Privacy Fence Installation in Norman, OK
Ironclad Fence Norman builds privacy fences across Norman, OK and Cleveland County: 6- and 8-foot cedar and pressure-treated pine fences, board-on-board with no gaps, vinyl privacy panels, horizontal privacy fences and privacy slats for chain link. As a fence company serving Norman, OK, we build privacy fences to stand up to the wind a solid fence catches, on galvanized steel posts set in concrete below the frost line, and to Norman’s height rules and your HOA’s. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate and a written, itemized quote.
Why us
Why Choose Us for Privacy Fences in Norman, OK
A privacy fence only works if it stays straight and keeps hiding what you built it to hide. We plan for both from the first measurement.
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Built for the Wind a Solid Fence Catches
A privacy fence has no gaps for wind to pass through, so it pushes hard on every post. We set galvanized steel posts in concrete and tighten the spacing on 8-foot fences and open lots.
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Privacy That Lasts, Not Just on Day One
Side-by-side boards open small gaps as they dry. If you want full privacy for years, we’ll recommend board-on-board or vinyl panels, and we’ll tell you plainly what each style hides.
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The Right Height for Your Lot
We check where a neighbor’s deck or second story looks in, then build to the height that actually screens it, within Norman’s limits: typically 8 feet on side and rear lines, under 4 feet in front.
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HOA and Neighbor-Friendly
We match HOA rules on height, material and finished side, help with the approval paperwork, and offer styles that look finished from both yards. More on HOA fences.
Services
Privacy Fence Services in Norman, OK
Privacy comes in more than one material. Here’s what we build to screen a backyard, a patio or a whole property around Norman.
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Wood Privacy Fences
Cedar or pressure-treated pine at 6 or 8 feet, on galvanized steel posts, with dog-ear, flat or capped tops. See wood fence installation for species and build details.
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Board-on-Board Privacy Fences
Each board overlaps the next, so no gaps open up as the wood shrinks. The most private wood fence, and it looks finished from both sides with a top cap. More on board-on-board fences.
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8-Foot Privacy Fences
For sloped lots, raised decks next door and two-story views. Built with an extra rail, deeper posts and tighter spacing for the added wind load.
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Vinyl Privacy Fences
Solid tongue-and-groove vinyl panels in white, tan and wood-grain colors. No gaps, no staining, and they rinse clean with a hose. More on vinyl fences.
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Horizontal Privacy Fences
Modern horizontal boards set tight for privacy, or with narrow gaps for a screened look. Posts go closer together so long boards don’t sag.
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Chain Link Privacy Slats
Slats woven into new or existing chain link add screening at a lower cost than a new fence. We check the posts first, since slats catch the wind.
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Patio, Hot Tub & Equipment Screens
Short freestanding privacy walls around a patio, hot tub, AC units, pool equipment or trash cans, in wood, horizontal slats or vinyl.
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Solid Privacy Gates
Walk and drive gates faced to match the fence, so the gate doesn’t become the gap in your privacy. Wide gates are built on a steel frame so they don’t sag.
Compare
How Private Is Each Fence Style?
“Privacy fence” covers several styles that hide very different amounts. This is how they compare once the fence has been up a few years.
| Style | Privacy | Why |
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| Board-on-board wood | Full | Overlapped boards; no gaps open as the wood shrinks. |
| Vinyl privacy panels | Full | Tongue-and-groove panels; no gaps and no shrinking. |
| Side-by-side wood | High | Private when new; small gaps open as boards dry, especially pine. |
| Horizontal slat | High to partial | Depends on the gap between boards, from tight to a screened look. |
| Shadowbox wood | Partial | Blocks the view straight on; you can see through at an angle. Lets wind through. |
| Chain link with slats | Partial | Screens most of the view at a lower cost; small gaps remain. |
Height matters as much as style. A 6-foot fence screens a neighbor standing in their yard; a raised deck or a second-story window next door may call for 8 feet.
Cost
What Affects the Cost of a Privacy Fence?
We measure your yard and look at what you need to screen before we price anything. Your written quote shows each of these as its own line.
Get a free privacy fence estimate- Length and height
- Total footage, and 6 vs. 8 feet: taller fences need longer boards or panels, an extra rail and deeper posts.
- Material
- Pressure-treated pine, cedar and vinyl each sit at a different level.
- Style
- Board-on-board and horizontal designs use more material than side by side.
- Posts and wind exposure
- Galvanized steel posts, and closer spacing on 8-foot fences and open, windy lots.
- Gates
- How many, how wide, and whether a drive gate needs a steel frame.
- Site and tear-out
- Slopes, rock, roots, tight side yards, and removing an old fence.
- Approvals and extras
- Permits, HOA requirements, top caps, kickboards and staining.
Timeline
How Long Does a Privacy Fence Take?
Most privacy fences go up in a few days. The material you choose and any approvals decide how soon we can start.
- From your call to the on-site estimate, typically
- 1–3 days
- For in-stock wood and steel posts to arrive
- 0–5 days
- For vinyl panels and special colors to arrive
- 1–4 weeks
- To build a typical 100–250 foot privacy fence
- 1–3 days
Most homeowners have a finished fence 1–3 weeks after their first call. Permits or HOA approval can add 3–14 days, and heavy rain delays digging until the clay drains.
Process
Our 4-Step Privacy Fence Installation Process
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1. Estimate & Sight Lines
We measure the fence line, look at what you want to screen from where you sit, and recommend a height and style. Then you get a written, itemized quote.
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2. Locates & Approvals
We call OKIE811 to mark buried utilities, check City of Norman height rules and your HOA, and pull any permit the fence needs.
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3. Posts in Concrete
Galvanized steel posts go in on a string line, set in concrete at the depth and spacing the height and wind call for.
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4. Boards or Panels & Walkthrough
We hang the rails, boards or panels, gates and trim, close the gap at the bottom, then walk the fence with you and clean up.
Questions
Privacy Fence FAQ — Norman, OK
What is the most private fence style?
Board-on-board wood and solid vinyl privacy panels give the most privacy, because there are no gaps to see through, even years later. A standard side-by-side wood fence starts out private, but small gaps open as the boards dry and shrink. Shadowbox and horizontal slat fences block the view straight on but let you see through at an angle, depending on the spacing.
Is a 6-foot or 8-foot fence better for privacy?
A 6-foot fence screens a typical backyard from a neighbor standing in their yard. An 8-foot fence is worth it if a neighbor's deck, patio or yard sits higher than yours, if your yard slopes down from theirs, or if you want to screen a hot tub or second-story view. In Norman, side and rear fences can typically be up to 8 feet tall; front-yard fences forward of the setback must stay under 4 feet.
Will a privacy fence hold up to Oklahoma wind?
It will if it's built for it. A solid privacy fence catches the wind like a sail, so the posts do most of the work. We set galvanized steel posts in concrete at the right depth and spacing, and we use heavier posts and closer spacing on 8-foot fences and exposed lots. If wind is a big concern, a shadowbox style lets some air through while still blocking the view.
Does a privacy fence block road noise?
Somewhat. A tall, solid fence with no gaps, such as board-on-board wood or vinyl, can soften traffic and neighborhood noise, especially when it blocks your line of sight to the road. It won't soundproof a yard, and gaps at the bottom or between boards let sound through, so we keep the fence tight to the ground with a kickboard.
Can you add privacy to my existing fence?
Often, yes. We can weave privacy slats into a sound chain link fence, add a second layer of boards to make a wood fence board-on-board, or add a lattice or board topper to gain height within the city's limits. We check the posts first, because added boards and slats make the fence catch more wind.
Wood or vinyl: which is better for a privacy fence?
Both make an excellent privacy fence. Wood, especially cedar, has a natural look and can be stained any color, but it needs staining every 2 to 3 years. Vinyl privacy panels never need staining, have no gaps and typically last 20 to 30 years, but they cost more up front and come in fewer colors. We'll help you weigh looks, upkeep and HOA rules at the estimate.
Do I need my neighbor's permission to build a privacy fence?
Usually not, as long as the fence is on your side of the property line and within Norman's height rules. A side or rear fence taller than 8 feet does need the bordering neighbor's written consent or Board of Adjustment approval. It's still good practice to tell your neighbor before we build, especially if the old fence is shared.
Free estimate
Get a Free Privacy Fence Estimate
Tell us what you want to screen, roughly how much fence you need and the height you have in mind. We’ll call to set a time to measure, then send a written, itemized quote.