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Guides & Advice

# Fence and Gate Blog

Page 2 of 6. Practical guides on fence and gate installation, materials, permits, and maintenance for homeowners across the Hudson Valley and Westchester.

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- [Swing or Slide: Choosing a Driveway Gate](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/swing-or-slide-driveway-gate/)

    September 20, 2026

    ## [Swing or Slide: Choosing a Driveway Gate](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/swing-or-slide-driveway-gate/)

    How leaf length, weight, side room, driveway grade and local rules decide between a swing and a slide gate, with the published limits for named operators.

    - Driveway Gates
    - Swing Gates
    - Slide Gates

    [Read the full guide: Swing or Slide: Choosing a Driveway Gate](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/swing-or-slide-driveway-gate/)

- [The Quietest Privacy Fence for Road and Yard Noise](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/quietest-privacy-fence/)

    September 18, 2026

    ## [The Quietest Privacy Fence for Road and Yard Noise](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/quietest-privacy-fence/)

    A solid fence cuts road noise about 5 decibels when it blocks the line of sight. Materials, gaps, Putnam County height limits and where it falls short.

    - Privacy Fence
    - Noise Reduction
    - Fence Design

    [Read the full guide: The Quietest Privacy Fence for Road and Yard Noise](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/quietest-privacy-fence/)

- [Railings in Brewster, NY: Code Heights, Permits and Prices](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/railings-brewster-ny/)

    September 17, 2026

    ## [Railings in Brewster, NY: Code Heights, Permits and Prices](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/railings-brewster-ny/)

    A Brewster house railing must be 36 inches high; 42 applies to commercial and multifamily. Village and Town permits, historic review and installed prices.

    - Railings
    - Brewster NY
    - Building Code

    [Read the full guide: Railings in Brewster, NY: Code Heights, Permits and Prices](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/railings-brewster-ny/)

- [Putnam County Fence Permits by Town](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/putnam-fence-permits-by-town/)

    September 16, 2026

    ## [Putnam County Fence Permits by Town](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/putnam-fence-permits-by-town/)

    Fence permit rules for Southeast, Brewster, Carmel, Patterson, Putnam Valley and Kent in Putnam County: who needs one, height limits, fees and applications.

    - Fence Permits
    - Putnam County
    - Town Codes

    [Read the full guide: Putnam County Fence Permits by Town](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/putnam-fence-permits-by-town/)

- [Porch Railings in Vinyl, Aluminum or Steel](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/porch-railings-vinyl-aluminum-steel/)

    September 14, 2026

    ## [Porch Railings in Vinyl, Aluminum or Steel](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/porch-railings-vinyl-aluminum-steel/)

    New York porch railing code numbers, published installed prices for vinyl, aluminum and steel, and the test reports and warranties that separate them.

    - Porch Railings
    - Railings
    - Building Code

    [Read the full guide: Porch Railings in Vinyl, Aluminum or Steel](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/porch-railings-vinyl-aluminum-steel/)

- [New York Pool Barrier Rules for Homeowners](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/ny-pool-barrier-rules/)

    September 12, 2026

    ## [New York Pool Barrier Rules for Homeowners](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/ny-pool-barrier-rules/)

    The 2025 New York pool barrier code in plain numbers: 48 inch height, 2 inch ground clearance, gate latches, alarms, and the local rules in the six counties.

    - Pool Fencing
    - Pool Barrier Code
    - New York Code

    [Read the full guide: New York Pool Barrier Rules for Homeowners](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/ny-pool-barrier-rules/)

- [Pool Fencing in Brewster, NY: Barrier Code, Permits and Costs](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/pool-fencing-brewster-ny/)

    September 12, 2026

    ## [Pool Fencing in Brewster, NY: Barrier Code, Permits and Costs](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/pool-fencing-brewster-ny/)

    A Brewster pool barrier must be 48 inches high with 2 inches of ground clearance and a self-closing, self-latching gate. Offices, fees and price ranges.

    - Pool Fencing
    - Brewster NY
    - Pool Barrier Code

    [Read the full guide: Pool Fencing in Brewster, NY: Barrier Code, Permits and Costs](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/pool-fencing-brewster-ny/)

- [New York Fence Height Limits by Municipality](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/ny-fence-height-limits/)

    September 10, 2026

    ## [New York Fence Height Limits by Municipality](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/ny-fence-height-limits/)

    New York sets no statewide fence height. Front, side and rear limits in 11 Hudson Valley municipalities, plus corner lots, sight triangles and finished sides.

    - Fence Height
    - Zoning
    - Hudson Valley

    [Read the full guide: New York Fence Height Limits by Municipality](https://portillo-fences.com/blog/ny-fence-height-limits/)

## Have a fence or gate project in mind?

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