Single Faced Wood Fence Houston TX

Griffin Fence installs single faced cedar fencing throughout Houston and surrounding areas. All boards are installed on one side of the fence rails, presenting a clean finished face while keeping construction costs practical. Available in 6 and 8-foot heights with cap rail, baseboard, and steel post options. 47 years in Houston, TX. Free estimates — call 713-937-6611.

Single Faced Fencing: Classic Houston Residential Construction

Single faced cedar fencing is the foundational residential fence construction method — boards installed on one side of the rail, rails and posts on the other. It’s the construction method used for board-on-board, flat-board privacy, and most standard fence styles that present a finished face in one direction. Griffin Fence installs single faced cedar fencing in all standard styles across Houston, TX.

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The convention in Houston neighborhoods is to orient the finished face of a single faced fence outward — toward the street or neighbor. Griffin Fence confirms face orientation during every estimate. For applications where a finished appearance on both sides is required, our double faced or good neighbor fencing options are available.

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Single faced options

Single Faced Fence Styles Available

Single faced construction applies to multiple cedar fence styles — choose the pattern that fits your home and neighborhood.

Board-on-Board Single Faced

Overlapping cedar boards all on one side of the rail — the most popular single faced style for maximum privacy and a clean, uniform appearance from the finished face.

Flat Board Privacy

Boards installed edge to edge, flush on one side. Creates a solid privacy surface with no gaps. Dog-ear and flat-top profiles both available in 6 and 8-foot heights.

With Cap Rail and Baseboard

Add cap rail trim at the top and baseboard at the ground for a polished finished appearance that protects board ends from moisture wicking and gives the fence a custom-built look.

Steel Post Upgrade

Available on all single faced cedar fence styles. Steel posts eliminate ground-level rot and extend fence lifespan — the most impactful upgrade available for any wood fence in Houston, TX.

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Face orientation

Which Direction Should the Fence Face?

Single faced fencing requires a decision about face orientation — the finished face and the structural backside face different directions. The Houston neighborhood convention is to orient the finished face outward: toward the neighbor or toward the street.

Some HOA deed restrictions explicitly require the finished face to face outward. If you’re building a fence where both you and a neighbor will see it, consider a good neighbor or double faced option for a finished appearance on both sides.

HOA Check: If you live in an HOA community, Griffin Fence reviews your deed restrictions to confirm face orientation requirements before your fence is installed.

For more information, visit our cedar board-on-board privacy fence page.

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FAQs

Single Faced Wood Fence Houston FAQs

What is a single faced wood fence?

A single faced wood fence has all boards installed on one side of the fence rails. This presents a clean, finished face on one side while the structural rails and posts are visible on the other side. Single faced fencing is the most common and cost-effective residential wood fence construction method.

How is single faced fencing different from double faced?

Single faced fencing installs boards on one side only, so one neighbor sees the finished face and the other sees the rails and posts. Double faced fencing adds boards on both sides of the rails, hiding the structural members from both neighbors. Double faced construction costs more material but provides a finished appearance on both sides.

Is it rude to give my neighbor the back of the fence?

The convention in Houston residential neighborhoods is that the finished face of a single faced fence should face outward — toward the street or toward the neighbor. However, this is a social convention, not a legal requirement in most cases. HOA deed restrictions may require the finished face to face outward. Griffin Fence discusses fence face orientation with every customer during the estimate.

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Single Faced Fencing: Classic Houston Residential Construction