How do you keep a horizontal fence from sagging?

• <div><p>Since wood is weaker when installed horizontally versus vertically, a horizontal fence is prone to sagging. You can prevent this drooping from happening by building a sturdier fence. Use softwoods that are more stable, such as cedar and redwood, or denser hardwoods for your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-wood-fencing.htm">fence materials</a>. If you can’t afford these pricey materials, use thicker two-by-six pressure-treated pine boards or shorten the span the fence boards have to cover by installing more posts. </p></div>

What is the purpose of a split rail fence?

• <div><p>You’ve likely been considering lots of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wood-fence-ideas.htm">wood fence ideas for your yard</a>. There are many reasons why people choose split rail fences time and again. For one, they’re one of the most wallet-friendly fencing options, especially since you don’t need to use much hardware and setting the posts doesn’t require concrete or foam. So if you have a large property and want to fence it in, your best bet may be a split rail fence.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2024

Reviewed in December 2024
The project was a fence repair on my property. It was a wooden fence that was installed a few years ago and they custom built two sections of the fence. They did a great job I was happy with the work. The only thing I would say is that I didn't know ahead of time when they were coming. The...
TA Exteriors
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Reviewed in October 2024
Have utilized Kevin’s varied services on a somewhat regular basis over the past few years. During that period, in addition to performing general yard cleanups and smaller tree cutting/trimming tasks, Kevin and his team have installed a sizable stockade fence along the rear perimeter of our...
H. Hedges Home Improvements
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Reviewed in February 2022
Randy and his assistant are hard workers and paid attention to detail. Randy took time to discuss our fencing options with us before ordering and installing it. They did a great job, working through tree roots and uneven ground. It looks beautiful, and was well worth the investment. Happy...
Cole Home Services and Landscape Construction
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Reviewed in October 2021
Northeast came two weeks earlier than planned. They worked around my fence in a hard to access area and took down several very tall pines. They did it quickly and safely. Good clean up and reasonable price. I highly recommend them.
Northeast Tree Care
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Reviewed in May 2021
We've been in our house for over 35 years and recently had a fair amount of work done. by Darryl Ames at Kacena Siteworks. He replaced our septic system, took out a number of giant tree stumps, resurfaced a huge garden and excavated big holes in ledge for a large fence needing to be replaced....
Kacena Site Work Support Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
Dan and team were excellent to work with. They installed a new leech field and septic tank for us. He was very reasonable with his pricing. No one else we got quotes from was willing to fix the landscaping and fencing after they did the install and he was willing to do it all. He guaranteed that...
Temple Dirtworks
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Reviewed in August 2019
Easy to deal with, me me for an estimate. Provides deposit, arrived 2 weeks later, installed fence, no issues no hassles. Would recommend
Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
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Reviewed in December 2018
I am so on the fence. They arrived on time. Did a terrific job. BUT We feel he plucked the 450.00 out of thin air. The invoice was very sparse with information and explanation! Toni C Somersworth I
Jeff's Drains
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Reviewed in November 2018
In then end, I have a fence that I very much love and the team installing was very nice. The project did take longer than expected and it also cost more than anticipated due to a miscommunication. My best advice would be to ask a lot of questions just to be sure you do not have any surprises.
Isinglass Property Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Jeff and Susan were a pleasure to work with. Susan worked with me to schedule a convenient time to get my fence setup. Jeff showed up on time and explained everything he was going to do. He estimated the job would take him between 3 and 4 hours and he was spot on. Once the job was complete he...
Protect-A-Child
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Since wood is weaker when installed horizontally versus vertically, a horizontal fence is prone to sagging. You can prevent this drooping from happening by building a sturdier fence. Use softwoods that are more stable, such as cedar and redwood, or denser hardwoods for your fence materials. If you can’t afford these pricey materials, use thicker two-by-six pressure-treated pine boards or shorten the span the fence boards have to cover by installing more posts.

You’ve likely been considering lots of wood fence ideas for your yard. There are many reasons why people choose split rail fences time and again. For one, they’re one of the most wallet-friendly fencing options, especially since you don’t need to use much hardware and setting the posts doesn’t require concrete or foam. So if you have a large property and want to fence it in, your best bet may be a split rail fence.

How long it takes to install a fence depends on the size of the fence; the longer the fence, the longer the install will take. That said, you can typically install a bamboo fence over a weekend for a reasonably sized yard. A team of fencing contractors can likely get your bamboo fence assembled in half a day to a day.

Regular cleaning, rust-proof coatings, and checking fasteners help prolong the lifespan.

When it comes to aluminum fence post depth, the posts should typically be about one-third of the length of the fence post deep into the ground. However, it's always best to check with your fencing manufacturer's recommendations to ensure you install it at the recommended depth for stability.

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