Wood Privacy Fence
Board on Board Wood Fence in Columbia, SC
Overlapping vertical boards with no gaps, on three rails. The full-privacy wood fence, built to stay tight as the boards dry.
from graded lumber, to your yard
At a Glance
Board-on-board is the privacy fence built for a material that moves. Every board overlaps the two beside it, so when pine shrinks in its first summer the fence stays solid instead of opening a stripe of daylight at every joint.
Available Colors (7)
Every color this style is offered in. Each color belongs to one finish tier.
Board-on-board is the privacy fence built for a material that moves. Every board overlaps the two beside it, so when pine shrinks in its first summer the fence stays solid instead of opening a stripe of daylight at every joint.
- Gap-free privacy that stays gap-free
The overlap is the point. A dog-ear fence butts boards edge to edge and opens up as they dry; board-on-board covers every seam with the next board.
- Rails that carry the load
Three horizontal rails on a 6 foot fence, four on an 8 foot fence, so the boards hang straight and the run does not rack.
- Built to your yard
Each section is cut on site, so the fence follows a grade, steps down a slope and dies into a house or a column cleanly, with no factory panel to force.
- Stained, sealed or left to silver
New pine takes a stain or a clear seal, or it weathers to a soft gray on its own. The finish is your call, and it can change later.
- Finished on the good side, or both
A single-face build shows the boards to your yard; a double-face build shows them to the neighbor too.
- Built and installed by us
No manufacturer, no dealer. The lumber comes from Midlands yards, and the crew that sets the posts is the crew we answer for.
Two lumber choices, and the finish is a coat, not a catalog color.
Heights 6 and 8 feet. The Midlands default: treated against rot and termites, and the most economical way to a full-height privacy fence.
Heights 6 and 8 feet. Naturally rot-resistant, lighter, and it holds a stain evenly; the premium wood.
- checkPanel widths. Sections run 8 feet post to post. Walk gates and drive gates are framed to match, and post depth follows the height you choose.
Pick board-on-board when privacy has to last past the first summer.
Backyard privacy from a neighbor, a road or a pool deck, with no view through the fence at any height.
Site-built sections step and rack to follow the ground, which a factory panel cannot do.
Stain it to match a deck or a porch, or let it silver against brick. Either way it reads as lumber, not a substitute for it.
- air
The same look with airflow. Where wind matters, the shadowbox build alternates the boards on both faces of the rails for a good-neighbor fence that breathes.
These are the parts we cut and set, and they are why a wood privacy fence costs what it does.
- Panel type
- Wood Privacy Fence
- Height options
- 6 and 8 ft
- Width
- Panels 8 ft sections wide
- Material
- Wood
- Finish
- Stained, sealed or left natural, Clear-sealed or stained
- Boards
- Nominal 1 by 6 fence boards, dog-ear or square-top, overlapped on the rails so no seam shows.
- Rails
- Nominal 2 by 4 rails, three on a 6 foot fence and four on an 8 foot fence, toe-nailed or bracketed to the posts.
- Posts and footings
- Nominal 4 by 4 pressure-treated posts on 8 foot centers, set in concrete below the frost line, with 6 by 6 posts at gates.
- Fasteners
- Hot-dipped galvanized or stainless ring-shank nails and screws, so the fence does not streak or loosen as the wood moves.
- Kickboard
- An optional 2 by 6 rot board along the bottom keeps the boards off the dirt and takes the trimmer instead of the fence.
Every yard is different, so we set the exact number in writing after we walk the property.
the single biggest factor: more fence means more lumber and labor.
an 8 foot fence uses longer boards, a fourth rail and deeper posts than a 6 foot one.
walk gates and double drive gates add framing, hardware and labor a straight run does not.
slopes, rock, tree roots and tight backyard access all add time.
tearing out and hauling off an existing fence is its own line.
Want real numbers? Our wood fence cost guide breaks down what a wood fence runs per linear foot in the Midlands, by height and style. Whatever your number, it is set in the contract before any post hole is dug.
Warranty and Who Installs It
One contract, one builder, one warranty.
Chonko Construction is a licensed home builder, license #52210, and the installation carries our named workmanship warranty.
We buy graded, pressure-treated stock from Midlands suppliers and stand behind what we set.
Licensed South Carolina home builder, SC Residential Builders License #52210. One contract covers the panels, the posts, the gates and the installer.
Wood in the Midlands
Wood is the Midlands' classic fence, and it lasts here when it is built for the climate.
- Humidity. Pressure-treated posts and a kickboard keep the fence out of the wet, and the overlap lets the boards move without opening.
- Sun. A stain or seal every few years holds the color; left alone, pine silvers evenly and stays sound.
- Wind and storms. Posts set in concrete on 8 foot centers, with three or four rails, carry Midlands storm wind on a solid fence.
Fence images on this page are renderings produced by Chonko Construction to show the build; they are not photographs of a specific Chonko Construction installation. Lumber grades, dimensions and finishes are confirmed on the written quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between board-on-board and a regular privacy fence?add
A standard privacy fence butts the boards edge to edge, and pine shrinks as it dries, so gaps open in the first summer. Board-on-board overlaps each board with the next, so the fence stays solid as the wood moves.
Should I use pine or cedar?add
Pressure-treated pine is the Midlands default and the more economical choice; it is treated against rot and termites and takes a stain well. Cedar costs more, resists rot on its own, weighs less and holds a stain more evenly. Both build the same fence.
Do I have to stain a wood fence?add
No. Left alone, treated pine weathers to an even silver gray and stays sound. A stain or a clear seal holds the color and sheds water, and it is easiest to apply once the new lumber has dried for a season.
How tall can a board-on-board fence go?add
We build it at 6 and 8 feet. Eight feet takes longer boards, a fourth rail and deeper posts, and some neighborhoods and municipalities cap fence height, so we check the rule for your address before the quote.
Can it be built on a slope?add
Yes. Sections are cut on site, so the fence can step down a grade in level runs or rack to follow it. That is one of the reasons to build in wood rather than set a factory panel.
How long does a wood fence last in South Carolina?add
Pressure-treated posts set in concrete and boards kept off the ground with a kickboard are what decide it. Built that way and sealed every few years, a wood fence is a long-term fence in the Midlands climate.
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