How private can a horizontal slat fence be?
Custom Railings Oregon2026-10-03T03:27:16-07:00Spacing decides it. Butt the slats up close and the yard is fully screened. Leave a narrow, even gap and you block sightlines while keeping the light. Open the gap further and the fence turns into a clean horizontal line.
Can you match a fence to the architecture of a lakefront home?
Custom Railings Oregon2026-10-03T03:26:54-07:00That is most of what we do here. We match profile, proportion, and color to the house, then build a matching gate so the whole line reads as one piece. Fabricating fence, gates, and any laser cut panels together keeps the run consistent.
Can the fence finish match hardware we already have?
Custom Railings Oregon2026-10-03T03:26:32-07:00Yes. We powder-coat in a wide range, and bronze, blackened, and matte black finishes are the most requested here. We can show samples against your existing door hardware, light fixtures, and siding before anything is fabricated.
Do you work with communities that have design guidelines?
Custom Railings Oregon2026-10-03T03:26:05-07:00Yes. Many Lake Oswego communities set standards for fence height, style, or material, and we supply the drawings and finish samples the design review asks for. The fence stays inside the guidelines while still being drawn for your house.
Is aluminum or steel better for a Lake Oswego fence?
Custom Railings Oregon2026-10-03T03:24:56-07:00Both suit a high-end home when the finish is right. Aluminum cannot rust, which is why the horizontal slat look is built in it, and that matters on lakefront and lake-adjacent properties where moisture never really lets up. Steel is stronger and carries ornamental detail better. We weigh the two against your design and exposure.
