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Privacy Fence Installation
A privacy fence from Fence Max Texas encloses a Dallas–Fort Worth yard with no sightlines through the pickets. Board-on-board construction, correct height, tight picket layout and matching gates deliver privacy that holds up as the wood shrinks and expands through the year.
Privacy is the most common reason homeowners in North Texas replace a fence, and it is the one thing a poorly built fence fails at first. Boards installed tight in spring shrink in August and open gaps you can see straight through.
The reliable way to get lasting privacy is board-on-board construction, where each picket overlaps its neighbor so seasonal shrinkage never opens a gap. It uses more material than a side-by-side fence, and it is worth it when privacy is the point of the project.
Height, cap detail and how the fence meets the house and the neighbors' fences all affect how private the yard actually feels. We work that out with you on site rather than quoting a number over the phone.
Why it works here
Built for North Texas
Custom design consultation
Every privacy fence installation project starts with a site visit, a written design and a clear estimate — at no cost.
Quality materials
We use only the finest quality material available to ensure the highest longevity together with your custom design.
Professional project manager
Personal attention, on-time completion and professional team work from design through final walkthrough.
Exclusive warranty
Fence Max Texas provides an exclusive warranty on all of its installed products.
Materials & options
- Board-on-board cedar construction
- Six and eight foot heights
- Top cap and trim
- Pressure-treated rot board
- Steel or cedar posts
- Matching privacy gates
What affects cost
- Linear footage and height
- Board-on-board vs. side-by-side
- Post material and setting depth
- Cap and trim
- Gate count and width
- Demolition and disposal
Texas weather
Wood moves with humidity. Any privacy fence built with boards butted edge to edge in a wet month will show gaps in a dry one. Board-on-board construction is the practical answer in a climate that swings as far as North Texas does.
Maintenance
Keep the fence stained, keep sprinklers off it and address a leaning section promptly — a fence that starts to lean opens gaps at the top where privacy matters most.
FAQ
Common questions
- How tall should a privacy fence be?
- Six feet is standard in most DFW neighborhoods; eight feet is used where a neighboring second story or an elevated lot overlooks the yard. City ordinance and HOA rules set the ceiling.
- Will I still see through it in summer?
- Not with board-on-board construction, because the overlap absorbs seasonal shrinkage. A side-by-side fence typically will open small gaps.
- Which side gets the finished face?
- That is often specified by your HOA. Board-on-board fences look similar from both sides, which is one more reason they are popular in managed neighborhoods.
- Can a privacy fence reduce road noise?
- A solid fence helps somewhat, particularly for tire noise at ground level, but no wood fence is a sound wall. Set expectations accordingly.
- Do I need HOA approval?
- Almost always in DFW subdivisions. We provide the design specifics you need for the submission.
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