A horizontal slat fence is a fence that uses horizontal boards or planks that are usually spaced to provide some visibility through the fence. Slatted fences can use wood planks or pickets of the same width or varying widths.

A horizontal privacy fence is a modern fence design that incorporates wood, vinyl, composite or some other type of infill material in a horizontal layout. So that planks lay horizontally instead of vertically.

Horizontal fences are composed only of fence posts and horizontally-oriented fence boards. No stringers are used. Posts are usually six feet apart to minimize the possibility of fence boards sagging.

Horizontal fences are constructed entirely of horizontally oriented fence posts and fence boards. There are no stringers used. Posts are typically six feet apart to avoid drooping fence boards. Horizontal fences are an aesthetic choice for many residences and localities. These fences are seen as clean, modern, and contemporary.