Best wood fencing at Home Depot

Post and rail fences surround the lush pastures and barns of thoroughbred horse farms in the Bluegrass State, home of the Kentucky Derby.

by: David Allan Van, BestReviews Staff

Posted: Jul 4, 2022 / 05:15 PM CDT

Updated: Jul 4, 2022 / 05:15 PM CDT

You can buy fences to keep things out, fences to keep things in and fences that provide an attractive backdrop. Contractors and homeowners pick the type of fence they need at Home Depot and choose the kind of wood they want, too.

If you’re looking for a classic picket fence kit that contains everything but the posts, take a look at the Outdoor Essentials Cedar Picket Fence Panel Kit.

There are fences made of metal, stone, wire and plastic — even invisible fences. Home Depot has several types of wood fences, each made to do a particular job.

Individual pickets, planks and posts cost $2-$40, depending upon the type of wood and its dimensions. Pre-made panels cost $50-$300.

A. Organic materials need ongoing care to stand up to rainy springs, blistering summers and freezing winters while maintaining their beauty. Taking proper care of your wood fence with paint, stain or sealant is the best way to extend its life.

A. No. Generally speaking, when you choose a fence, you are making trade-offs. If you want privacy, you have to give up the free flow of air; if you want the utmost in security, function wins out over style.

Outdoor Essentials Cedar Picket Fence Panel Kit

What you need to know: Six feet long and 3.5 feet tall, this western red cedar fence panel naturally resists insects, rot and decay.

What you’ll love: The 22-pound kit contains pickets, top and bottom rails, brackets and screws. The rough-sawn lumber varies slightly in thickness and width, providing a rustic surface you finish with paint, stain or sealer.

What you should consider: There are no pre-drilled rain holes in the horizontal rails.

Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot

Pressure-Treated 6-by-8-Foot Dog Ear Pine Fence Panel

What you need to know: This privacy fence panel is pre-assembled so all you have to do is install your posts and attach your panels to them.

What you’ll love: The wood has been pressure-treated to protect against fungus, rot and termites. The classic stockade style keeps people and animals out while blocking outsiders’ view of what's inside.

What you should consider: Mounting hardware is not included.

Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot

Yardistry 60-by-66-Inch Freestanding Hinged Privacy Screen

What you need to know: Sometimes you want only a little bit of fence in the right place to provide beauty and privacy.

What you’ll love: The exterior-grade cedar panels are held upright by the four attached planters. Climbing plants and flowers love it because the slots between the slats give them room to roam and bring your fence to life. The lumber is precut, predrilled and prefinished.

What you should consider: Some say it's hard to assemble without help.

Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot

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