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Has anyone used Slipfence before?
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:17 am
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:17 am
I'm interested in doing a horizontal fence - clean modern look. Wondering if anyone has any experience in either doing it themselves or any local companies who have done anything similar
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:37 pm to Ihatethiscity
A neighbor did something similar that looked great for a while. But now all of the boards are warped and it looks pretty bad. I don't think he used the 5/4 deck boards as descried on the Slipfence website.
Even with 5/4 boards, I don't know if you can find wood of high enough quality for these fences to maintain their designed appearance. And if you can find that wood, the price might be prohibitive. Just my observation.
Even with 5/4 boards, I don't know if you can find wood of high enough quality for these fences to maintain their designed appearance. And if you can find that wood, the price might be prohibitive. Just my observation.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 1/21/26 at 2:48 pm to hawkster
5/4 boards are not suitable for horizontal use unless anchored at least every 24” (16” is preferred). They will absolutely twist and cup.
for a horizontal use full 2x lumber (1.5” nominal) is the way to go. I would not consider those slat frames in the OP as a good choice unless using redwood which would be ridiculously expensive
for a horizontal use full 2x lumber (1.5” nominal) is the way to go. I would not consider those slat frames in the OP as a good choice unless using redwood which would be ridiculously expensive
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 1/21/26 at 3:09 pm to cgrand
my neighbor has horizontal boards - could be cypress im not sure. They are using screws instead of using slipfence. Looks to be every 6 feet and no major bowing that I can see. Same fence since 2019.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 8:50 am to Ihatethiscity
I've watched Pinnacle Exterior Construction put nice looking horizontal fences up in BTR. LINK The website doesn't mention those fences, but they do install them.
For long-term appeal you should plan on regular upkeep...paint or varnish.
For long-term appeal you should plan on regular upkeep...paint or varnish.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 2:32 pm to Tree_Fall
Agree and understood on the upkeep. The area we are wanting to fence is not "huge" so should be doable in an afternoon or so.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 4:27 pm to Ihatethiscity
I have always liked the look of that type of fence. My concern would be warping, as another mentioned. It would get expennsive butI would think you could avoid the warpage issue with the same type of composite boards they use for decks.
Posted on 1/23/26 at 6:01 am to Ihatethiscity
I've used Hoft before which appears to be the same type of system.
System was easy to use. Did a two sided trash enclosure with it. I haven't noticed the long side warping, but I used composite deck boards and made sure there was enough room for expansion in the channel.
System was easy to use. Did a two sided trash enclosure with it. I haven't noticed the long side warping, but I used composite deck boards and made sure there was enough room for expansion in the channel.
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