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Portland Fence & Deck Collective

Create privacy without making the yard feel like an afterthought.

A privacy fence changes sightlines, shade, airflow, sound, and the relationship between neighboring spaces. Height matters, but material, board spacing, top profile, finished sides, gates, landscaping, and transitions often determine whether it feels intentional.

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Project scope

What this project can include

  • Cedar privacy fences
  • Horizontal privacy fencing
  • Vinyl privacy systems
  • Good-neighbor designs
  • Lattice and decorative tops
  • Privacy gates and transitions

Define what privacy means for the property

Blocking a neighboring window, securing a pet area, screening a patio, and enclosing an entire yard are different problems. The design should respond to the actual viewing angles and spaces instead of defaulting to the same height everywhere.

Wood, vinyl, and screening choices

Cedar offers natural texture and custom detailing. Vinyl provides a consistent, low-maintenance surface. Semi-private layouts, lattice, or targeted screens may preserve more light and airflow where complete enclosure is unnecessary.

Height, boundaries, and neighbor-facing details

Allowable height and placement can vary by jurisdiction, yard location, visibility conditions, and neighborhood rules. Confirm the property line and current requirements before construction, and decide how finished faces and shared boundaries will be handled.

Project perspective

Privacy is about sightlines, not only height.

A site-specific layout can screen the spaces that matter while preserving light, landscaping, and a comfortable relationship with the home.

Visualization of a cedar privacy fence screening a landscaped backyard

Planning visualization generated for Oregon Collective. It is not a photograph of member work, a promised design, or a project estimate.

Common questions

Privacy fencing questions