Wood privacy fences in Beaumont

Cedar or pine?

Treated pine is the budget choice and resists rot and insects because of the treatment. Western red cedar costs more, holds its shape better and naturally resists decay, which is why many homeowners use cedar pickets on galvanized steel posts. Either way, ask what the posts are, because posts are what fail first.

Styles

• Side-by-side. Pickets butt together on one side of the rails. The most affordable style, though small gaps open as the wood dries.
• Board-on-board. Overlapping pickets so there are no gaps, even after shrinking. Good on both sides.
• Shadowbox. Pickets alternate sides of the rail. Looks finished from both sides and lets some air through, which helps in high wind.
• Cap and trim. A top cap and trim board add a finished look and shed water off the picket tops.

Making a wood fence last here

Humidity and rain are hard on wood. Keep sprinklers off the fence, keep soil and mulch from piling against the bottom boards, and stain or seal every two to three years. A rot board at the bottom, a horizontal board that takes the ground contact, is cheap to replace and protects the pickets above it.

See typical prices in the fence cost guide.

Common questions

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