A Lexington fence is our full panel privacy fence with an upgrade built in. It starts with the same solid wall of cedar boards. Then it adds three trim boards near the top. Those boards give the panel extra depth and a layered look you notice from the street. You get full privacy in a fence that reads high-end instead of plain.
Think of it as the full panel with better tailoring. The privacy is identical, boards run tight from rail to rail, so nothing shows through. The difference is all in the trim work up top, where those boards add shadow lines and dimension a flat panel can't match.
At Rare Bears Fencing, we build Lexington fences with cedar boards, rails, trim, and caps. A typical build comes with:
It's one of the styles we build under wood fence installation. If you like the full privacy of a solid fence but want it to look a step above the standard, this is the one.
A Lexington fence carries more visible detail than a plain panel. The trim boards, the caps, the clean top line, all of it sits out where people see it. So the build has to look sharp up close and hold up in Seattle weather. We use quality cedar on both counts:
It fights our wet winters. Cedar's natural oils resist moisture, so posts, rails, and trim stay straight instead of warping like cheaper lumber. That matters more here, because a bowed board throws off the crisp trim lines.
It finishes clean. Left alone, cedar fades to a soft silver-gray. Stained, it holds a richer tone that makes the trim stand out. Either way the grain reads warm, not industrial.
You can pick your cedar. Western Red Cedar is the popular choice. It has a warm tone and resists rot. Clear cedar is the premium option, with no knots. Incense cedar is rarer, with richer grain and color, and we use it on standout builds. We'll help you choose.
Every board and trim piece is Grade 1 cedar. On a fence built around visible detail, knots are what give away a cheap build. They soak up stain unevenly. They can also fall out and leave holes right where the eye lands.
Underneath the looks, the structure does the work. Posts go in concrete so the run stays plumb, and the trim caps the panel cleanly to help shield the boards below. The result holds its looks and stands up to years of Pacific Northwest rain. That's the standard we hold every Lexington build to.
All four of these are solid cedar privacy panels, so they block the view and mark your line the same way. Where they differ is the finish. The Lexington adds three trim boards for depth, the full panel keeps it simple, the estate hides its framing for a clean face, and the modified panel sits raised off the ground. Here's how they compare.
The honest read: the privacy is the same across all four, so it comes down to the look you want. A full panel fence keeps things simple and easy on the budget. The Lexington is the pick when the fence sits out front and you want the trim detail people notice. Still deciding? Bring us the yard and we'll tell you straight which one suits it.
Every yard we fence is a little different, and the Lexington fits right into all of them. Scroll through a few we've finished around the area. Every one is a full-privacy panel, so look closely at the trim near the top. That detail is what lifts it above a standard fence and gives each build its finished look.
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Pressure Treated Pencil Stick 3 ½" x 3 ½"
Pressure Treated 2x4 Rails
Grade 1 Cedar Fence Boards 5½" x ⅝”
Post Caps Included
Stainless Steel Nails
Jumbo Pressure Treated Posts 4⅛" x 4⅛"
Appearance Grade Cedar 2x4 Rails
Grade 1 Cedar Fence Boards 5½" x ⅝”
Post Caps Included
Stainless Steel Nails
Appearance Grade Cedar Post on Pipe 3 ½" x 3 ½"
Appearance Grade Cedar 2x4 Rails
Grade 1 Cedar Fence Boards 5½" x ⅝”
Post Caps Included
Stainless Steel Nails
Clear Cedar Post on Pipe 3½" x 3½"
Appearance Grade Cedar 2x4 Rails
Clear Cedar Fence Boards 5½" x ⅝"
Post Caps Included
Stainless Steel Nails
Take the trim off a Lexington fence and you're left with a standard full panel. So the trim is worth understanding, because it's the whole reason to choose this style.
You keep all the privacy of a solid fence and gain a higher-end look. That trade pays off most when the fence sits out front, along a road, or on a corner lot where the whole street sees it. It's why homeowners around Seattle ask for the Lexington by name.
The character of a Lexington fence lives in its finish work. A few choices shape how yours turns out, and they're worth thinking through before we build.
Height is the other lever. Lower runs suit front yards and garden edges. Taller builds handle full backyard privacy. We'll walk the options with you on-site once we see the space.
A Lexington fence starts from the same place as a full privacy panel. You're paying for cedar boards, posts, rails, and the labor to set a solid run. Then the trim adds to it. Those three boards mean more cedar and more labor than a plain panel. That's the piece that separates a Lexington's price from a standard full panel's.
From there, the usual things move the number. A longer run means more of everything. A higher cedar grade like clear cedar costs more than standard. Gates add their own framing and hardware. Post-on-pipe upgrades add strength and cost. And Seattle's hilly, tree-lined lots often need stepped sections to follow a slope, which is more careful cutting than a flat yard asks for.
None of that is guesswork on your end. When we measure your yard, we price the panel and the trim detail together and hand you a clear written quote. Want to see real builds first? Browse our wood fence projects before we talk numbers.
The whole point of a Lexington is the trim, and trim is where careful work shows. Three boards set with even spacing and clean, tight joints look custom. The same three boards set in a hurry look like an afterthought. And a crooked trim line has nowhere to hide on a plain privacy panel. So this is a style you want built by a crew that treats the detail as the job, not the finishing touch.
That care is a big part of how Rare Bears Fencing earned its 4.9-star rating from 631 reviews, and why homeowners across King and Snohomish Counties keep coming back to us for their wood fence projects.
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It's our full panel privacy fence with three trim boards added near the top for extra depth and a finished look. You get the full privacy of a solid cedar panel plus a dressed-up, custom appearance. At Rare Bears Fencing, we build it in cedar.
The privacy is identical, both are solid cedar panels. The Lexington adds three trim boards near the top for depth and detail, so it looks a step above a standard panel. It's the style to choose when the fence will be seen from the street.
Yes. The boards run solid from rail to rail, so there's nothing to see through. The trim detail is about looks, not coverage, so you get complete privacy along with the finished appearance.
It runs a bit more than a plain full panel because of the added trim boards and finish labor. The final number depends on your run length, cedar grade, gates, post upgrades, and whether your lot slopes. We give you a written quote after we measure.
Cedar all the way through. Western Red Cedar is the popular pick for its warm tone and rot resistance. Clear cedar is the premium, knot-free choice. Incense cedar is rarer, picked for its grain and color on standout builds. All three resist rot and insects far better than untreated wood, and all stay straight in our damp climate. You can also upgrade the posts to cedar or clear-cedar post-on-pipe.
It varies. Lower runs around three to four feet suit front yards and garden borders. Taller builds handle full backyard privacy. Seattle limits front-yard fence height, so we confirm the rule for your property during the estimate.
Yes, that's where it shines. The trim detail gives you a fence that looks finished and custom from the street, which a plain panel doesn't. It's a popular pick for corner lots and homes in appearance-minded neighborhoods.
Not much. Rinse it off now and then, and re-stain the cedar every 2 to 3 years if you want to hold a tone. Cedar handles our climate well on its own, so upkeep stays light.
Absolutely. Sloped and rocky ground is normal here, and we build the sections to follow the grade so the fence sits level and the trim line stays clean. Our crews do this on Seattle-area lots all the time.
The easiest way is to call (206) 202-9157 or send a message through our site. One of our team comes out, measures the space, and walks you through trim, caps, cedar grade, and stain options. You'll get a written quote before anything's decided. We cover most towns across King and Snohomish Counties.
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