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Horizontal wood fence in Panama City & Pensacola

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A modern look for residential and commercial properties.

This style is popular for Modern and Coastal Architecture and is not only for residential customers, it is also a great choice for commercial properties across Florida. With our standard style horizontal wood fence, the pickets are next to each other, offering semi-privacy with some visibility between pickets. If you prefer style over privacy, or have a beautiful backyard landscaping to boast about, then this is the perfect fence for you. Installing a Horizontal wood fence will expand your backyard. The Horizontal wood fence lines can make your property look even larger visually making any space feel bigger. Horizontal wood fences are perfect for customers who want something a little more unique. Because this type of wood fence is available in countless designs, it's easy to showcase your unique personality. Horizontal wood slats appear sleek and modern, and they can update the look of your property in an instant. Horizontal wood fences are available in different heights, as well as finishing trims. Top trim and side trims can be added for a framed appearance, but can also be left out as a simple design for a more cost-effective project.

Privacy rating of Horizontal wood fences in Panama City, Florida
privacy

8.5

out of 10
Strength rating of Horizontal wood fences in Panama City, Florida
strength

7.5

out of 10
Average lifespan of Horizontal wood fences in Panama City, Florida
avg lifespan

12-15+

years
Pricing of Horizontal wood fences in Panama City, Florida
cost

$$$$$

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Upgrade Your Horizontal Fence

Upgrade your horizontal wood fence with Northern Red Wood Cedar. It adds modern style, lasting strength, and natural beauty. This fence is ideal for yards, patios, or property boundaries and outperforms standard wood in durability and longevity.

Northern Red Wood Cedar is strong, durable, affordable, and naturally pest-resistant. The strength of Olympus Trident posts, which are high-strength steel posts, ensures your horizontal fence remains stable, weather-resistant, and stylish for many years.

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Professional-Grade Features

We use only high-quality wood pickets. Unlike big box stores and discount fence companies, our wood pickets are free from major defects, which is why our fences look better and last longer. The horizontal pickets give a modern look and actually make this style fence stronger.

As with our pickets, we use only high-quality wood rails. The higher-quality rails means that our fences are stronger and last longer than discount fence companies or cheap big box store wood fences.

Premium grade posts are a critical aspect of a great fence! Our posts aren't warped or cracked or heavily knotted - each of which negatively impacts the strength and longevity of your fence! Our posts are the highest grade wood available, ensuring years of strength and beauty.

Horizontal style wood fence in Panama City Florida

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Because every wood fencing project is unique, we do not give flat pricing per foot. Pricing is determined by an in-person quote after measurements; you typically receive a quote within 24 hours of the appointment.

Yes. Color Pro wood fence pickets include a 2-year color and 10-year rot, decay & termite warranty.

Color Pro pre-stained wood fence pickets are manufactured by Pine River Group, a family owned and operated company in Michigan. Their lumber is sustainably sourced from hand-selected cuts of southern yellow pine material and is a great product we use for many satisfied customers all across Florida.

Stainless steel, powder-coated hardware designed to minimize rust and withstand Florida elements.

Typically about 15 years; with proper maintenance, 20 years or more.

Apply a wood preservative to seal and prevent rot from moisture and humidity.

Fence posts should be pressure treated to resist underground rot; protective treatment on all wood helps resist decay and extend life.

Generally stain every five years and apply sealer every two to three years, following product guidance.

Wet the fence, then use a pressure washer with a 25-degree tip on a low setting, cleaning a few boards at a time; scrub stained areas, let sit, rinse, and repeat as needed.

Sanding is not necessary for brand new wood; for older fences, sanding is recommended to prepare the surface for stain.

Yes. Remove old finishes and built-up dirt, dust, and grime before applying any finish; pressure washing is effective.

Paint or stain every few years and keep it clean to maintain appearance and protection.

Dry materials may be ready after 1-2 months of weathering; pressure-treated materials may require 3-4 months and can be checked with a moisture meter.

Standard height is 54 to 60 inches; consult for specific requirements.

A wood privacy fence designed to look equally finished on both sides and provide privacy without exposed rails.

It certainly can be! While the airflow is limited compared to a wood fence with widely spaced pickets, shadow-box fences are more able to withstand windy conditions than privacy fences with no spacing at all.

Yes. Provide examples and needs during the estimation appointment to design a custom solution.

Common styles include stockade, horizontal, shadow box, ranch rail, and board on board wood fence.

Quotes are carefully calculated without surprise fees; higher quality products and experienced installers are used, and the warranty is among the best in the Panama City area.

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How to get a horizontal wood fence installed

Here’s how it works.

  1. Pick your style Choose the horizontal wood fence style, height and color that suit your home and HOA.
  2. Book a free estimate We measure your yard, gates and slope on site.
  3. Approve your written quote See materials, gates, price and timeline in writing before you pay a deposit.
  4. We handle 811 and scheduling We call in utility locates and confirm your install day.
  5. We install and walk it with you Our W-2 crews build your fence with no subcontractors, backed by our Lifetime craftsmanship warranty.