Use exposed dark metal posts for a rustic modern look.
Using wood fence boards horizontal siding.
To create the look we wanted we used a piece of scrap fence board material to create a 3 4 gap between each board.
To do this hold the spacer board in place and fasten your next board on the ends then remove the spacer board and repeat as you fasten more boards.
With a horizontal fence you need to really plan out your post spacing which will in large part be based on the length of your horizontally oriented fence boards.
When it comes to style horizontal plank fences have replaced the vertical and picket fencing of yesteryear.
Or choose tongue and groove planking for maximum privacy with no gaps.
For the siding we used standard 1 x6 x5 8 8 foot fence boards.
Building a horizontal fence.
Instructions on hanging a gate on the fence if desired.
In our case we took 16 foot long fence boards and divided our fence perimeter into even sections leaving about seven and a half feet from centre to centre of each post.
Add 1 2 inch of distance between planks for an open look that permits a breeze.
Attaching redwood boards horizontally to fence posts set in concrete.
Use a level to make sure the top board is horizontal.
These recycled fence boards should make for very strong siding.
Use planks of varying width ex 2 inch 4 inch 6 inch to create visual interest.