Using Wood Fence Boards Horizontal Siding

When it comes to style horizontal plank fences have replaced the vertical and picket fencing of yesteryear.

Using wood fence boards horizontal siding.

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. 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. Use a level to make sure the top board is horizontal. Use planks of varying width ex 2 inch 4 inch 6 inch to create visual interest.

These boards were previously used with the bad sections cut out. Add 1 2 inch of distance between planks for an open look that permits a breeze. For the siding we used standard 1 x6 x5 8 8 foot fence boards. Building a horizontal fence.

Stylistically it s only horizontal newman said. Use exposed dark metal posts for a rustic modern look. Attaching redwood boards horizontally to fence posts set in concrete. To create the look we wanted we used a piece of scrap fence board material to create a 3 4 gap between each board.

Or choose tongue and groove planking for maximum privacy with no gaps. Instructions on hanging a gate on the fence if desired.