Choose Posts for Your Horizontal Layout
Compare post and mounting options for the planned height, actual infill dimensions, and site conditions.
Choose the Pattern Across the Yard
Horizontal lines can connect a patio, side path, and rear boundary. Decide how much screening each area needs.
A Horizontal Wood Privacy Fence
A close board arrangement can screen a seating area. Review the joints, ground clearance, and views from both sides. The planned infill and its movement affect the finished screen; a design photo alone does not define the required spacing.
An Open Horizontal Slat Fence
Gaps create a lighter view across the boundary. Compare the pattern while seated and standing, then record the intended spacing. An open horizontal wood slat fence provides different screening from a closed privacy layout.
Draw the repeated sections and the awkward details together before setting the post positions.
Carry the Lines Through Each Junction
Straight Runs
Keep the intended top line and repeated board pattern visible on the drawing. Confirm the support arrangement for the actual infill instead of choosing a span from appearance alone.
Corners and Short Sections
Show how the horizontal lines meet at each corner. Plan narrow end sections with the post positions so the final cut piece fits the reviewed arrangement.
Slopes and Level Changes
Record where the ground rises or falls. Review the top line, section heights, and ground clearance together. A slope may need a different layout from a level patio edge.
Select the Groove Configuration for Your Wood Infill
The post options include four groove-size configurations: 3/4 inch with a rubber strip; 1 inch with the LINE spring-action structure and EVA; 1-1/8 inches using the post groove itself; and 1-1/2 inches with the adapter for pressure-treated timber sleepers. These are separate matching configurations. Confirm the actual infill and required parts; the dimensions do not establish a universal span or load rating.
Make the Support Detail Part of the Design
Choose the post finish, mounting approach, and gate position as part of the horizontal pattern.
Private Black Posts
The 16-gauge galvanized steel posts have a powder-coated finish. Their Private Black finish contrasts with wood. Compare a sample with your timber and follow the coating-care guidance.
Mounting Conditions
Choose the 74-inch welded-base-plate model for suitable concrete support, or 98- and 114-inch in-ground models. These are post lengths; the wood layout determines the required supports and finished fence height.
Clear Gate Openings
Place the gate around everyday access. Keep the full swing clear of walls, steps, planting, and the route along the fence.
From Horizontal Fence Design to Parts Selection
A measured layout makes the post quote useful and helps separate fixed-fence components from gate requirements.