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Picket Shadowbox Fence
A refined twist on the classic shadowbox: 1x4 (3.5") dog-ear pickets are mounted on alternating sides of the rails so the panel reads identically from either yard while letting air and filtered light through. The narrower 1x4 picket — vs the 1x6 used on a standard shadowbox — produces a tighter rhythm and a more traditional cottage profile. Each back-row picket overlaps the front-row pickets by at least 25% of picket width, so there's no clear sight-line through the fence at any angle. Specified by HOAs that want shadowbox airflow with picket-fence aesthetics.
Why Choose Picket Shadowbox?
- ✓Alternating shadowbox pattern looks the same from both sides
- ✓1x4 dog-ear pickets — narrower and more refined than standard shadowbox
- ✓1.75" gap between pickets on each face — back row overlaps front by 25% min
- ✓Allows airflow and filtered light
- ✓Reduces wind load on the fence line
- ✓HOA-friendly aesthetic for shared property boundaries
Specifications
Available Heights4', 5', 6', 8'
Picket TypeDog Ear
Board OrientationVertical
Default Picket Width3.5"
Rail Size2x4
Post Options4x4, 4x6, 6x6
Default Post4x4
Compatible WoodWestern Red Cedar, Pressure-Treated Pine, Redwood, Cypress
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