How far apart should fence posts be?

• <div><p>The ideal distance between fence posts depends on several factors, including the terrain, the purpose of the fence, and the material used. For different types of fences, here are some general guidelines:</p><ul><li><p><b>Wood and Metal Fences:</b> Posts should be spaced between 5 and 8 feet apart.</p></li><li><p><b>Vinyl Fences:</b> Spacing can be between 6 and 8 feet.</p></li><li><p><b>Chain-Link, Mesh, or Lattice Fences:</b> Posts can be set anywhere from 4 to 25 feet apart, with 4-10 feet being common for chain-link.</p></li><li><p><b>Wire Fences:</b> Spacing can be up to 12 feet apart.</p></li></ul></div>

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Q: How far apart should strands be from each other?

• <div><p>The bottom strand should sit between 12 to 15 inches from the ground. If you have a problem with small critters, you can aim for 8 inches. Three-strand fences should be 16 to 19 inches apart, four-strand fences should be 10 to 12 inches apart, and five-strand fences should be 8 and 10 inches apart.</p></div>

Q: How do you join a silt fence?

• <div><p>When your rolls of silt fence join together, you&rsquo;ll want to overlap them to make sure they&rsquo;re still as effective at keeping water out without requiring fastening together. Overlap two sections of the silt fencing so that two sheets of fabric cover the span of two posts. If you want to fasten them together, you can staple them or use a zip tie, depending on whether your posts are metal or wood. </p></div>

Q: How do I choose a reputable dog fence installation company?

• <div><p>The first step in choosing a reputable dog fencing company is to confirm that the professional has experience in your particular area and maintains positive reviews online. You should also check the Better Business Bureau&rsquo;s (BBB) website to see if they have accrued customer complaints in the past. Additionally, you can ask the following questions to qualify the pro:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have experience installing the specific fence material I want?</p></li><li><p>Will you pull permits for the installation?</p></li><li><p>Will you help get a survey done to make sure I build on my property?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a list of referrals?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Does an aluminum fence add value to a home?

• <div><p>You'll notice that many <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-adds-value-to-a-home.htm">projects that add value to your home</a> involve increasing curb appeal. Adding an aluminum fence improves the style of your yard and the safety levels for pools, pets, and backyard playtime. You can also choose aluminum fence designs with unique ornamental features or paint the fence to match your home's style.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2026
Sericd was great video call reallt made it easy. Also the schematics of what the fence would look like were awesome. Salesman was prepared, very nice and knowledgeable and just a good guy.
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Reviewed in March 2025
I have used Rhiley on several different jobs, he's done 2 roofs for me. He's repaired drywall and replaced some doors. I highly recommend him. He's a great guy, takes pride in his work and cleans up his work area.
RF Carpentry, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
BMC kept the cost down (but not the appearance or quality) by repairing a damaged chain link fence.
BMC Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
I hired them to install a fence, love it, they are the best , great prices, great service, I highly recommend them.
BMC Construction
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Reviewed in May 2022
Robert is a very friendly and efficient person, he is totally compatible with people, I would not have anyone else to do my lawn.
Edge Up Lawncare
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Reviewed in March 2021
Very professional work. We had dark and bright colored walls painted white! Dry wall tapes needed repair and now are invisible! Kyle was outstanding and the crew did a good job too. We couldn't be happier.
2nd Street Painting
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Reviewed in April 2019
I called and they responded right away. They came out quickly, as they had scheduled, and gave me a quote. Due to weather, they ended up being delayed. However, after my fence continued to fall down even more, I called them and they came out within 24 hours, and charged me what they originally...
Superior Services
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Reviewed in August 2015
After obtaining a couple of estimates, I chose Carlson's because of the positive reviews on Angie's List, and their excellent price estimate. When the work was done, it was thorough and professional. They were able to disconnect our chain link fence to get into the yard, then fix it up again...
CARLSON TREE SVC
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Reviewed in November 2012
In order for the truck to pull into our backyard, the fence was carefull disconnected from the gate and rolled vertically back for the truck to approach the tree. <br /> The large, utility-size truck with extending bucket was leveled in place by the tree. <br /> The top branches were removed...
Larson Tree Service
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THE CANINE TRAINERS

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"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

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Mateo Fencing & Landscaping

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We specialize in Fencing, Decks, Handyman, Painting, Remodeling, Lawncare etc. We have been in business 5 years.

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

The ideal distance between fence posts depends on several factors, including the terrain, the purpose of the fence, and the material used. For different types of fences, here are some general guidelines:

Wood and Metal Fences: Posts should be spaced between 5 and 8 feet apart.
Vinyl Fences: Spacing can be between 6 and 8 feet.
Chain-Link, Mesh, or Lattice Fences: Posts can be set anywhere from 4 to 25 feet apart, with 4-10 feet being common for chain-link.
Wire Fences: Spacing can be up to 12 feet apart.

The bottom strand should sit between 12 to 15 inches from the ground. If you have a problem with small critters, you can aim for 8 inches. Three-strand fences should be 16 to 19 inches apart, four-strand fences should be 10 to 12 inches apart, and five-strand fences should be 8 and 10 inches apart.

When your rolls of silt fence join together, you’ll want to overlap them to make sure they’re still as effective at keeping water out without requiring fastening together. Overlap two sections of the silt fencing so that two sheets of fabric cover the span of two posts. If you want to fasten them together, you can staple them or use a zip tie, depending on whether your posts are metal or wood.

The first step in choosing a reputable dog fencing company is to confirm that the professional has experience in your particular area and maintains positive reviews online. You should also check the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) website to see if they have accrued customer complaints in the past. Additionally, you can ask the following questions to qualify the pro:

Do you have experience installing the specific fence material I want?
Will you pull permits for the installation?
Will you help get a survey done to make sure I build on my property?
Do you have a list of referrals?

You'll notice that many projects that add value to your home involve increasing curb appeal. Adding an aluminum fence improves the style of your yard and the safety levels for pools, pets, and backyard playtime. You can also choose aluminum fence designs with unique ornamental features or paint the fence to match your home's style.

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