Using Wood Fence Boards Horizontal Siding
In our case we took 16 foot long fence boards and divided our fence perimeter into even sections leaving about seven and a half feet from centre to centre of each post.
Using wood fence boards horizontal siding. Use planks of varying width ex 2 inch 4 inch 6 inch to create visual interest. These recycled fence boards should make for very strong siding. Attaching redwood boards horizontally to fence posts set in concrete. For the siding we used standard 1 x6 x5 8 8 foot fence boards.
Use a level to make sure the top board is horizontal. Or choose tongue and groove planking for maximum privacy with no gaps. Use exposed dark metal posts for a rustic modern look. Using a spacer to keep a consistant gap between the boards to allow some light and air to pass.
Building a horizontal fence. With a horizontal fence you need to really plan out your post spacing which will in large part be based on the length of your horizontally oriented fence boards. To do this hold the spacer board in place and fasten your next board on the ends then remove the spacer board and repeat as you fasten more boards. Stylistically it s only horizontal newman said.
Instructions on hanging a gate on the fence if desired. Add 1 2 inch of distance between planks for an open look that permits a breeze.