Wood Fence Upgrade
Skip the costly fence replacement. Cover weathered, faded, or damaged wood with lush artificial hedges that look great for years.
The Wood Fence Problem
Wood fences age over time—boards gray, warp, crack, and develop gaps. Staining and repairs are ongoing battles, and full replacement costs thousands of dollars.
Even well-maintained wood fences may have gaps between boards that reduce privacy, or heights that don't block views from neighboring properties.
Cover Instead of Replace
Artificial hedge panels and living wall systems mount to wood fence rails using simple brackets or screws. Cover the entire fence for a uniform green look, or add panels to specific sections where privacy is needed most. Works on picket fences, board-on-board, and solid panel styles. Living walls offer more design variety with ferns, tropicals, and mixed foliage options.
Bracket or Screw Mount
Attach panels to horizontal fence rails using L-brackets or deck screws. Panels can also be zip-tied to pickets or attached to a backing frame for easy installation and removal.
Tools & Materials
- Drill with bits
- L-brackets or deck screws
- Level
- Tape measure
- Ladder
Why Cover Your Wood Fence
Cost-Effective
Covering costs a fraction of full fence replacement while providing a fresh, updated look.
Hide Imperfections
Cover warped boards, gray weathering, stains, and damage without repairs.
Add Height
Extend fence height by adding panels above the existing fence line for added privacy.
Fill Privacy Gaps
Eliminate gaps between boards and create solid visual barrier.
Common Questions
Panels attach to horizontal rails using L-brackets, deck screws, or zip ties. For board-on-board fences, you can screw directly into the rails. For picket fences, zip ties through the slats work well.
Bracket and screw installation creates small holes in the rails, similar to hanging anything on wood. For non-permanent installation, use zip ties or create a removable frame system.
Panels can cover cosmetic damage, but the fence structure needs to be sound. If posts or rails are rotted, they should be repaired or replaced before adding panels. The panels themselves don't provide structural support.
Many customers add 1-2 feet of height using hedge topper strips or full panels above the fence line. Check local fence height regulations before extending—most areas allow up to 6-8 feet for backyard privacy fences.
Yes. Panels can be installed on either side of the fence. If your neighbor's side faces your yard, covering that side gives you the green view while they see the natural wood.
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