Wood privacy fence
Wood fences, built for South Florida.
Picket, shadow box, and privacy — all built in pressure-treated southern yellow pine, engineered for the humidity, the wind load, and the property line. Permitted, finaled, and closed.
What this is
Wood privacy fence in Miami-Dade — what it is and what we build.
A wood privacy fence is a fence built from solid or near-solid pressure-treated lumber, designed to block sightlines into a yard and define the property line. In Miami-Dade County, Allday Fence builds wood fences exclusively from pressure-treated southern yellow pine — the South Florida workhorse material, treated to resist rot and termites, set with stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware to proper post depth for the wind zone, and engineered for the humidity and the hurricane standard the property's address falls under.
Three style options under the wood lineup: picket (the open, decorative style), shadow box (alternating pickets on opposite sides of the rail — the "good-neighbor" HOA standard), and privacy (solid pickets, no sightlines, closest spacing). Every install is permitted with the right Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA numbers, finaled, and closed against the property record. Realistic 10–15 year life span when installed correctly.
Why wood in Miami
The classic privacy fence — done right.
Wood is the most common privacy material in South Florida because it's the most direct: solid, warm-looking, and immediately effective at blocking sight lines. The risk in this climate is moisture and ground contact. We address both with the right lumber, the right post-set depth, and stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners that don't bleed rust into the wood after a single season.
Styles we build
Three wood fence styles.
Picket
The open, decorative style. Narrow pressure-treated pickets spaced for airflow and curb appeal — fits front yards, pool surrounds, and historic-district overlays where sight lines matter.
Shadow box
Pickets alternated on opposite sides of the rail. Both neighbors see a finished face — no "bad side." Standard for HOAs that require a good-neighbor fence.
Privacy
The solid build — pickets tight to one another for full coverage and no sightlines. The standard South Florida back-yard privacy fence.
The lumber
Pressure-treated southern yellow pine.
The South Florida workhorse. Treated to resist rot and insects, set with stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware to proper post depth for hurricane wind load. Tightest pricing, fastest material lead time, and a realistic 10–15 year life span when installed correctly. We use a single, proven material on every wood install — no upcharges for "premium" species that don't hold up better in this climate.
How the project runs
From property pull to closed permit.
Property record
We pull the MyHausFax™ property record to confirm setbacks, open permits, and existing violations before we quote.
Plans + permit
Site plan and fence elevation filed with the city. We respond to plan-review correspondence so you don't field reviewer emails.
Install to spec
Posts set in concrete to spec depth. Stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners. Built to the wind zone, not under it.
Final + closeout
Inspection scheduled, field corrections resolved, permit closed against the property record.
Common questions
Common wood-fence questions.
What wood do you use for privacy fences in South Florida?
Pressure-treated southern yellow pine — the South Florida workhorse. Treated to resist rot and insects, set with stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware to proper post depth for hurricane wind load. Tightest pricing, fastest material lead time, and a realistic 10–15 year life span when installed correctly.
How long does a wood privacy fence last in Miami?
A pressure-treated southern yellow pine fence with proper post-set depth and stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners typically lasts 10–15 years in South Florida humidity. Storm exposure, sprinkler hit, and ground contact are the variables.
Picket, shadow box, or privacy — what's the difference?
Picket is the open, decorative style — narrow pressure-treated pickets spaced for airflow and curb appeal. Shadow box alternates pickets on opposite sides of the rail so both neighbors see a finished face — common in HOAs that require a 'good neighbor' fence. Privacy is the solid-picket build — full coverage, no sightlines, closest spacing.
Do you handle the permit for a wood fence install?
Every Allday Fence install includes the permit. Wood fence permits move quickly in most Miami-Dade County municipalities when the package is clean — we file the site plan, fence elevation, and the right product approvals so the file doesn't bounce.
Will a wood fence hold up in a hurricane?
Yes, when engineered for the wind zone. Post-set depth, post spacing, and concrete footings all matter. We build to the Florida wind-load requirements that apply to the property's address — and document the install so an insurance claim, if it ever comes, is straightforward.
How much does a wood privacy fence cost in Miami?
Pressure-treated southern yellow pine is the most economical fence material we install — cost depends on height (4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft), linear footage, gate count, and whether the style is picket, shadow box, or solid privacy. Permit and inspection costs are included in our flat-fee quote. We typically come back within one business day after the property-record pull and the site walk.