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Privacy, drawn beautifully.
A fence is the biggest single object in most yards, and the one people design last. These designs treat it as architecture: horizontal cedar slats, black metal and wood, classic pickets and post-and-rail, stone and stucco walls, and gates that make an entrance of the side yard.
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What makes a great fence.
A fence is the biggest single object in most yards, and the one people design last. These designs treat it as architecture: horizontal cedar slats, black metal and wood, classic pickets and post-and-rail, stone and stucco walls, and gates that make an entrance of the side yard.
Notice height, transparency and how each fence meets the ground and the house. The best ones are planted against on both sides. Save the fences whose material and colour belong with your siding and your neighbourhood.
What to look for as you browse
- Height, and whether the top is capped or open
- Which side faces out and how posts are spaced
- Planting on both sides so the fence reads as a hedge line
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Common questions
How tall can a privacy fence be?
Six feet in most backyards and three to four in front yards, but local codes and HOA rules vary — check before you order posts.
Horizontal or vertical boards?
Horizontal boards read modern and make a yard feel wider; vertical pickets and board-and-batten suit traditional houses. Horizontal fences need closer posts to stay straight.
What is the lowest-maintenance fence?
Black aluminum or steel where you don't need privacy; composite or vinyl for privacy without staining. Cedar looks best but wants a stain every few years.
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