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4×4 Posts
2×4 Rails
Pickets
Fence Length
Fence Height
Posts ordered at 8 ft (buried ~2 ft). For fences > 6 ft, 10 ft posts recommended.
Rails
Typically 2 rails for fences ≤ 5 ft tall, 3 rails for fences > 5 ft.
Pickets
Use 0 for solid privacy fence. Use a negative value for shadowbox (overlapping pickets).
Post Spacing
Standard is 8 ft on-center. Pre-built panels usually require 6 ft or 8 ft.
Fence Components Needed
8′ 4×4 Posts
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8′ 2×4 Rails
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Pickets
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Post Concrete
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1½″ Screws (pickets → rails)
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3½″ Screws (rails → posts)
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Estimated Material Cost
Treated Pine
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Cedar
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Redwood
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* Estimates only — costs vary by location, vendor, selected material, and quantities.
