How to Build a DIY Horizontal Fence

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Today, we're talking about how to make a horizontal fence, which is our term for a fence with horizontal boards. (We know the fence is, in fact, vertical to the ground.) Horizontal fence installation is slightly more advanced than installing a vertical fence, but the extra bit of time and attention pays off—a DIY horizontal fence is a great way to get a little privacy while upping the curb appeal of your home.

Once your fence posts have been secured in the ground, you can start building your horizontal fence.

You’ll then want to plan your design. When you sketch out your design, you’ll need to decide whether the fence boards will run across the face of the posts or be set back a bit. We chose the flush method and snapped a vertical chalk line in the center of a post as a reference point.

Next, you’ll want to mark a spot for the top rail before you cut the horizontal fence rails to length, fasten the top rail to the post, and attach the boards horizontally. (To create the look we wanted, we used a piece of scrap fence board material to create a 3/4" gap between each board.)

For extra vertical support, add a two-by-two at the center of the run. Then repeat all steps for each section of the fence, add your horizontal fence post caps, and enjoy a job well done!

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