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Dog Ear Picket Wood Fence in Houston, TX
The most popular wood fence style in Houston — dog ear pickets with diagonal corner cuts are the standard for residential privacy fencing across Greater Houston.
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Overview
What Is a Dog Ear Picket Fence?
A dog ear picket wood fence uses fence boards with the two upper corners cut at 45-degree angles, creating a distinctive "ear" shape that softens the board top. This simple detail makes dog ear the most widely-used privacy fence style in Houston — it's attractive, practical, and the standard against which all other fence styles are compared in Texas residential construction.
Dog ear picket fences are typically installed as privacy fences with boards touching or overlapping (board-on-board). The overlapping board-on-board installation eliminates gaps, provides full privacy, and actually uses less lumber per linear foot than a tight-spaced non-overlapping configuration. The alternating front-back pattern also allows air circulation while maintaining visual privacy.
Materials & Construction
Board widths are 5.5 inches (#6 fence board) or 3.5 inches (#4 fence board). Thickness is 5/8 inch. Cedar boards are used for premium installations; pressure-treated pine is the standard for budget installations. Rails are 2×4 lumber; posts are 4×4 pressure-treated pine. Board height options are 4, 5, 6, or 8 feet.
All wood fencing installs include pressure-treated 4"x4" posts set in 36-inch concrete footings, galvanized hardware, and professional-grade installation. We offer optional staining, sealing, or painting to protect your investment and match your home's exterior color scheme.
Key Benefits
Houston Standard
Dog ear is the most common residential fence style in Houston. It's the benchmark against which HOAs, appraisers, and real estate agents compare all fencing — an asset to your home's value.
Board-on-Board Privacy
The board-on-board configuration provides 100% visual privacy while allowing airflow through the alternating board gaps. The ideal combination for Houston's humid summers.
Multiple Heights
Available in 4, 5, 6, or 8-foot heights. Six-foot is the Houston standard for backyard privacy. Eight-foot height provides maximum privacy and noise reduction on busy streets.
Natural Beauty
Wood fencing offers warmth and natural character that no synthetic material can replicate. Each board's unique grain pattern makes your fence one-of-a-kind.
Customizable
Wood is the most customizable fencing material. It can be cut, shaped, stained, or painted to match any architectural style or HOA specification.
Free Estimates
Written estimates within 24-48 hours. 18-month no-interest financing available. We handle permits and HOA submittals on your behalf.
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Pricing in Houston, TX
Dog ear picket fencing in Houston typically ranges from $12 to $32 per linear foot installed (pine at lower end, cedar at higher end) — Houston's most popular and affordable wood privacy fence. Free written estimates within 24-48 hours. 18-month no-interest financing available.
Serving All of Greater Houston
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is board-on-board dog ear fencing?
Board-on-board (also called shadow box) installs alternating boards on front and back of the rails, overlapping 1 inch each side. You get full privacy from both sides, airflow, and attractive appearance from both neighbors' yards.
Cedar vs. pine for dog ear fencing — which is better in Houston?
Cedar is more rot-resistant and naturally beautiful — preferred for a 15-20 year lifespan. PT pine is more affordable and lasts 10-15 years with proper sealing. Both are widely used in Houston.
What does a dog ear picket fence cost in Houston?
Dog ear picket privacy fencing in Houston typically costs $16 to $32 per linear foot installed for cedar, and $12 to $22 for pressure-treated pine — Houston's most affordable privacy fence option.
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