As the old saying goes, good fences make good neighbors. In fact, even homeowners with great neighbors like their privacy – and fencing is key to marking out strong and impactful borders.

Here’s another deck privacy fence, from @nickscustomwoodworks, in a distinctive herringbone pattern. The diagonal lines look great and the thin space between slats keeps the deck area secluded.

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