Fence Questions

Which fence style should I pick?

Start with what the fence is for. A privacy fence closes off the view with solid boards. A shadowbox fence has boards on both sides of the rails, so it looks finished from your yard and your neighbor's. A picket fence is low and open, for front yards and gardens.

Does the finished side of the fence face me or my neighbor?

A privacy fence has one finished side and one side where the posts and rails show. Many people face the finished side out toward the neighbor or the street, and some HOAs have a rule about it. A shadowbox fence looks the same from both sides.

Where does Ran Fencing build?

Marietta, Georgia and everywhere within 75 miles, including Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Gwinnett, Paulding and DeKalb counties.

How does a fence project go?

Four steps. You reach out by call, text or email. We walk the property with you. You get a clear quote. Then we set a build day together and build the fence to a string line.

How much fence do I need?

Use the fence planner: pick a style, height, length and gates and it draws the fence and counts posts, rails and boards. Then text the plan straight to us.

Do I need HOA approval or a permit for a fence?

It depends on your neighborhood and your city or county. If you have an HOA, check its fence rules for height, style and which side faces out before the build. Ask us on the walk and we'll go over what to check.

Shadowbox or privacy: which should I pick?

If the fence sits between you and a neighbor, or both sides will be seen, shadowbox looks finished either way. If you want a solid surface with no gaps at all, privacy is the one. We can show you both on the walk.

Does a shadowbox fence use more wood?

Usually a little more than a privacy fence of the same length, because the boards overlap from both sides. The fence planner shows a rough board count for each style.

Is a picket fence for the front or the back yard?

Mostly the front: it marks the property line and frames the walk without closing the house off. It also works in back, around a garden or a play area.

Painted white or natural wood?

White gives the classic look and stands out against brick. Natural wood is warmer and blends with the yard. Tell us what you're picturing and we'll talk it through.

Can a picket fence have a gate?

Yes. Most picket fences we build have a walk gate across the front path.