I really see no reason why you can't do that style of fence . I do wonder what you are replacing the fencing around the pool with since where I live that fencing would need to be there

Can you clarify where the new fence will go? Is it replacing the black one and staying in that same configuration….or are you removing the black fence and just doing a new perimeter fence around your entire yard? And the vertical board and batten type fencing behind the diving board….staying or replacing?

Sorry, new fence is replacing the existing wooden fence (it is falling down in spots!) around the entire perimeter. The black fence is simply being removed and not being replaced.

While I like the look of the horizontal fences, I suspect the one pictured with the slight gap would give a lot less privacy than the gorgeous fence @User posted. Personally if I had your lovely yard, I'd go with a more classic vertical slat fence.

I love the look of horizontal fencing…tho I do also love the one SeattleMCM posted above.

If a neighbor’s child got into your yard, a horizontal fence might allow him/her to climb the fence around the pool and get into trouble or worse. Make sure your fence is not climable, uprights are too close for a child to squeeze between, and the pool gate and yard gate are kept locked. Check with your city department of building and safety for local pool safety ordinances, and if there are fencing and gate specifications, follow them. A pool can become a dangerous liability if not properly enclosed.

Then I’d stick with vertical fencing rather than horizontal…..that’s a long run of fence all around the yard and I think horizontal will just look like it’s running forever! The vertical one posted above is pretty.

actually, that pool is a good point! for a horizontal fence, the gaps are going to have to be super tiny for it to not be climbable. plus, they're not very private. some horizontal fences with tiny gaps don't look very good, but it completely depends on the style and quality.

I don't like this one:

this one looks much nicer. as long as the see-through part is high enough that people can't easily look through it, I think it adds a really nice touch. we have a lattice top and I love how it adds just a tiny bit more privacy from the distance, while not feeling too hemmed in.

If a neighbor’s child got into your yard, a horizontal fence might allow him/her to climb the fence around the pool and get into trouble or worse. Make sure your fence is not climable, uprights are too close for a child to squeeze between, and the pool gate and yard gate are kept locked. Check with your city department of building and safety for local pool safety ordinances, and if there are fencing and gate specifications, follow them. A pool can become a dangerous liability if not properly enclosed.

Oh FFS, this is so overboard. There comes a point where you can't worry about the rest of the world. As long as the OP has her yard properly fenced in, then that is all she needs to worry about.