Fence Materials Guide – Lowe’s

Wood fences have a traditional look but require ongoing maintenance. You may need to paint or stain them every few years.

Wood panel fencing sometimes called stockade fencing improves privacy and security and isa good choice for setting boundaries for children and pets. Individual components boards and rails and prebuilt panels come in sections 4 to 6 feet tall and 6 or 8 feet long. There are two basic types of panels:

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Picket fencing adds a decorative element and may also work for pet containment. These fences have spaced boards or pickets running along one side of the fence rail and are generally a maximum of 4 feet tall. They are available in preassembled panels up to 8 feet in length and as individual components

Panels and picket fencing materials are available with dog-eared tops and with pointed tops in several styles. You can also find panels with lattice tops to give the fence an ornamental touch.

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Split-rail fencing also known as post-and-rail fencing adds a rustic look to a landscape. Use this type of fence to define specific areas in your yard or provide an easily visible separation along property lines. The horizontal rails are available either split or round in lengths from 8 to 11 feet.

Depending on the region and style, wood fencing is available in cedar, pine, redwood or spruce. Cedar and redwood are resistant to decay and insects. Spruce and pineare typically pressure-treated to deter insects and decay.

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Read Install a Wood Fence and Install a Split-Rail Fence for step-by-step instructions on buildingtwo types ofwoodfences.

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