Build a Board and Batten Fence
When you want to create a barrier from a noisy street or neighbor's dog or provide a windbreak across an expansive yard, a board and batten fence is a good choice. It's a high density wooden wall that's ideal for creating a solid enclosure.

A fence contractor will build a 6-foot-high, 100-foot-long board and batten privacy fence of pressure-treated lumber for about $1,520. You can buy the materials for $700 and build it, saving 50 percent.

But be advised that fence building is not for the faint of heart. It's a job that requires considerable time to lay out, plus many hours of back-breaking work.

The materials include 6-by-8-foot sections of fencing, end posts, cement and galvanized nails. These materials are large and bulky so have them delivered if you decide to do the job. Pro vs DIY Cost and TimeYou'll need a shovel, wheelbarrow and basic carpentry tools, plus rent or borrow a post hole digger.

Check out local building code requirements to see if a permit is required for a fence, and refer to your property survey to pinpoint exactly where your property begins and ends.

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