Retaining walls can be used for different purposes: 1) to increase the height of a fence, 2) separate the fence boards from coming into contact with the soil, 3) hold back dirt when there is an elevation issue, and 4)an attractive addition to a fence creating a horizontal counterpoint to the vertical fence boards.
The retaining boards are horizontal 2X12 pressure treated Douglas Fir.
The appearance of the pickets can be customized in many ways. The tops of the boards can be “dog eared”, pointed or flat and the pickets can be “sandwiched” or inset between the rails. Additionally a 2×6 top cap or even lattice can be added if desired. Rails, pickets or posts can be finished with custom effects like bevels, additional trim or post caps.
This fence is constructed from hand-split western red cedar rails that are roughly 4″ to 5″ thick and are set in a zig zag style.
This fence is typically set in a 2-rail or 3-rail formation (approx. 3´ to 3 1/2´ tall) although it can be stacked higher. This is a great fence for front yards, gardens and livestock (i.e. horses and sheep).
Lattice can be used for numerous design ideas including fences, toppers, screens or arbor applications. This style can make a beautiful and dramatic addition to your yard and be practical at the same time.
Lattice is set typically in either a diagonal (diamond shape) or square pattern. The openings in these pre-fabricated two styles can range from 1 1/4″ (privacy) up to 3 1/2″ (garden). Also lattice generally comes in three different thicknesses (1/4″, 3/8″ and jumbo (1/2″). Lastly we can custom fabricate a lattice design to suite your designs goals.
Picket fences can be made from wood, vinyl or composite materials. The design possibilities for a picket fence are limitless and gives a nostalgic cottage look to any yard.
The pickets can be customized in many ways. The tops of the boards can be “dog-eared”, flat, pointed etc, as well as the the pickets can be “sandwiched” or inset between the rails. Additionally a 2×6 or lattice top cap can even be added. Rails, pickets or posts can be finished with custom effects like bevels, additional trim or post caps.
For a more decorative, finished look we suggest adding a 2″x4″, 2″x6″ or 2″x8″ top cap. It works well with the following fence styles: flat top, board-on-board, clapboard, shadow box or tongue & groove.
We offer many different types of decorative treatments to add to the top of a solid wood fence. Fence top treatments are an enhancement, giving it added personality to compliment your landscaping. These additions not only add height for more privacy, but can also be used on shorter fences to give a more decorative look.
Check out these different top treatments which include: vertical 2X2 or 2X4 toppers, horizontal boards, 2×6 top caps, post caps =….or whatever your imagination can think of.
Our customers sometimes want posts that will outlast wood posts. The posts are galvanized round steel posts (typically used for chainlink fences) with brackets that are used to attache the wood rails. Fence styles are usually limited to wood fences without top treatments, so Flat Top, Dog-Ear, Board-on-Board, Clapboard and Capped styles are our general choices for this post type. The advantage of this post comes is recognized when the rails and boards begin to rot and need to be replaced, the posts remain and new rails and boards are installed. So the posts can be reused several times over, saving money in the long run.
The Basket Weave uses horizontal boards woven back and forth on the posts to make an impressive alternative to basic fence enclosures. The posts are typically pressure treated Douglas Fir and the horizontal boards are 1″x6″ Construction Heart Redwood.
Shadow Box is a perfect style for the homeowner who wants a custom open look appearance. The boards are nailed to the rails on alternating sides, with a slight overlap. The effect is more privacy when viewed straight on, yet open when viewed at an angle.
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