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Fence Calculator
Work out posts, rails, pickets and concrete for a fence run.
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Assumes a straight run with no gates. Each gate needs heavier posts and hardware, and corners need an extra post. Add them manually.
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How deep should fence posts go?
A common rule is one third of the above-ground height, or below the frost line where ground freezes. Whichever is deeper. A 6 ft fence typically needs a 2 ft hole minimum.
What post spacing should I use?
Eight feet is standard for timber. Reduce to six in high wind areas or for solid privacy panels, which act like sails.
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