A sloped yard changes how a composite fence needs to be laid out, but it doesn't necessarily make the installation complicated. There are two common ways to handle the change in elevation: stepped installation and racked installation. With the Modern Yard™ Composite Fence System, the right approach also depends on whether the composite boards are installed horizontally or vertically. Horizontal Composite Fence: Stepped or Racked Vertical Composite Fence: Stepped Horizontal Co