Fence types
Wood fence
Wood is still the most popular privacy fence for a reason. It looks right on almost any home, it blocks the view and it costs less up front than vinyl or ornamental. We build wood privacy, shadowbox, picket, horizontal, cedar and split rail fence across Mid-Missouri.
Shadowbox wood fence along an open lot
Styles
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Privacy
Boards tight together in any height you need, with dog ear or flat tops.
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Shadowbox
Boards alternate on each side of the rails, so it looks good from both sides and lets a little air through.
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Spaced picket
Boards with a gap between them. Marks the yard without closing it in.
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Horizontal
Boards run sideways between the posts for a clean, modern look.
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Cedar
Cedar boards for privacy and picket fence, if you want something other than pine.
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Split rail and board
Two or three rails between posts for drives, front yards and big country lots.
Built right on Missouri ground
Very few Missouri yards are flat. On a slope, a wood fence can follow the ground or step down in level sections. We will show you which looks better on your yard.
Pressure treated pine is the most common choice here: affordable, strong and made for ground contact. Let new treated lumber dry out before you stain or seal it.
Wood fence we have built
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FAQ
Questions we get a lot
How long does a wood privacy fence last?
It depends on the lumber, how the posts are set and how well it is kept up. Staining or sealing every few years and keeping soil and plants off the boards make the biggest difference.
When should I stain a new wood fence?
Wait until new pressure treated lumber has dried out, often a few months. Sprinkle water on a board. If it soaks in, it is ready.
Which side of the fence faces out?
Most people put the finished side facing out toward neighbors and the street, and some towns and HOAs require it. A shadowbox fence looks finished from both sides.
Can you build a wood fence on a slope?
Yes. The fence can follow the slope or step down in level sections, depending on the ground and the look you want.
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Tell us what you are fencing and where. We will set a time to come out, measure and give you a written quote. No charge, no pressure.
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