Flood-prone ground, bayou edges and storm cleanup
Parts of the Houston area sit close to bayous and creeks, and heavy storms can push water across lots that rarely flood in ordinary weather. Fence posts that have stood in saturated ground for days can loosen, and debris carried by water can pile against panels. Some owners prefer an open style on the water side so that floodwater can pass through instead of pushing against a solid face.
Highway 290 and Beltway 8 carry steady traffic nearby, so noise and sightlines also come up when owners talk about privacy.
