Wood Privacy Fence Installation in Fort Smith, Northwest & North Arkansas
Classic cedar craftsmanship built on-site. Serving Fort Smith, the River Valley, Northwest Arkansas, and communities across North Arkansas. Traditional vertical or modern horizontal board-on-board — 6-foot and 8-foot heights available.
Natural Beauty. Real Craftsmanship. Built to Last.
Nothing matches the warmth and character of a well-built wood fence. For over 62 years, ACE Fence has been constructing premium cedar fences in Fort Smith, the River Valley, Northwest Arkansas, and communities across North Arkansas — each one built on-site, stick by stick, never with flimsy pre-fabricated panels.
- Ultimate privacy for your backyard
- Horizontal board-on-board — the modern privacy fence
- 6-foot and 8-foot heights available
- Premium weather-resistant cedar construction
- Built stick-by-stick on site — never pre-fab panels
- Excellent noise reduction properties
We never use pre-fabricated fence panels from a big-box store. Every wood fence we build is constructed on your property, board by board, so the rails follow the exact contours and slopes of your land — stronger, better-looking, and built to last.
Horizontal Board-on-Board Wood Fencing — A Modern Classic
If you've driven through newer neighborhoods in Fort Smith lately, you've probably noticed a fence style that looks a little different. The boards run side-to-side instead of up-and-down — and the result is a clean, contemporary look that homeowners can't stop talking about.
In horizontal board-on-board construction, cedar boards are stacked horizontally in an overlapping staggered pattern. The result is complete privacy with a modern, architectural quality that makes yards feel wider and adds serious curb appeal. It pairs beautifully with craftsman, modern farmhouse, and contemporary home styles.
- Standard residential height
- Most cost-effective option
- Meets most HOA rules
- Full ground-level privacy
- Blocks second-story views
- Ideal along busy roads
- Pool enclosures
- ~20–30% more than 6-foot
A note from 62 years of experience: Horizontal fences require more precise installation than vertical. Boards must be perfectly level, posts perfectly plumb. Improper installation leads to warping and sagging over time. This is one project where hiring a professional truly matters.
Traditional Wood Fence Styles
Prefer a classic look? We build every traditional wood privacy fence style in Fort Smith and the River Valley.
Solid Privacy (Dog Ear)
The classic vertical picket style. Boards butted tight together for complete visual blocking. Timeless and dependable.
Shadowbox
A 'good neighbor' design — pickets alternate on both sides of the rail. Looks great from inside and outside the yard while allowing breeze through.
Cap and Trim
Premium finished look with top rails and decorative trim covering picket tops. Popular with upscale homes and HOA communities.
Picket Fence
Classic spaced-picket charm. Perfect for front yards, garden borders, and properties where visibility is still desired.
Protect Your Investment
Wood Staining & Finishing
A quality stain doesn't just make your fence look rich — it seals the wood against Arkansas's humidity, UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles that shorten fence life. ACE Fence offers professional staining for new and existing wood fences, porch railings, decks, and wood exterior trim.
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Wood Fence Questions & Answers
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