Design and Make Board and Batten Fence

The most difficult part of the job will be just handling the heavy pressure-treated lumber and sacks of concrete mix.
Design and Make Board and Batten Fence
A good fence provides privacy and security. Jason Finn/Shutterstock
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Dear James: We need more privacy and security, so I plan to build a board and batten fence on my level yard. Is this a good choice, and what are some construction tips?—Randy P.

Dear Randy: With a level yard, building a board, and batten fence is not difficult and can be very attractive while providing the benefits of privacy, security and a windbreak. The most difficult part of the job will be just handling the heavy pressure-treated lumber and sacks of concrete mix.

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