➜ Board and Batten Fencing
BOARD AND BATTEN FENCING IN Decatur, GA.
Privacy fencing only works if it stays private. Lindley's Fencing builds board and batten runs throughout Decatur, GA, where narrow battens cover every seam so the line stays solid even after the boards have moved with a few Georgia summers.
THE GAPS ARE WHERE ORDINARY PRIVACY FENCES FAIL.
Wood shrinks. A standard privacy fence built tight in a wet month opens into visible slots by the following August, and suddenly the patio is on display again. Board and batten anticipates that movement, laying wide boards with deliberate spacing and then covering each joint with a batten that keeps doing its job however much the timber breathes.
The result is a genuinely solid face, a stronger structure, and a texture with far more depth than flat panel fencing offers.
- Complete privacy, no sight gaps
- Stick-built on site, not panelized
- Follows sloped ground cleanly
- Free estimate and material samples
➜ BOARD AND BATTEN FENCING
BUILT BOARD BY BOARD, THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.
This style cannot be bought flat-packed and stood up in an afternoon. Posts go in first, rails are run and leveled, then every board and every batten is cut and fixed individually along the line. That approach takes longer, and it is precisely why the finished fence tracks your ground accurately, ends cleanly at the corners, and carries wind load better than a run of preassembled sections ever manages.
SHADE, SLOPE, AND SUMMER HEAT ALL FACTOR IN.
Back yards around Decatur, GA rarely sit flat, and many are half shaded by mature hardwoods. Both conditions matter here. Slope decides whether we rack the run or step it deliberately, while shade and airflow decide how the wood will weather and how much finish it will need over its life. We also allow for heat, since a tall solid fence in full sun moves more than the shaded stretch 40 feet away.
30 YEARS OF BUILDING PRIVACY THAT HOLDS.
Solid fencing punishes shortcuts more than any other style, because it catches wind like a sail and hides the rot starting behind it. Since 1992 we have learned exactly where to add posts, how to size rails for the height, and which fixings survive being buried behind a batten for 20 years. The spacing we leave between boards also shifts with the moisture already in the timber. Would you like us to look at what your yard needs?
WHAT BOARD AND BATTEN DELIVERS
PRIVACY THAT STAYS COMPLETE
Every joint is covered, so there is no line of sight through the fence now and none in 5 years when the boards have dried. What you screen off on installation day stays screened off.
A REAL BUFFER AGAINST WIND AND NOISE
Solid construction takes the edge off road noise and blocks the gusts that make a patio unusable. It will not silence a street, but the difference in comfort behind a solid run is immediate.
STRENGTH FROM SITE-BUILT FRAMING
Individually fixed boards on a properly sized frame create a stiffer structure than clip-together panels. There is no weak seam between sections, because there are no sections, only one continuous run.
GROUND FOLLOWED WITHOUT UGLY GAPS
Sloped and uneven yards get a fence that either racks smoothly with the grade or steps in even, intentional increments. No triangular gaps at the bottom where a panel refused to follow the ground.
DEPTH AND TEXTURE ON THE FACE
The batten profile casts a vertical shadow line that flat fencing simply does not have. It reads as a considered architectural surface rather than a plain wall of boards.
A FENCE THAT SUITS OLDER HOMES
Traditional proportions and visible craft sit comfortably beside bungalows, cottages, and farmhouse styling. The look has been around a long time for good reason, and it ages gracefully with the property.
➜ WHAT WE BUILD
OUR BOARD AND BATTEN WORK
Every run is measured, framed, and fixed on site. Heights, board widths, batten profiles, and finishes are all decided with you before the first post goes in.
FULL COVER
Full Privacy Board and Batten
Wide vertical boards with narrow battens closing every seam, built to the height your screening actually requires. The standard specification for owners who want no visibility through the line at all.
OVERLAPPED
Board on Board Fencing
An alternative solid build where boards overlap rather than being battened. It handles wood movement equally well and gives a slightly different face, with a shallower and more uniform shadow line.
PREMIUM WOOD
Cedar Board and Batten
Naturally rot and insect resistant, dimensionally stable, and beautiful whether sealed or left to silver. The upgrade worth making when the fence is a prominent feature you will look at daily.
HILLSIDE WORK
Sloped Grade Board and Batten
Terraced and steeply falling yards handled with racked or stepped construction, worked out on site. The bottom line follows the ground closely so nothing can slip underneath the fence.
MATCHING GATES
Board and Batten Gates
Gates framed with diagonal or cable bracing and clad to match the run exactly, so the opening disappears into the line. Heavy hinges and deep hinge post footings carry the considerable weight.
FINISHING TOUCH
Cap and Trim Detailing
Top caps, trim rails, and finished post tops that protect end grain from standing water and lift the whole run visually. Small details that add years of life and a noticeably better finish.
➜ THE WORD ON OUR WORK
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY.
The feedback we hear most is about the back yard suddenly feeling private again. Owners who had lived with a gappy old privacy fence tend to notice the difference the same evening it goes up.
➜ Common Questions
frequently asked questions.
Most questions here are about how the style compares to other privacy fencing and how it copes with wood movement. Here are the answers.
What is a board and batten fence?
Wide vertical boards fixed to horizontal rails, with narrow strips called battens covering each joint between them. The battens close every gap, so the fence stays solid as the boards expand and contract.
What is the difference between board and batten and board on board?
Board and batten covers the joints with a separate narrow strip, while board on board overlaps the boards themselves. Both eliminate sight gaps; the difference is the shadow line and the material each one uses.
Does a board and batten fence block wind and noise?
It blocks wind effectively and reduces noise noticeably, since the solid face has no gaps for either to pass through. Complete sound blocking needs mass that no timber fence realistically provides.
Will gaps open up as the wood dries?
Not in the face of the fence, which is the whole advantage of the design. Boards move behind the battens rather than away from each other, so the sight line stays closed as the timber seasons.
How tall can a board and batten fence be built?
6 feet is standard and 8 feet is common where zoning allows it. Taller runs need heavier posts, deeper footings, and closer post spacing, because a solid fence catches wind like a sail.
Is board and batten good for a sloped yard?
It is one of the best options available. Because Lindley's Fencing builds these on site across Decatur, GA, the run follows your grade closely instead of leaving the gaps that stepped panels create.
What wood is best for a board and batten fence?
Cedar leads on stability and natural rot resistance, while pressure-treated pine offers strong value when sealed. Lindley's Fencing builds both across Decatur, GA, and either performs well provided posts are set with proper drainage beneath them.
How is a board and batten gate kept square?
Bracing does it. A diagonal brace or tension cable running from the bottom hinge corner upward carries the weight, and heavier hinges on a deeper hinge post stop the whole frame from racking.
➜ HOW WE WORK
FROM POST LINE TO LAST BATTEN, HERE IS HOW.
STEP 01
We Establish What Needs Screening
Privacy is directional. We look at which windows, decks, and angles you want blocked, then set the height and the run to solve that rather than defaulting to 6 feet everywhere.
STEP 02
We Read The Grade
The fall across your yard determines whether the fence racks with the ground or steps down it. We measure that properly, because the decision changes both the appearance and the material list.
STEP 03
We Agree Boards, Battens, And Finish
Board width, batten profile, cap detail, wood species, and finish all get settled before ordering. Samples come out so you are choosing from real timber rather than a photograph.
STEP 04
We Frame The Structure First
Posts are set to depth, then rails are run and checked level across the entire line. A solid fence is only as straight as the frame hidden behind its boards.
STEP 05
We Fix Boards And Cover Every Seam
Boards go up with deliberate spacing to allow for movement, then each batten is fixed centrally over its joint. Consistent spacing here is what makes the finished face look even.
STEP 06
We Cap, Finish, And Clean Down
Caps and trim go on, end grain is sealed, and stain is applied where it forms part of the job. Offcuts and fixings leave with us before you sign the work off.
➜ GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATE
LET US PRICE YOUR PRIVACY LINE, FREE.
Show us the view you want closed off and we will measure the run, read the slope, and put a written price in front of you with the board, batten, and finish options laid out clearly. You will also get an honest comparison against board on board and standard privacy fencing, including which one costs less. The visit is free and nothing is expected after it. Reach us through our contact page and we will arrange a time.
WHAT YOUR FREE ESTIMATE COVERS:
- Measured run and slope assessment
- Height recommendations for real screening
- Board, batten, and cap options compared
- Cedar and pressure-treated pricing
- A written price with no obligation
- Gate placement and bracing advice