of University Park (Dallas), Tex. Prior to proceeding with any fence, wall, screen, or retaining wall within the City of University Park, you must first obtain a fence permit. Plans and specifications must be submitted to the Community Development Department with the appropriate permit application form. Any application for a permit for retaining walls in excess of three feet in height must be accompanied by a detailed drawing of the construction of the wall as well as being signed and sealed by a professional engineer. The Community Development continued on page 62