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WoodFenceCalculator

Calculate materials needed for wood fence installation including posts, rails, pickets, and estimated cost.

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Materials Needed

Sections (8ft)
13
Posts (4x4)
14
Rails (2x4)
42
Pickets
138
Estimated Cost
$455

Materials by Fence Style

Privacy

Solid fence, maximum privacy

11 pickets/ft

3 rails per section

Shadowbox

Alternating boards, semi-private

22 pickets/ft

3 rails per section

Picket

Classic look, decorative

12 pickets/ft

2 rails per section

Quick Reference: Fence Terminology

Post

Vertical support, 4x4 or 6x6

Rail

Horizontal support, 2x4 or 2x6

Picket

Vertical boards, 1x4 or 1x6

Section

Standard 8ft panel width

Gate Post

Heavier post for gate support

Concrete Set

Post anchor method