Board Fencing Installation

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The good old post & rail fence (sometimes referred to as a board fence) is still by far my personal favorite. I love design, elegance, and simplicity and the board fence has all the above. It is a piece of art that can’t be reduced to a science.

Posts are spaced every eight feet and typically three or four boards run horizontally. Under the seasoned and artistic eye of our ProFence team, it flows smoothly over hills and gently curves around property lines and is possibly the most profound way to showcase your estate. It draws your guests into your home with a country welcome.

You may decide to leave your board fence a natural wood color or paint it a bright and distinguishing white. This looks best when your property has a rustic country style. Whichever you choose, the board fence is one of the greatest assets you can use to enhance your property’s value appearance, general feel, and style.

Though the board fence requires more maintenance than a wire fence, I believe if you take pride in your property, you will find the extra effort well spent.

Wood Board Types

Oak Boards

Oak boards fall into the hardwood tree family. Horses do not eat oak as easily as pine and hemlock, and it holds up better under abuse, and has tremendous durability. The downside is that as it dries out it tends to warp a bit.

Pressure Treated Pine Boards

Pressure treated pine boards are a very popular board because it is one of the stronger boards in the pine family. And when treated with the chemical wood preservative chromated copper arsenate, it will last a long time and not warp. It will also be the most resistant to high acid content areas such as your barn or any other area with lots of manure.

Board (Post & Rail) Fence Uses

Board fence is by far most popular for horses but is also used for cattle. To really make the fence useful and keep wear to a minimum, it is important to install a hot wire to keep cattle from pushing against it and to keep horses from eating it.

Specifications

Posts

Length: 7 feet
Diameter: 6-7 inch diameter
Pressure treated pine
Spaced at 8 feet centers

Boards

Oak (1”x 6” plank)
Pressure treated pine (1.25’x 6” plank)

*Other wood options available pending availability

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Client Testimonials

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   A Greene 
 2023-05-02
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend ProFence.  The crew was professional, extremely hard working and paid attention to every little detail involved in installing a wood fence that will last for decades.  Kudos to Lester and his team!
  
 
       
   Paula Young 
 2023-04-21
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everyone I’ve dealt with at pro fence has been wonderful. From Vincent who did the initial estimate to Clifford who set up the installation to the guys that installed the fence! Can’t say enough good things about this business. And my pigs love the new area to root and wallow in! Thanks Pro Fence!
  
 
       
   Harriet Roberts 
 2023-04-20
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is the second time I've had profence replace horse pasture fencing.  I highly recommend them.
  
 
       
   Kelly Stevens 
 2023-04-18
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good products at a fair price and a polite professional staff to work with.
  
 
       
   David Culpepper 
 2023-04-07
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent and efficient work.
  
 
       
   Timothy Cooley 
 2023-04-07
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ProFence was just great. I had a tough space that I needed a fence to be installed out and they offered a great consultation service where they talked me through my options and pricing.

The team that came out and did the work was very courteous, efficient, and the final product looked great.
  
 
       
   Char Williams 
 2023-04-07
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent to work with.
  
 
       
   Tiffany Gehr 
 2023-03-24
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used them to fix an existing pasture fence, put in a new horse pasture fence and install a multi animal use fence. All projects were fully discussed with the team doing the install, they asked questions and walked with us to make sure they understood what to do. We had a fantastic experience with them being fully on time, efficient and helpful in discussion of problems that arose with the install. Highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Claire Boyd 
 2023-03-24
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used ProFence for about 15 years, and they have always been on time, do what they say they will, and seem unfazed by any challenges. Additionally, they have helped us with smaller fence repairs when needed. When we first used them, no one knew they would come to Winchester, but soon, many called us about them, and now they are all over the place with many happy customers.

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Highly recommend ProFence. The crew was professional, extremely hard working and paid attention to every little detail involved in installing a wood fence that will last for decades. Kudos to Lester and his team!

Everyone I’ve dealt with at ProFence has been wonderful. From Vincent who did the initial estimate to Clifford who set up the installation to the guys that installed the fence! Can’t say enough good things about this business. And my pigs love the new area to root and wallow in! Thanks Pro Fence!