Modern horizontal slat fences with clean lines in cedar or composite, for contemporary homes, pool areas and privacy screens that make a design statement.
Horizontal slat fences turn the boards on their side for a clean, modern look. Narrow, evenly spaced slats suit contemporary and mid-century homes, pool areas and outdoor rooms, and the lines can be warm cedar, deep stain or low-maintenance composite. Owners in Nashville choose horizontal slat designs when the fence should look like part of the architecture.
We begin with a Free Estimate and talk through design choices: slat width, gap, steel or wood posts, cap details and where a gate belongs. Because long horizontal runs show every flaw, we set posts with extra care, keep spans short to limit sag and fasten each slat with hidden or neatly placed fasteners. We explain staining and how horizontal boards shed water differently from vertical pickets. Horizontal designs are precise, so planning pays off. Slat spacing, post size, how the boards meet at corners and how the fence steps on a slope all change the finished look. We like to sketch the elevation with you and show a sample board, so the details are settled before materials are ordered and you can picture the finished fence from the patio.
Slat width, spacing, post type and cap details change the whole look, so we show examples and samples.
Horizontal lines expose any sag or lean, so we use tight post spacing and careful leveling.
Flat horizontal faces hold water longer than vertical boards, so finish, spacing and cap details matter.
Wood posts, steel posts or wrapped posts can all work, and we discuss strength and appearance together.
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BeforeAfterSlat width, gap and posts chosen.
Spacing planned to prevent sag.
Rails or channels set level.
Even gaps with neat fasteners.
Matched to the clean modern look.
Stain or sealer and care explained.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guideStain and Sealer ComparedHow clear sealers, semi-transparent stains and solid stains differ in look, protection and upkeep on wood fences.Learn more 
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You tell us what you want the fence to do, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the line, measure runs and gates, note slope, trees and utilities and talk through your goals.
You receive a plain written scope with style, height, materials, gates and price before anything begins.
We stake the line, request utility marking where needed and set posts plumb and aligned.
We frame the fence, install pickets or panels and hang gates with strong hinges and latches.
We clean up, walk the fence with you, show how gates work and explain care.
It can be, depending on the gap. A narrow or no gap gives full privacy, and wider gaps let light through.
Water sits longer on flat faces, so a good finish and regular checks matter. We explain a simple care routine.
Yes. Composite slats resist rot and need little upkeep, and the look suits modern designs.
Short spans, strong rails and good fasteners keep them straight. We plan the structure for that.
Yes. Hybrid designs with steel posts and wood slats are popular. See our hybrid fence page.
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