What Is a Shadow Box Fence

A shadowbox fence is a specific style of privacy fencing. Contractors use tall pickets to create a fence that resembles a standard picket or dog-ear fence when you look at it head on. However, rather than attach the pickets all on one side of the rail, they alternate the boards.

Is shadow box fence more expensive?

“A shadowbox fence is only slightly more expensive than a solid dog ear fence style. It uses only a few more boards but is slightly trickier to build. It’s unique in that it has boards/pickets on both sides of the horizontal rails/ runners.

What is the cheapest fence to build?

  1. Corrugated fencing. Recycling old materials is a great dual-purpose way to build cheap fencing. …
  2. Pallet fencing. For DIY projects, pallets are a common go-to, especially to build a yard fence. …
  3. Split rail. …
  4. Chain link. …
  5. 4-rail horse fence. …
  6. Bamboo fences. …
  7. Wrought iron. …
  8. Vinyl fencing.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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