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Fencing in Gainesville: Alachua County has seen damaging thunderstorm winds and hailstorms in the last 10 years, with hail up to 2.5 inches.

Weather and your home

In Alachua County, July highs average about 92°F and January lows about 43°F, with roughly 52 inches of rain a year. That much heat keeps air conditioners running hard for months, so a yearly tune-up pays off.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Alachua County, with hail up to 2.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Alachua County was built around 1987, about 39 years ago, and 36% were built before 1980.

Building code

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Florida writes its own statewide building code, updated every three years, with strong wind-load rules for roofs, windows and doors.

Disaster history

Alachua County has had 28 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Hurricane Milton (2024).

Services

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Questions

Which fence lasts longest?

Vinyl and aluminium need little care; wood looks warm but needs staining every few years.

Do I need a survey or permit?

Often — the pro checks the property line and local rules before building.

Nearby

Alachua · La Crosse · Micanopy · Waldo · Brooker · Newberry · Archer · Hawthorne