Board-on-board fences with overlapping pickets that stay private from every angle and look full and finished as the wood dries and moves.
A board-on-board fence overlaps pickets on alternating sides of the rails so there is no gap even when the wood shrinks. The result is full privacy from every angle, a fuller and more custom look and a fence that holds its appearance as boards dry and move. Owners in Nashville choose board-on-board when privacy matters most, beside pools, patios, busy streets or close neighbors.
We start with a Free Estimate and explain how the design works: a first row of pickets spaced apart, then a second row covering the gaps. We frame with a third rail for strength, set posts for the added weight and hang the pickets evenly on both sides. You see the cost difference compared with a standard privacy fence explained plainly, and we discuss caps and trim that give the fence a finished top edge. Because board-on-board uses more boards, it rewards good framing. Extra rails keep the pickets flat, careful spacing keeps the overlap even and a cap rail finishes the top. If you are weighing it against a standard privacy fence, we can set a small sample section next to a plain one on your estimate visit, so you see how much more solid the overlapping design feels in real light.
Overlap keeps the fence private even when boards shrink, which standard side-by-side pickets cannot always do.
The added picket weight calls for good rails and well-set posts, so we plan the structure to match.
Because pickets alternate, each side has a neat appearance, which helps with neighbors and HOAs.
A cap rail and trim board give a crisp top and protect the end grain of the pickets.
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BeforeAfterStandard and board-on-board shown side by side.
Rails, posts and spacing sized for the weight.
Aligned and set for the load.
Spaced evenly along the rails.
Gaps covered on the second face.
Caps, lines and cleanup checked.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us what you want the fence to do, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the line, measure runs and gates, note slope, trees and utilities and talk through your goals.
You receive a plain written scope with style, height, materials, gates and price before anything begins.
We stake the line, request utility marking where needed and set posts plumb and aligned.
We frame the fence, install pickets or panels and hang gates with strong hinges and latches.
We clean up, walk the fence with you, show how gates work and explain care.
Yes, because it uses more pickets and takes more labor. Many owners feel the added privacy and look are worth it.
Overlap helps it stay private as wood moves, and good posts, rails and finishing drive true longevity.
Yes, either works. We discuss the look, budget and finish for each.
Overlapping pickets let some air pass between rows, so it can handle wind better than a tight, solid panel. Post depth still matters.
Both sides show pickets, which makes it a good neighbor-friendly choice.
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