Block Fencing: Wooden Fencing Styles for Your Home

Block fencing describes types of wooden fencing that create a solid block screen. Block fencing is a good choice if you want to keep your home private and secure.

Some types of block fencing are available in pre-made panels, which slot into wooden or concrete posts. They can also come in boards that need to be assembled into fencing. How block fencing comes depends on the style you want and where you buy it from.

There are several styles of block fencing to choose from. These include:

Lap fencing

Lap fencing is also known as overlap fencing. It’s made up of horizontal overlapping wooden boards and commonly comes in panels.

Lap fencing is a particularly popular, traditional style of fencing. It’s a great choice as it’s available in a range of different heights and is usually relatively inexpensive.

Closeboard fencing

Closeboard fencing is another popular type of fencing. It’s made up of vertical boards and has a horizontal board at the top.

Closeboard fencing usually comes in panels and a range of sizes. Its price varies depending on the quality of wood that it’s made out of and its height.

Featherboard fencing

Featherboard fencing is also known as featheredge fencing. It is very similar to closeboard fencing and is also made of vertical boards with a horizontal board at the top.

The main difference between featherboard and closeboard fencing is that the boards in featherboard fencing taper horizontally. This allows the boards to overlap and makes the fence particularly strong.

Like closeboard fencing, featherboard fencing is usually available in panels and comes in a range of sizes, woods and prices.

Lattice fencing

Lattice fencing is a particularly attractive type of fencing. It has vertical and horizontal boards that are woven together. This structure makes the fencing both strong and decorative.

Lattice fencing is available in panels due to its intricate structure. It also comes in a range of heights. Lattice fencing tends to be more expensive than some other types of fencing because of its unique look.

So if you want a wooden fence that looks good and will keep your home private and secure, you have a range of block fencing styles to choose from.

Price

Approx. £10-£50 per sq m

Installation time

1-3 days


Advantages and disadvantages
  • Available in several attractive styles
  • Increases privacy
  • Improves security
  • Can be less wind resistant than spaced fencing
  • Blocks out natural light

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