Modern Cedar Slat Fences
Install evenly spaced horizontal cedar boards with intentional reveals and a clean top-line profile.
Bothell & Greater Seattle Contractor
Horizontal Fence Installation in Bothell, WA
ANB PROBUILD is a horizontal fence contractor in Bothell, WA building modern cedar slat fences, privacy screens, and matching gates. Horizontal layouts create a clean architectural line, but they require careful post alignment, board spacing, and framing to remain straight through changing weather.
Local context
Modern horizontal fencing is common around renovated Eastside and Seattle-area homes, but each site has distinct grade, access, drainage, privacy, and HOA considerations. We tailor reveals, material finish, posts, and gate details to the property instead of using a one-size-fits-all panel.
Steel Post Integration
Use appropriate structural post systems and brackets where a sharper contemporary finish or longer spans are needed.
Horizontal Fence Gates
Build flush or inset gates that align with the slat pattern while using practical anti-sag framing and hardware.
Designing a Modern Horizontal Fence
Horizontal fencing is defined by its long visual lines. Consistent reveals, clean post locations, and intentional board lengths make the difference between a crisp modern screen and a run that looks uneven. We discuss the level of privacy, desired openness, and how the fence should relate to the home's siding, trim, and landscape elements.
A horizontal fence can enclose a full yard, frame a patio, hide service areas, or create a partial privacy screen. The design can use cedar, dark metal details, or a combination of materials to suit a more traditional or contemporary home.
Installation Details That Matter
The posts set the reference for the entire layout. We establish the fence line and elevations before the slats are installed so the top edge, spacing, and transitions remain deliberate across grade changes.
Because boards expand and contract outdoors, suitable spacing and fastening methods are part of the build. We also plan water-shedding details and clearances so the finished fence can dry after rain instead of trapping moisture at critical connections.
Built for the Pacific Northwest
Horizontal Fence Installation Process
Every project begins with an on-site review, clear scope, and material recommendations suited to the property. We coordinate the work with the relevant fences & gates requirements and leave the site clean at completion.
1Site review and clear scope
2Material and layout confirmation
3Careful installation and walkthrough
Clear Answers
Horizontal Fence Installation FAQs
The maintenance depends on cedar exposure and finish selection. Consistent board spacing and proper drainage help the assembly dry evenly.