Horizontal fencing is the top choice for modern Seattle homes — and for good reason. The clean lines read as contemporary without being cold. The design creates strong visual privacy without making a yard feel like a box. And with the right wood and finish, it complements the natural environment rather than fighting it.

But horizontal boards are less forgiving than vertical panels. When posts aren’t perfectly plumb, or when the wood hasn’t been properly dried and sealed, horizontal boards warp, bow, and separate in ways that are immediately visible. There’s nowhere to hide the mistakes.

That’s why installation quality matters more on a horizontal fence than on almost any other style. Our crew sets every post to a level standard, selects boards for grain and moisture content, and fabricates all brackets and hardware in-house. When we’re done, the lines are straight, the gaps are consistent, and the fence holds its shape through whatever the Northwest throws at it.