Board on Board Fence Shop Drawing

A board on board fence gives a backyard full privacy from every angle, since the overlapping boards leave no gaps to see through. ArcSite's board on board fence shop drawing lays out every board and rail with dimensions you can build from.

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Key Features

This board on board fence shop drawing includes:

  • Front and back boards alternating across two bays
  • 6" board width
  • 6'1-1/2" panel height
  • Top, middle, and bottom rails
  • 8'1-3/4" between posts and 8'6-1/2" overall section width
  • 9'4-3/4" post length with 2'11-5/8" below the bottom rail

The posts run 9'4-3/4" long with nearly 3' below the bottom rail, a number to check against your frost depth before you order lumber.

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Key Considerations When Designing a Board on Board Fence

Board on board fences take more boards than a standard privacy fence because each board overlaps the next, so your board count drives the material cost. ArcSite lets you adjust board width and overlap on this drawing and recount boards before you price the job.

FAQ

How is board on board different from shadow box?

On a board on board fence, the boards overlap so you can't see through at any angle. On a shadow box fence, boards alternate sides of the rail with a gap between them, so some light and air pass through.

Can I change the board width?

Yes! You can swap the 6" boards for another width in ArcSite and respace them across the panel.

Can I show a customer two fence styles before they choose?

That's one of the best uses for ArcSite. Draw both options on one project and walk the homeowner through each before they commit.