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Richards Construction & Flooring
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Wood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Repair

Serving Clayton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan was very accommodating and flexible with bidding and working on our project. We have several small kids at home and he was respectful of our space and time. We are very pleased with the work he did for us."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Noah Guy Contracting LLC
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Wood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Repair

Serving Clayton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our whole deck needed replacing and he did a wonderful job replacing it. I would recommend him to anyone who needs work to be done. Great Job Noah Thank You So Much."
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Both nails and screws are common in fence construction, including on pickets. Some builders prefer to use nails when connecting the pickets to the rails and screws when connecting the rails to the posts. However, the best option usually depends on the type of wood fencing and the variety of wood you choose.

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 cheapest fence to install is likely to be a wire fence, whether it’s hog wire or chicken wire. Closely following that is something repurposed that would be free to collect, like a DIY pallet fence. Most wire fences are available in large quantities at a low cost, so they’re great for homes with a tight budget.

Making a homemade pallet fence involves marking out the fence line and leveling the ground along it. Then, install metal or wooden fence posts that you slide the pallets on top of (two posts per pallet). Fasten them together with 2x4 wood boards that act as an extra layer, keeping the pallet fence secure.

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