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Privacy Fence Company
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Serving Fruitport, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"This is the only fence company I would use. The were super professional, knowledgeable and respectful. It’s been 3 years and I am still happy with the craftsmanship. I don’t remember the cost, but it was super reasonable."
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Neighborly Fence
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Neighborly Fence
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Big Rapids Roofing, LLC
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Serving Fruitport, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"The best roofing product available (GAF). Complete install in one day. Cleanup was excellent. The install was to the best possible standards (ice dam, valleys, ridge vents, etc. Very satisfied, and happy I chose Big Rapids Roofing. I highly recommend them."
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+8

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

You can sometimes install a fence over a gas line. Fence installation typically requires a two-foot depth for posts, so if the lines are shallower than two feet, you cannot put a fence post over the line. You’ll need to call 811 to get the gas lines located and marked before you start the project.

Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can’t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag. 

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 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 recommended height for a garden fence depends on its primary purpose. For pest control, the necessary height varies by animal. To keep out small pests like rabbits, a fence should be at least two to three feet tall. If you live in an area with deer, you will need a much taller fence, at least five feet high, to prevent them from jumping over. If the main goal is privacy, the fence should be at least seven feet tall. For purely decorative fences, the height is a matter of personal preference.

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