WOOD Fence Installation

Q: What type of wood fence lasts the longest?

Of the most common woods used for fences in central Ohio cedar will last the longest. Expect 30 years of durability from a cedar fence. Black locust will last even longer, but is a less common option.

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Wood PRIVACY Fence Installation in Columbus

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Stockade Fence

Need a privacy fence for your backyard? Stockade fencing built of wood pickets or panels offers complete privacy.

SHADOWBOX Fence

Need a privacy fence but like more ventilation? A shadowbox fence maintains most of your privacy but allows ventilation between the staggered rows of pickets.

board on board Fence

Board on board fences provide the most privacy of any stockade style fence. With overlapping pickets no visible gaps will ever appear due to wood shrinkage

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horizontal Fence

Enjoy the modern look of a horizontal wood fence. All of the privacy and security of a stockade style fence with a more contemporary style.

MORE WOOD FENCE OPTIONS

split rail Fence

Split rail fence offers a rustic look of rails made from split logs. Suitable for many suburban and rural properties.

post and rail Fence

Post and rail fencing offers a cost effective option to fence your backyard. Evenly spaced horizontal rails do not obstruct vision and allow installation of wire mesh.

Picket Fence

Enjoy the timeless look of a picket fence in the front or backyard of your home. The low height of a picket fence fits the zoning rules of many cities in the Columbus area.

lattice Fence

Lattice fencing offers a cost effective and functional fencing option for your backyard, patio or deck. Also great for HVAC or trash can enclosures.

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Wood Fence Repair COLUMBUS

Whether you rely on your wood fence for privacy, security, or to add curb appeal, keeping up with repairs will help maintain the safety and beauty of your home.

Sun and rain, physical damage, and loose posts weaken your fence. Eventually, your fence will fail.

Avoid future problems that lead to a complete fence replacement. There are many options for restoring and maintaining your fence.

Often replacing posts, pickets, and panels or fixing a leaning gate can extend the life of a fence. Hire a local Ohio fence contractor to inspect your fence and make lasting repairs.

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Common Wood Fence Repairs

Replace leaning or rotten fence posts
Replace pickets and boards
Replace fallen or broken fence panels
Replace rot board
Fix leaning fence
Fence staining

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WHY Choose the Natural Beauty of a Wood Fence

Wood fences offers a natural look and appeal. You can pick lumber with a simple or ornate look to make the beauty of your property stand out. Go for a wood fence installation if you want a fencing solution that’s environmentally friendly. Vinyl or chain-link fences aren’t as recyclable as wood. Recycled (reclaimed) wood can be made into a new wooden fence project.

Wood fencing can be customized in width, height and width. Our wood fence installers will install a fence that has the right size for your property to enhance your outdoor living area, increase curb appeal and keep it secure and private.

POPULAR WOOD CHOICES IN CENTRAL OHIO

Be sure to ask about the following options for wood:

Western Red Cedar
Eastern White Cedar
Redwood
Black Locust
Poplar
Southern Yellow Pine (SYP)
SPF (Spruce Pine Fir)

Check out “Best Wood for Fencing in Central Ohio” to learn more about your options.

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Post and Rail Fences Columbus Ohio

Post and rail fencing offers many styles and options to fence your backyard.

Installed most often will be three rail fence. Three evenly spaced horizontal rails do not obstruct vision and allow installation of wire mesh.

Popular wood choices for post and rail fences in central Ohio will be pressure treated pine, which can be stained, cedar, or poplar rails combined with posts rated for ground contact.

Sometimes referred to as a “board fence”, “ranch rail” or “split rail” fence. We separate split rail from post and rail, so check our page on split rail fencing for more information.

You can add more rails to make a four rail fence or even a five rail fence.

Decorative options include:

gates, matching or different style
crossbuck fence (crossed rails)
post caps

three rail post and rail fence — Three rail post and rail fence

four rail post and rail fence with wire mesh installed — Four rail post and rail fence with wire mesh installed.

Stockade Fences Columbus Ohio

Need a privacy fence for your backyard?

Stockade fencing built of wood pickets or panels offer complete privacy. In the Columbus Metro area zoning rules will typically limit your stockade fence to 6 feet in height.

Typical woods chosen for stockade fence include:

SPF (Spruce Pine Fir) – natural finish or pressure treated
Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) that has been pressure treated
Western Red Cedar
Eastern White Cedar
Redwood

To ensure longevity of your new fence the wood will need to be painted, stained or sealed.

You can add decorative details such as:

cap and trim fence
scalloped fence pickets or panels
dog ear pickets
lattice top

stockade fence with dog ear pickets installation in columbus oh — Stockade fence with dog ear pickets.

stockade fence in cedar with cedar lattice and top cap — Cedar stockade fence with lattice and top cap

Picket Fence Columbus Ohio

Enjoy the timeless look of a picket fence for your home. Suitable to enhance your front yard or backyard.

The typical 3 1/2 foot (occasionally 4 foot) height of a picket fence fits the zoning rules of many cities in the Columbus area. Especially for front yards or corner lots.

The fence will most likely be built of eight foot picket fence panels which arrive fully assembled.

Popular wood choices for picket fencing include:

Pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine
Western Red Cedar
Eastern White Cedar

Cedar should be stained to preserve it’s natural beauty. Pine pickets can be stained or painted white for the classic white picket fence look.

You can add custom options such as:

dog ear pickets
french gothic pickets
scalloped fence pickets or panels
alternate height/width of pickets for unique look
post caps

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Picket fence with gothic pickets built in columbus oh — Gothic picket fence

Shadowbox Fence Columbus Ohio

Need a privacy fence but would like more ventilation?

A shadowbox fence maintains most of your privacy but allows ventilation between the staggered rows of pickets.

This double sided style of fence uses pickets installed on both sides of the rails. Each picket covers the gap between the pickets on the opposite side.

Benefits of Shadowbox fence:

Much more ventilation than solid privacy fence.
Protects your privacy since you can not see directly through the fence.
Less likely to blow down due to high wind conditions.
Finished look on both sides since you cannot see the fence frame.

Typical wood choices for shadow box fences include, pressure treated pine, red cedar or redwood.

Shadowbox fence can come pre-assembled in 6 foot by 8 foot panels.

Options for shadowbox fencing:

Arched, concave or scalloped fence panels
Top cap and trim
Lattice top

shadowbox fence made of pressure treated pine with cap and trim — Shadowbox fence with cap and trim

Cedar shadowbox fence with dog ear pickets

Lattice Fence Columbus Ohio

Lattice fencing offers a great decorative and functional fencing option for your backyard, patio or deck.

Also, latticework can be used for trellis and pergolas.

Lattice fence panels come in a square or diamond pattern.

While a fence can be made entirely of lattice panels, also explore using lattice as a decorative topper for a stockade or similar fence,

Wood choice for lattice will usually be pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine, Western Red Cedar or Eastern White Cedar.

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Gates for Wood Fences

Your new wood fence will not be complete without gates. You have a lot of options depending on your style of fence. Take a look at these gate ideas for your wood fence.

stockade style gate — Double swing gate in stockade style fence

picket style gate in post and rail fence — Picket style gate with scalloped top

gate in shadow box style fence — Shadow box gate

What to Expect During Your WOOD Fence Installation

Estimate

The first step in the wood fence installation process is getting an estimate. An estimator will visit your property when you are available and will measure the property. During this visit, the estimator will take measurements of the precise area you wish to fence and discuss fencing options and features like materials and gates.

Preparation

Once you and the estimator agree on a fence that fits your needs, the preliminary work can begin. The fence company will write up a contract, obtain materials, and check for issues with existing utility lines. Depending on where you live in the Columbus area, you may also need to check if any permits need to be pulled before construction commences.

Installation

The first step in the actual physical process of fence installation is drilling holes for the posts. Done correctly this will ensure a durable and well spaced fence. Once the posts are ready a crew will come in and begin installing the fence. Your fence contractor will secure whichever fence material you chose to the posts with quality hardware. This part of the fence installation proceeds quickly.

Results

Once the fence is completed you can sit back and enjoy your new fence and the peace of mind that comes with a durable and secure fence lining your property.

Wood fence FAQ

A wood fence will cost between $20 to $60 per linear foot. The total cost to get your wood fence installed will vary based on the size and style of fencing and the wood your use.

The choice of wood for a fence will be a tradeoff between price, durability and looks. Pressure treated pine offers durability and low cost, but other woods are more attractive. Red cedar resists insects and weather damage, but will cost more initially.

Yes, you should choose pressure treated wood if you plan to use pressure treated pine for your fence. Untreated pine will not last long in the weather and is not rated for ground contact. Untreated cedar is also a common fence material since it has a natural resistance to weather and insects.

The best wood choices for a picket fences will be pressure treated pine or cedar. Both are durable with cedar also having a natural oils that make it resistant to rot and insects.

Of the most common woods used for fences in central Ohio cedar will last the longest. Expect 30 years of durability from a cedar fence. Black locust will last even longer, but is a less common option.

CITIES OUR WOOD FENCE INSTALLERS SERVE IN THE COLUMBUS METRO AREA

Our wood fence installers install and repair wood fencing throughout the Columbus area, including the cities of Ashley, Bexley, Delaware, Dublin, Gahanna, Galloway, Grandview Heights, Groveport, Grove City, Hilliard, Lancaster, Logan, Marysville, Newark, New Albany, Pataskala, Pickerington, Powell, Reynoldsburg, Obetz, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Whitehall and Worthington.

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