Case study
Cedar Privacy — Leesburg, FL
287 linear feet of cap-and-trim cedar privacy with pool-code gates
Project overview
The planning behind the build.
A 0.4-acre residential lot in Leesburg needed privacy from two adjacent homes, a pool-code gate for the backyard, and a drive gate for RV access. HOA required board-and-batten or cap-and-trim profiles with a natural stain. The homeowner wanted a fence that felt like part of the architecture — not a boundary forced by code.
Material grade
Western Red Cedar, #2 & Better, kiln-dried
Post spacing
8′ on-center, 4×4 PT posts, 24″ embed in concrete
Gate specs
1× walk (36″W), 1× drive (12′W dual-leaf), 1× pool (48″W self-closing/self-latching)
Property
0.4 acres, corner lot, 5′ side setback, pool enclosure required
Technical packet
Spec sheet — the same scope every installer bid on.
This is the actual technical packet delivered to the homeowner. Every installer received the same document and bid against the same numbers — no apples-to-oranges, no missing line items.
Cedar Privacy — Leesburg, FL — Full specification
Total linear footage
287′ (including gate openings)
Fence height
6′ privacy (cap-and-trim profile, 6′ 4″ total)
Picket
1×6 dog-ear cedar, 4″ gap, stainless-steel nails
Cap rail
2×6 cedar cap, mitered corners, construction adhesive + 3″ deck screws
Trim board
1×4 cedar trim under cap, flush with post face
Walk gate hardware
Self-closing hinge, MagnaLatch Top Pull, black powder-coat
Drive gate hardware
Dual-leaf, drop rod center, 6″ strap hinges, cane bolt
Pool gate hardware
Self-closing, self-latching per FBC R4501.17.1, 54″ latch height
Finish
Cabot Australian Timber Oil, Natural Oak, two coats
Removal
185′ existing chain-link, haul and dispose
HOA submittal
Approved — cap-and-trim profile meets §7.04.C.2
Est. install cost range
$14,500 – $18,200 (3 bids, same scope)