How far apart should posts be for a horizontal fence?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Q: What is another alternative to a wood or plastic snow fence?

• <div><p>A living snow fence acts much like a man made snow fence, but is a windbreak of trees, shrubs, and native grasses. It acts much like any snow fence as it controls how snow drifts and blows into specific areas. The plants that make up a living snow fence are often seen along ditches, roads, farms and communities.</p></div>

Q: Do metal fence posts need concrete?

• <div><p>Whether metal fence posts need concrete depends on the environment and the ground they're placed on. For thick earth and areas without significant weather or high wind, you can get by without concrete, but in areas with weak dirt and strong seasonal weather, it's a good idea to install a concrete base on each individual post. This increases the cost but not as much as replacing or reinstalling the fence would. </p></div>

Q: When’s the best time to install a privacy fence?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-benefits-installing-new-fence-fall-or-winter.htm">Installing a fence in fall and winter</a> will often save you money. These are the slow times for most fencing companies since fewer people tend to use their backyard during these seasons. Plus, installing a wood fence during the fall allows the wood to season without the heat of the summer sun.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: What is the best material for a garden fence?

• <div><p>Because it's cost-effective and does a great job of keeping pests out and plants in, vinyl is probably the best option for building a DIY garden fence. The material is also easier to work with than metal, which may prompt a homeowner to tackle the project themselves instead of hiring a pro. </p><p>Chicken wire is also a great option to put on top of your vinyl fencing, as it&rsquo;s budget-friendly and easily accessible.</p></div>

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I am generally happy with the outcome and would use Brian's company again. I was very grateful to Brian for being willing to tackle the undesirable job of cleaning up the mess left by "the other guy" -- something many handymen/contractors just won't do. Now, three months after the work was...
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Jason & Patrick always replied in a timely way, and more so after I sent in the signed contract. Jason took a lot of time to answer my many questions, and is a font of roofing knowledge. They were prompt, and completed the job in the stated timeframe, even though it required working past 7pm on...
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Wrought Iron questions, answered by experts

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.

A living snow fence acts much like a man made snow fence, but is a windbreak of trees, shrubs, and native grasses. It acts much like any snow fence as it controls how snow drifts and blows into specific areas. The plants that make up a living snow fence are often seen along ditches, roads, farms and communities.

Whether metal fence posts need concrete depends on the environment and the ground they're placed on. For thick earth and areas without significant weather or high wind, you can get by without concrete, but in areas with weak dirt and strong seasonal weather, it's a good idea to install a concrete base on each individual post. This increases the cost but not as much as replacing or reinstalling the fence would.

Installing a fence in fall and winter will often save you money. These are the slow times for most fencing companies since fewer people tend to use their backyard during these seasons. Plus, installing a wood fence during the fall allows the wood to season without the heat of the summer sun.

Because it's cost-effective and does a great job of keeping pests out and plants in, vinyl is probably the best option for building a DIY garden fence. The material is also easier to work with than metal, which may prompt a homeowner to tackle the project themselves instead of hiring a pro.

Chicken wire is also a great option to put on top of your vinyl fencing, as it’s budget-friendly and easily accessible.

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