Fence Panels

What Are Fence Panels?  

Wooden fence panels are typically made from pressure-treated timber or red cedar. Timber fence panels are very suitable for creating a privacy fence that completely blocks the view while naturally blending into the surroundings. A decorative lattice-top design can even let plenty of light through while still maintaining privacy. Shorter timber panels are typically used to enclose a garden or a playground.

Types of Wood for Fence Panels

Hardwood Fence Panels

Harwoods such as redwood require higher investment at the start but offer unbeatable quality, durability, and aesthetic value in return. Hardwood is resistant to rot and insects and rot, however, it still needs treatment to remain in the perfect condition for a long time. Staining will preserve the original colour and boost hardwood's natural resistance to moisture, freezing, thawing, and dry conditions.

Cedar Fence Panels

Red cedar wood offers natural beauty in a range of red, orange and pinkish hues. Ageing turns it to a silver-grey, making it a suitable solution to all fencing styles, from rustic to modern. Cedar is resistant to decay, rot, and pests due to its own unique oils and tannins. That also means it requires very little maintenance. Highly versatile and sustainable, cedarwood is suitable for heavy-duty panels.

Pressure Treated Fence Panels

Pressure-treated wood is affordable and durable. It can be easily coloured or stained, offering a lot of design versatility. Pressure-treated fence panels are exceptionally durable compared to many natural wood species, resilient to scratches, dents, and wear. This extra strength ensures a long lifespan that can go over decades with some proper care.

Pressure-treated fence panels are made from natural wood such as pine, protected from decay, rot, decay, and other common issues. 

Styles of Wood Fence Panels

Solid Board

Solid board fence provides unparalleled privacy without intimidating appeal. Quite the contrary, cedar fence panels, or any standard hardwood, immerse into the landscaping naturally. Wooden privacy fence panels are commonly supported by metal posts for added stability and sturdiness. 

Picket Fence

Picket fencing has been a favourite enclosing solution for gardens for a long time. The traditional, somewhat whimsical design still presents an attractive, timeless option for marking a boundary without blocking the view. Standard picket fence features fence palings, rails and fence posts, offering freedom in design of spacing, height, and details. 

Fence Panel Options

Horizontal Fence Panels

Horizontal fence panels are commonly designed as lap fencing, featheredge, and hit-and-miss. An overlap fence panel is the most common solution, constructed by overlapping horizontal fence boards. These boards have two straight edges, forming stiff consecutive lines and a strong fence with no gaps as a result. 

The feather edge features fence panels attached to horizontal rails, running top to bottom. The name comes from tapering, where one edge gradually becomes thinner, like a feather. It's popular for privacy fencing and garden border fencing. 

Hit-and-miss is an attractive, modern fencing style. The structure comprises fence boards alternatively fixed on the front and back of the panel. It's suitable for both horizontal and vertical boards.

Both overlap and hit-and-miss designs also appear with vertical fence panels. 

Vertical Fence Panels

Vertical panelling is an excellent heavy-duty solution, particularly for privacy fences. Each wooden board covers part of the other, allowing no light and no curious eyes through. The added strength helps with security, and the shape is good for keeping children and pets safely away from climbing. 

Fencing Regulations

Fences must comply with rules and regulations that are not the same in every neighbourhood. It's advisable to get familiar with the local codes and to know your rights before buying the fence. The type, shape, height and design creativity must comply with the local landscape. 

An agreement between neighbours can be beneficial for both parties since it's possible to share the bill for a "reasonably satisfactory" fencing solution built on a common boundary.