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Modern Horizontal Wood Fence Installation

Sleek, contemporary horizontal cedar and redwood fencing for Sacramento homes. Modern architectural lines, custom board gaps, and steel post integration for maximum modern curb appeal.

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Architectural design for modern homes
PostMaster
Concealed steel post systems for long life
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Licensed, bonded & insured — CA LIC 1039131
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Custom layout consultation & quote
Licensed & Insured
Modern Architectural Lines
Clear Cedar & Redwood
Custom Board Spacing
Sacramento & Northern CA
Modern Fence Design

Transform Your Sacramento Landscape with Horizontal Lines

Horizontal wood fencing has quickly become the top choice for modern and mid-century Sacramento homeowners seeking a sleek, custom aesthetic. By running cedar or redwood planks horizontally across hidden steel posts, horizontal fencing visually expands your yard, creating clean linear shadow-lines that highlight your home's exterior architecture.

Palisade Fence Co. specializes in custom horizontal wood fencing throughout Sacramento, East Sacramento, Land Park, Midtown, and Roseville. We craft full-privacy horizontal fences with tight tongue-and-groove boards, as well as modern open-slat horizontal screens with uniform 1/4" to 1/2" gaps.

To prevent horizontal boards from warping over long spans, we utilize heavy-gauge PostMaster concealed steel posts and mid-span vertical stiffeners. Preserve your new fence with our fence staining & sealing services.

Horizontal Wood Fence Installation Sacramento Modern Design
Why Horizontal

Four Advantages of Horizontal Fencing

Stand out from standard vertical fences with modern craftsmanship.

Modern Curb Appeal

Horizontal shadow lines create a high-end designer look that instantly modernizes any residential landscape.

Visual Yard Expansion

Horizontal boards draw the eye sideways, making small or narrow Sacramento backyards feel wider and spacious.

Concealed Steel Post Strength

PostMaster galvanized steel posts are fully covered by wood, offering 73 mph wind rating with zero visible metal posts.

Custom Spacing Control

Customize privacy levels from zero-gap solid walls to airy open-slat sun filters for garden walls.

How We Work

Our 6-Step Horizontal Fence Installation

Precision engineering to prevent board sagging and ensure perfect level lines.

1

Site Measurement

We measure property lines and calculate exact board layout to ensure uniform top and bottom margins.

2

Steel Post Setting

PostMaster steel posts are set in 24-inch deep concrete footings at strict 6-foot intervals for rigid support.

3

Laser Level Calibration

High-precision laser guides ensure horizontal guidelines are dead level across uneven ground contours.

4

Plank Attachment

Clear cedar or redwood planks are fastened with stainless steel ring-shank nails to eliminate rust staining.

5

Mid-Span Stiffeners

Vertical stiffeners are installed on back faces to lock horizontal boards together and prevent bowing.

6

Cap & Stain Finish

Custom top cap trim is installed, with optional oil-based staining scheduled after wood conditioning.

FAQ

Horizontal Wood Fence Questions Answered

If improperly built on 8-foot spans, yes. We prevent warping by setting posts at 6-foot intervals, using dry cedar/redwood lumber, and installing mid-span vertical support stiffeners.
Kiln-dried Western Red Cedar and California Redwood are the top choices. They remain straight, resist rot naturally, and feature beautiful tight knot patterns.
Horizontal fences require higher grade lumber, closer post spacing, and specialized steel posts, making them about 15-25% more expensive than standard vertical fencing.
Yes. We either step the horizontal panels down the slope in clean level tiers or rack the boards to follow the natural terrain line.
We space posts at maximum 6-foot centers (instead of standard 8 feet) to prevent horizontal boards from sagging under their own weight.
Yes! Applying a penetrating oil-based stain protects horizontal surfaces from standing moisture and prevents Sacramento's sun from turning the wood gray.

Build Your Custom Horizontal Fence

Schedule a free design consultation with Palisade Fence Co. to explore horizontal wood options.

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