Horizontal Cedar Fence & Gate

Purpose & footprint

• A fencing hero on a Texas property line: a tall privacy fence of clear-sealed horizontal cedar boards with tight even gaps and no visible fasteners, running long and level along a clean steel-edged gravel border, a matte black steel-framed entry gate infilled with the same horizontal cedar and hung on concealed hinges with a slim vertical pull, low black path lights spaced along the gravel edge, a strip of soft ornamental grasses and a crisp St. Augustine lawn in the foreground, a mature live oak breaking over the fence line from the neighbor side, warm late-afternoon light raking across the board texture.
• Concept dimensions only; exact room dimensions and clearances are not yet measured.

Scope & quantities

• Fence length: 160 linear ft — Cedar / wood privacy
• Gates: 1 each

Materials & finishes

• clear-sealed horizontal cedar
• matte black steel gate frame
• fresh landscape green
• matte black steel-framed cedar gate with a slim vertical pull
• low black landscape path lights along the gravel border
• steel landscape edging holding the gravel line

Concept palette; specific products, availability and substitutions require confirmation.

Design details

• Horizontal cedar privacy fence & gate — roughly 120 lf
• A modern property-line statement: a tall privacy fence of clear-sealed horizontal cedar boards with tight, even gaps and no visible fasteners, running long and level beside a steel-edged gravel border. The entry gate hangs a matte black steel frame infilled with the same cedar on concealed hinges with a slim vertical pull. Low black path lights pace the gravel line, ornamental grasses soften the base, and late light rakes across the board texture. The intent is privacy that reads as architecture — straight, warm, and lit at night.
• Tall horizontal cedar boards with tight, even gaps
• No visible fasteners on the fence face
• Matte black steel-framed gate with cedar infill
• Concealed gate hinges and slim vertical pull
• Steel landscape edging holding a gravel border
• Low black path lights along the gravel line
• Ornamental grasses and crisp lawn at the base

Illustrative trade allowances

• Old fence removal: $219–$490 — Tear-out and haul-off of the existing line
• Posts & setting: $614–$1,176 — Posts set in concrete at horizontal-span spacing
• Horizontal cedar: $965–$1,959 — Clear boards, hidden fasteners, tight even gaps
• Steel-framed gate: $438–$980 — Welded frame, cedar infill, concealed hinges, pull
• Edging & gravel border: $175–$441 — Steel edging line and gravel strip
• Path lighting: $132–$343 — Low-voltage black path lights along the border
• Seal & finish: $175–$392 — Clear sealer coat across boards and gate
• Project management: $132–$294 — Scheduling, supervision, and cleanup

Illustrative allocation of the overall planning allowance across trades; these are not independently verified trade quotes. Site-specific costs may exceed these allowances.

Project assumptions

• Roughly 120 linear feet on an accessible property line
• Height per city and HOA rules — verified before build
• Clear cedar grade; knots and grain vary naturally
• Low-voltage lighting from an existing exterior circuit

Options

• Keep sound existing components where compatible.
• Compare stock, semi-custom and custom selections before ordering.
• Confirm samples in the room’s natural light.

Trades & site requirements

• Carpentry and finish installation; confirm any specialist trade needs on site.
• Check access, working clearances, occupied-home protection, waste removal and delivery space.
• Check substrate condition, moisture and concealed services before installation.

Permits & engineering

• Verify local permit requirements and HOA restrictions before work; this concept does not establish an exemption.
• Confirm anchoring, concealed wiring and applicable fire-clearance requirements.

Sequence & duration

• Measure and inspect → confirm scope and selections → check approvals → order materials → protect the site → install → inspect and finish.
• 3–7 days
• Installation window excludes design, approvals, fabrication lead times and unforeseen repairs.

Estimate basis & inclusions

• $2,850–$6,075
• Adjusted sample planning allowance. Feasibility at this budget has not been verified against current supplier and trade quotes.
• Covers only the stated quantities and installation scope; decorative objects and adjacent rooms are not included.
• Site condition, access, material choice, waste, permit requirements and concealed damage can change the written quote.

Exclusions & unknowns

• Exact product selection and current availability are unknown.
• Concealed damage, structural repair and utility relocation are excluded unless explicitly scoped.
• Permit and engineering fees, taxes and contingency require confirmation; they are not guaranteed included.
• Furniture, styling and loose appliances are excluded unless explicitly listed.

Care & maintenance

• Inspect exterior seals, drainage and fasteners seasonally; maintain finishes to the manufacturer’s schedule.
• Final maintenance instructions depend on the products selected.

Next steps

• Save the concept and note what you want to keep or change.
• Bring room dimensions and existing-condition photos to a walkthrough.
• Confirm a written scope, selections, permit needs and site-specific quote before work.

About this concept

• AI-generated design concept; not a photograph of a completed True Form job.
• Images illustrate a design direction; dimensions, code compliance and buildability require site verification.