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Bos Fencing LLC
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Vinyl or PVC Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - Repair+7 more

Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Travis is very thorough and informative on every aspect of our fence replacement. It is really nice to work with a company that is super transparent about the work that they do. You can also tell that they take a lot of pride in the work that they do! Highly recommend Travis for all of your fence needs!"
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Zeiss construction
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Wood Fence - Install

Serving Knoxville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Joshua and his crew are hard working honest workers, he listened to my concerns and expectations and met or surpassed them. Very happy to hire him and his crew would recommend them for any decking or siding job or any general handyman jobs."
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Response time11 hrs
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Ideally, when you replace a fence post, you should also replace the concrete footing. The concrete bonds to your new post, creating a secure base. If you install a new post into old concrete, it won’t be as sturdy.

That said, it is possible. Sometimes the post will lift right out of the concrete. If not, you can use a high-lift car jack to try and lift the pole out of the footing. Put the new post into the same hole and backfill it with fast-setting concrete. Keep in mind, this won’t work well for metal posts.

While most homeowners aren't required to tell their neighbors that they’re putting up a fence, it's certainly a good idea to do so. Not only is it considerate to give neighbors a heads up about construction noise, but building a fence may limit your neighbors' access to their own backyards while building is taking place. 

The depth of your post hole depends on your post length. If you decide on a two-rail fence, the posts are likely 6 feet long. You want your hole to be at least 1/3 of the post length. In this case, your post hole should be two feet deep.

If you opt for a three-rail fence, the posts will typically be 7 feet long, meaning your post hole should be 28 inches deep.

Standard post spacing for shadowbox fences is 6 to 8 feet. This spacing ensures proper support for the heavy weight of overlapping pickets and prevents sagging between posts. However, areas with high winds, slopes, or unstable soil conditions may require closer spacing.

While wood fencing is versatile and durable, there are other fence material options to consider. Check out our comprehensive list of the Best Types of Fences for Your Home to browse through some other fencing materials. Popular types include metal fencing, such as aluminum and chain link, and wood alternatives, such as vinyl or composite fencing.

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