Dog-ear privacy fences with clipped picket corners that give solid wood privacy, a neat top line and a price-friendly style for backyards.
A dog-ear fence is a privacy fence with picket tops cut at the corners, a small change that removes sharp edges, sheds water and gives a tidy top line. It is one of the most popular styles in Middle Tennessee because it looks clean, costs a little less than fancier designs and offers the same solid privacy as a standard fence. Owners in Nashville choose dog-ear pickets for backyards, side yards and gated alleys.
We start with a Free Estimate and walk the yard to plan the height, gate locations and slope. Posts are set, rails are fastened and dog-ear pickets are hung tight to one another, leaving only the small gap that allows for wood movement. We talk about whether to add a cap rail, a kickboard along the bottom or a trim board for a more finished look. Dog-ear fences are simple, which is part of why they are so popular, but simple still needs care. Posts need to be straight, the line has to be true and the top cut has to match all the way down the run. We pay attention to those basics, and we are happy to add upgrades like a cap rail or kickboard if you want a fence that looks a step above the standard.
The small angled cut sheds water better than a flat top and removes sharp corners that can splinter.
Pickets sit close together, so the fence blocks views and holds pets and children in.
A cap rail, trim board or kickboard adds strength, protects end grain and gives a finished edge.
The style is straightforward, which helps keep installation time and cost in check.
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BeforeAfterHeight, gates and slope reviewed.
Aligned and set to a sound depth.
Fastened level and secure.
Tight spacing with a clean top line.
Cap rail, trim or kickboard if wanted.
Lines, gates and cleanup checked.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
ResourceWRCLAA trade association that provides information about western red cedar, its grades, uses, finishing and care for fences…Learn more ResourceAWPAA standards organization for wood preservation that publishes use categories describing where treated wood is suited, including ground…Learn more ResourceForest Products LabA research laboratory of the United States Forest Service that studies wood, its durability, finishing and performance outdoors.Learn more Enter your measurements to see linear feet, posts, rails, pickets, concrete and time to plan for yards, runs, pastures and gates.
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, it is one of the most popular privacy styles because it looks neat, offers solid privacy and is practical to build.
Yes. Both work, and we compare cost, look and care for each.
Yes. A cap rail adds strength and a finished top.
Six feet is common for backyards, though local rules and your needs decide.
A solid six-foot fence with a good gate is a common solution. We talk through your dog and add features if needed.
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