Wood privacy fences in Tulsa

The six-foot wood privacy fence is a common choice around Tulsa. It looks simple, but the choices behind it decide how long it stands straight.

Pine or cedar

Treated pine costs less up front and takes stain well once it dries out. Cedar costs more, resists rot and insects better, and tends to warp less. Cedar pickets on treated or steel framing are a common choice around Tulsa.

Picket styles

• Side-by-side. Pickets butt together. Lowest cost, but gaps open as wood dries.
• Board-on-board. Pickets overlap so no gaps show from either side.
• Shadowbox. Pickets alternate sides, letting some air through. Looks good from both yards.
• Cap and trim. A top board and trim strip give a finished edge.

Posts carry the fence

Most leaning fences fail at the posts, not the pickets. Ask three things: wood or steel, how deep, and set in concrete or not. Steel posts hidden behind wood pickets are common around Tulsa because they hold up to wind and do not rot at the ground line. Wood posts should be rated for ground contact.

Some Tulsa yards sit on clay that swells when wet and shrinks in drought. That movement can heave posts over time. Deeper holes help, so ask what depth the crew plans.

Rails and hardware

Most privacy fences use two or three rails between posts. A third rail helps stop pickets from bowing on a six-foot fence. Ask for coated or stainless screws or nails so streaks and rust do not show up later.

Gates

Gates take the most abuse. Ask about a steel gate frame, heavy hinges and a gate post set deeper than the rest. Wide drive gates often need two leaves and a drop rod.

Staining

New pine should dry before it is stained; ask the contractor how long. A stain every few years slows graying and splitting under Oklahoma sun.

Before the crew shows up

• Find your property pins or survey so the line is right.
• Check HOA rules on height, style and which side faces out.
• Ask the city if a permit is needed.
• Talk with neighbors on shared lines.
• Call 811, or confirm the crew will. source

How long it takes

A typical backyard run often takes one to three days once materials arrive. Concrete around posts needs time to set before pickets go on.