TL;DR
A picket is the individual vertical board or stake fastened to a fence's horizontal rails to form the visible face of the enclosure. Wood versions commonly run 1x4 or 1x6 with dog-ear, flat, or gothic tops, while vinyl and aluminum equivalents snap or rivet into rail channels.
What it means
A picket is the individual vertical board or stake fastened to a fence's horizontal rails to form the visible face of the enclosure. Wood versions commonly run 1x4 or 1x6 with dog-ear, flat, or gothic tops, while vinyl and aluminum equivalents snap or rivet into rail channels. Spacing sets the style: boards butted tight create privacy, while gaps give airflow and the classic front-yard look.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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