What other types of materials can I use to build a fence?

• <div><p>While wood fencing is versatile and durable, there are other fence material options to consider. Check out our comprehensive list of the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-fences-pros-cons.htm">Best Types of Fences for Your Home</a> 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.</p></div>

How far apart should chain link fence posts be?

• <div><p>For a chain link fence, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-far-apart-should-fence-posts-be.htm">ideal distance between fence posts</a> is 6 to 10 feet apart. Measure carefully to ensure even spacing, and resist the temptation to extend the distance more than 10 feet. Doing so could impact the stability of your fence. </p></div>

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Last update on September 28, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Jakob and crew took care of this fence project with solid craftsmanship, complete with total cleanup and disposal of my old fence. M and S was my 4th estimate, and pleasantly competitive with other cedar fence quotes. Will have this outfit fence my daughters place as well. Totally deserving of 5...
Mike and Son's Fencing
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Reviewed in September 2025
Very professional, efficient, and timely. He did a fantastic job staining my fence. I will definitely hire him again!
Sharp Look Painting
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Reviewed in June 2025
Dakota has done 2 semi big jobs for us. Laying large stones in a culvert and cleaning woods, building a privacy fence and leveling out yard. He does an awesome job, dependable and works quickly to get the job done. I recommend him every chance I get when someone needs odd jobs done.
Always God First LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Great family owned business father and son Duo . It is great to see that in this world nowadays. Keep up the great work Eicher Deck and Fence
Eicher Deck & Fence
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Reviewed in November 2023
It went perfectly. The fence turned out just how I wanted. Exceptional craftsmanship and work ethic. Easy to work with and priced to compete. Riverroad Fencing and Flooring are true to their word and highly recommend them for your fence. I will be using them In the future for more jobs no...
Riverroad Fencing and Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2021
So glad we went with Dog Guard for our electric fence. They were prompt, professional, and amazing with our dogs!
Dog Guard of NE Indiana, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
I had Brad complete my deck, 1 side of the privacy fence & then hired him 4 months later to finish the other privacy fence. 2021 I'll have them run the chain link fence to finish the property. He was able to pickup material for me, kept me in the know while my local store was experiencing a wood...
Johnson Installations
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DECKadent Outdoor Living

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Serving Cromwell, IN and surrounding areas

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"Super great job , when Total home and Tech completed home jobs and Fence repair , it was done better than when the original contractor installed."

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Golden Farms Demolition

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Triple E Construction

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"High quality work. Fence was stick built—not assembled from panels. Owner of business was prompt, respectful, and flexible. He communicated daily regarding schedule changes due to weather. I wish I could post a photo of the fence. It’s just what we wanted."

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

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.

There are many pros and cons to vinyl and composite fencing. Both fencing types offer longer lifespans than wood fencing, with some notable advantages. Whether one is better for you will depend on a few factors. Composite is better if you prefer recycled materials, while vinyl is extremely easy to clean.

Also, consider the disadvantages: vinyl can be more expensive, while composite fencing fades during the first six months.

Vegetable gardens can easily become a convenient food bank for your local animal population, whether it’s squirrels stealing fruit or rabbits munching on freshly grown veggies. If you want to keep those critters out, it helps to put a fence around your vegetable garden that’s at least a couple of feet tall to deter any animals from getting past it. Just make sure your fence doesn’t interrupt the amount of sunlight your garden needs to thrive.

For a chain link fence, the ideal distance between fence posts is 6 to 10 feet apart. Measure carefully to ensure even spacing, and resist the temptation to extend the distance more than 10 feet. Doing so could impact the stability of your fence.

Deer can crawl under a fence if it has a gap of around 6 inches or more. Make sure to close all gaps at the bottom of your fence to keep deer out, and the bottom of the material should be tightly secured, or the deer will push right through it. As an added benefit, closing shorter gaps at the bottom of a fence can also keep rabbits out of your yard.

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