The short answer: Horizontal wood fences look modern and pair well with contemporary and modern-farmhouse homes; vertical privacy fences are more traditional, more economical and easier to step down slopes.
Key differences
- Horizontal: modern lines, often more material and framing.
- Vertical: classic look, economical, flexible on slopes.
- Both can be built to full privacy.
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