TIL that leaving a gap between pickets can stop wind damage
Honestly, everyone says to nail pickets tight for a solid privacy fence. Tbh, I've seen too many fences get pushed over in high winds because they catch air like a sail. For instance, my buddy's fence with no gaps fell in a storm, but mine with half-inch spaces was fine. Ngl, it feels wrong to not seal it up, but letting some breeze through saves the whole structure. I think we should talk more about wind flow when planning spacing. Maybe tight is not always right for every yard.