Fencing is one of the most visible and functional elements of a residential property. Done right, it adds privacy, security, and defined outdoor space. Done wrong — with undersized posts, no concrete footings, or hardware that rusts in two seasons — it becomes a maintenance headache that degrades faster than it should. Oklahoma’s expansive clay soil presents specific challenges for fence posts: the soil expands and contracts significantly with moisture changes, heaving posts that aren’t properly set deep and with adequate concrete. We set fence posts at minimum 24 inches depth (36 inches for 6-foot privacy fences) in concrete footings that extend below the frost line, using structural posts sized to the span — not just whatever lumber is cheapest. VistaScapes & Design installs cedar privacy fences, metal ornamental and ranch fences, composite privacy panels, and decorative vinyl fences throughout Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, and Owasso.

Fence Types We Install

Cedar Privacy Fence

Western red cedar is the premier wood fencing material for Oklahoma — naturally resistant to rot and insect damage, dimensionally stable through temperature changes, and the best-looking wood privacy fence available. We use tight-knot cedar for our privacy panels, not the wide-knotted #3 lumber that some contractors spec to save money. Standard installation is dog-ear 6-foot privacy panels with 4×4 cedar posts on 8-foot spans, set in concrete. Board-on-board cedar construction (boards overlapping with alternating orientation) is available as an upgrade — it has no gaps for privacy while allowing air movement through the fence, which reduces warping and extends panel life. Cedar left unfinished weathers to a natural silver-gray; stained or sealed cedar can be color-matched to your home’s exterior.

Ornamental Metal Fence

Powder-coated steel and aluminum ornamental fences for front yards, pool enclosures, and property perimeters where security and visibility are both priorities. Ornamental metal fences don’t rot, don’t warp, and don’t need periodic replacement of panels like wood fences. Steel ornamental fencing is the strongest option for security applications; aluminum is lighter and available in a wider range of styles but is appropriate for perimeter and decorative applications rather than high-security enclosures. Both are available in standard heights (3-foot, 4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot) and in multiple picket styles — flat-top, spear-top, or arched rail.

Split Rail and Ranch Fence

2-rail and 3-rail split rail fencing for larger properties, acreage boundaries, and decorative definition of landscape zones. Split rail is often used in Tulsa’s acreage neighborhoods and larger lot subdivisions in Owasso, Bixby, and Catoosa. Ranch fence (pipe, T-post, or smooth wire) for agricultural and semi-rural properties. Both are installed with appropriate post depths and spacings for the linear footage and terrain.

Composite and Vinyl Privacy Fence

Low-maintenance composite and vinyl privacy panels for homeowners who want the look of wood without the maintenance requirements. Composite (wood fiber and PVC resin) and vinyl panels don’t rot, splinter, or need staining. They expand and contract slightly more than wood with temperature changes, which requires specific installation techniques — expansion gaps at the rails and proper post spacing — to prevent buckling. We install composite and vinyl fences with aluminum or heavy-gauge galvanized steel inserts in the posts for rigidity that the material itself doesn’t provide.

Gates and Access Points

Every fence installation includes gates sized and hung appropriately for the application. Walk gates are typically 4 feet wide with heavy-duty hinges and a drop rod or latch on the inside. Drive-through gates (for access to a side yard, pool equipment area, or back property) are typically 6–12 feet wide, double-panel, with diagonal bracing to prevent sag. Automated gate openers are available as an add-on for drive-through gates — we install Mighty Mule and US Automatic openers with keypad and remote access. Gate hardware is galvanized or powder-coated steel throughout — no zinc-plated hardware that rusts and fails within a few seasons in Oklahoma’s humidity.