Comments on: All The Info About My Horizontal Fence https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:12:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Leah https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-871548 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:12:41 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-871548 Hello, a bit late to the celebration of this beautiful fence … alas, 5 years after the writing of this post, it is the exact design we have decided on! It is architecturally very interesting, and since our yard faces a public walking path, something that looks amazing from both sides is oh so necessary. I am curious if you know how your contractor obtained the 2.5″ and 3.5″ 6 foot pieces of wood? I can only find standard 5.5″ x 5/8″ x 6′ foot cedar planks, and ripping 80 of those (the total we would need for our run) seems like a nightmare …. but I can’t seem to figure out a better solution. I would truly appreciate any advice or tips! Thanks :)

]]> By: Emma https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-863745 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:53:31 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-863745 Your horizontal fence is an absolute game-changer, and I’m completely smitten with the design! The sleek and modern look it adds to your outdoor space is stunning. It’s evident that you put a lot of thought and effort into planning and executing this project. The way you’ve detailed all the information, from materials used to the construction process, is incredibly helpful for anyone considering a similar project. Your creative touch with the landscaping and lighting around the fence truly elevates the entire backyard. Thanks for sharing this inspiring and informative post!

]]> By: Michelle https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-861880 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:57:21 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-861880 Where were your screws placed? I love how they are invisible in the photos.

]]> By: pam Nihiser https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-855726 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:18:20 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-855726 In reply to Hunter Rigsby.

We are doing this fence and wondered the same thing. I would love to know how it was done originally because the video only shows the top horizontal cap on one side.
Help!
Thanks
Pam Nihiser

]]> By: Ella https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-855446 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:46:34 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-855446 Thanks for sharing these ideas! I’m getting a composite fence installed this summer and there are horizontal and vertical options. I was set on the vertical panels since it’s a classic look, but after looking at your photos I actually love your horizontal fence turned out! It looks so unique and modern, so I might actually end up choosing this option!

]]> By: Don Davies https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-837862 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:16:00 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-837862 Those are really nice horizontal fences! I opted for the composite Trex horizontal fence from https://www.trexfencingfds.com/horizontal-fence-design-101/ for my Arizona home and I think that the horizontal design fence is really elegant for the home!

]]> By: Ed https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-830338 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 03:40:46 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-830338 Beautiful fence! Can you share details of the half gate you made With the 6’ post/trellis top?
Thank you for sharing all this!
Ed

]]> By: Grant https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-824087 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:03:05 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-824087 Great looking fence. I was hoping you could clarify the cap. The video seems a little different than the finished product. The top cap in the video appears to have a 2×4 on top and then 2×4 on either side. The top cap in reality appears to be either in between the 1×2’s and 2×2’s or the contractor did cut them at the top to allow the 2×4 to sit. Thank you!

]]> By: Katie https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-822786 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:04:27 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-822786 What kind of wood did you use to build your fence? Cedar?

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-820581 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:48:19 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-820581 In reply to Brittany.

Hey Brittany, I don’t know how deep the posts are, at least two feet is my best guess, but I would do some research and see what is recommended for our climate and the frost/thawing that goes on. This was april in an overly wintery year.

]]> By: Brittany https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-820424 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:03:57 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-820424 Hi! Love this design – we actually plan to mimick this exact design and when I realized you provide all the details – we were extra convinced this is what we will do. Beautiful! We are also in MN can I ask how deep you put your posts in the ground as well as the time frame of when you dug your post holes? I see some snow present! Thanks in advance!

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-820265 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:54:59 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-820265 In reply to Marianne J Bower.

It was so long ago that I can’t really say. I think the entire fence with a large gate was in the range of 4.5K. Hope that helps.

]]> By: Marianne J Bower https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-820165 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:50:05 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-820165 Love the fence. Showed it to my carpenter husband who asked how much?!! Do you have a figure on the cost per linear foot? Or a ball park amount for the 6′ fence.

Thanks!

]]> By: Hunter Rigsby https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-815910 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 18:57:50 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-815910 Hey! Thanks for compiling this information. So the cap is a 2 x 4 over the top of the top slat (like the sandwich framing but lengthwise) and then another 2 x 4 laid horizontally across the top (so that it’s the same dimension as the 4 x 4 post)? But on the backside the top slat is exposed?

And it looks like the photos show a bottom “cap” (for lack of a better descriptive term) as well. Is that right?

It looks great, by the way! I’m working on something similar and I’ve been debating on how to frame out the top and bottom of the slats for quite a while now, hence the questions. I’m also debating whether the posts should be flush cut with the top of the cap (like in your diagrams) or extend a few inches above the cap, like your built product seems to indicate. So many small choices!

]]> By: cassie https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-811536 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 22:03:27 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-811536 Hi! Happy sunny day to you! Been wondering your opinion on fence hardware, or maybe you have custom hardware? I’m not stoked about the hinges and lock that came standard on Dave’s fences, you? I mean, they’re FINE, but with humidity and settling and well, horizontal boards, they don’t really scream, “Hey, I am MEANT to be on this beautiful fence!” Thoughts? Advice? Thanks : )

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-811501 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:22:53 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-811501 In reply to Katie.

It’s my favorite. It’s a newer crab apple called Ruby Tears. It wasn’t supposed to get as big as it has, but it is stunning. Don’t believe the tag when it says it grows to 10′ though ;)

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-811500 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:21:56 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-811500 In reply to Marisa.

Hey Marisa, you def don’t have to stain every year. I am just very picky about the color so I have done a lot more staining than the average joe. It is a project, but it should last a few years if not more if you get a good base on it. Naturally silvered fences look pretty too!

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-811499 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:20:28 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-811499 In reply to Felicia.

Thanks, Felicia! You should try the stain. It’s dark and muted and that’s why I like it.

]]> By: Katie https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-811276 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:00:37 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-811276 love it! what is the tree/bush? flowering over your veggie garden?

]]> By: Marisa https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2019/04/all-the-info-about-my-horizontal-fence.html#comment-811238 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 23:28:50 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=15600#comment-811238 I’ve been coveting your fence forever and am preparing to do something like it in Portland, Oregon! I’m torn on whether or not to stain, though, because of the maintenance. Have you been re-staining every year??

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