Choose tight boards or board-on-board and see how many boards each one takes per run.
How it works
Each board advances by its width, or by its width minus the overlap on board-on-board. Boards equal run length ÷ that step, plus 5%.
Before you order
- Board-on-board costs more but keeps a solid screen after boards shrink.
- Allow for wind load, since a solid fence catches much more than a spaced one.
- Keep boards a little off the ground to slow rot.
Common questions
How many boards for 100 feet of 6 foot privacy fence?
About 218 tight boards at 5.5 inch width, and more when you add overlap.
Is there a height limit on privacy fences?
Many towns cap fences around 6 feet in back yards. Check your local ordinance.