Thoughts on privacy fences with horizontal boards?

I like them but I feel they are more appropriate if you have a mid-century modern or other contemporary house. I also don't care for the one in your pic. I like the ones that vary the width of the boards.



Or has a decorative change of board size at the top





As for cost and durability, there are many ways to construct a horizontal fence but I think your posts should be max 6' apart since you are spanning that distance without rails as you would have on a vertical fence. The boards will not have rails as support across that span so will be more prone to cupping and less "solid" if something heavy hits it, say a drunk on a scooter. So putting posts at 6' o.c. vs. a typical 8' o.c. for a vertical fence will drive up the costs.

That's something I'm contemplating at this time because I have close to 300' of shadow box style fence to replace. I'll have to get some pricing options.

I have no idea on cost, but I can tell you that I love the look. If it’s in the budget, go for it.

I had about 150' installed in March. Posts spaced at 6'. Used 5/4 pressure treated pine deck boards for a total height of 5'. Looks good and have gotten a lot of compliments. Fairly expensive though...

Yeah probably about right. I had about 100' of 5' black chain link at same time and all together it was like $5500

Your fence is very nice.