Board-on-Board Fence Installation in San Antonio
The tightest privacy you can get from a wood fence. Overlapping pickets close the gaps that open when wood shrinks in Texas heat.
What Makes Board-on-Board Different
On a standard side-by-side fence, pickets sit edge to edge. As the wood dries during a San Antonio summer, each picket shrinks a little and thin gaps open up. On a board-on-board fence, a first row of pickets is spaced on the rails and a second row is installed over the seams, overlapping each neighbor by about an inch or more. The result is a fence with no straight line of sight, even years later.
Board-on-board also looks finished and dimensional, which is why many HOAs and homeowners prefer it for the side of the fence that faces the street or a neighbor.
Is Board-on-Board Right for You?
Advantages
- Full privacy that lasts as wood shrinks
- Upscale, textured look
- Good sound and wind screening
- Pairs well with cap and trim
Trade-offs
- More pickets and labor, so a higher cost per foot than side-by-side
- Heavier, so post quality and depth matter more
- Wind load is higher than on a shadowbox fence
Built to Carry the Weight
Because board-on-board fences are heavier and catch more wind, we set posts 24–36 inches deep in concrete and use three pressure-treated 2×4 rails. Galvanized steel posts are a popular upgrade. You can choose pressure-treated pine or cedar pickets, and add a cap and trim for a framed look. Finish with a stain and seal to slow graying and cupping.
See how board-on-board compares with other styles on our privacy fence page, and what affects price in our cost guide.
BOARD-ON-BOARD FAQ
What is a board-on-board fence?
A fence with two overlapping layers of pickets, so the second layer covers the gaps in the first. It provides full privacy even after the wood shrinks.
Does board-on-board cost more?
Yes. It uses more pickets and labor than side-by-side, so it costs more per foot. Many homeowners find the added privacy worth it.
Is board-on-board stronger against wind?
It is heavier and more solid, so strong posts and three rails matter. We size and set posts for it.
Can board-on-board be cedar or pine?
Both. Cedar costs more and resists rot; pine is the budget option.
REQUEST YOUR FREE FENCE ESTIMATE
Tell us what you need and we’ll measure, explain your options, and give you a clear written estimate.
Every estimate includes a Wisetack financing option (subject to approval); Afterpay is also available as a separate payment option. Full fence replacements include our 1-year craftsmanship warranty.
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