| Custom built fences, also known as stick built fences, | | | | how did we determine 7.7'? It's really quit simply. We |
| are the common trend in the Raleigh NC area. This | | | | know the run of fencing is 100'/ We start by dividing |
| means the fence posts are set, the runners, or 2x4's | | | | 100 by 7.5.The answer is 13.33, or 13 and 1/3 section. |
| that the pickets are attached too, are constructed, | | | | This would be a noticeable difference, so it wont |
| the pickets are put up individually, and the top is cut | | | | work. Next we tried 7.6. The answer is 13.15. This |
| to the style desired. Setting posts for custom built | | | | could work, but if working with 8' 2x4's for the |
| fences differs from setting posts in panel fencing. In | | | | runners, the last section may exceed 8'. Next we |
| panel fencing, the panels are pre-made, and the posts | | | | tried 7.7. The answer is 12.98. That's pretty close to |
| must be set to the length of the panel. In custom | | | | a full number and will work great. |
| building, the post spacing is determined by the length | | | | When figuring equal fence posts spacing, there are a |
| of the run of fencing. | | | | few things to remember. Try to find a number |
| Custom fence building uses a technique known as | | | | between 7 and 8 that will go into the length of the |
| equal post spacing. In simple terms, this means the | | | | fence run equally without going over a whole number. |
| posts will be the same distance apart on any given | | | | 12.87 is better than 13.20.Its OK for different fence |
| fence line. This is even more important if the fence | | | | runs to have different spacing. If the side line has 7.7' |
| you are building has an arched or scalloped top. The | | | | spacing and the back line has 7.4' spacing, it is OK. |
| last thing you would want is to have eight foot long | | | | You will not see the difference once the fence is |
| arches on a fence run with a two foot long arch at | | | | completed. Try not to go over 7.8' spacing. Its easy |
| one end. With equal spacing, all the fence post | | | | to be off by an inch and go over eight feet. If you |
| spacing will be the same. The secret to equal spacing | | | | plan on using 2x4 lumber for your rails, and end up |
| is to find a number between seven and eight that will | | | | spacing posts over 8', it will result in a trip to the |
| divide into the length of the fence run equally. For an | | | | lumber store for 10' long 2x4's! |
| example, a 100' fence run would have post spacing | | | | Take your time and draw your project on paper. |
| of 7.7 feet. 100' divided by 7.7' = 12.98. That means a | | | | Figure out the equal post spacing before you start |
| 100' run of fencing will have 12.98 sections at 7.7' | | | | digging. Planning before building will save you time and |
| post spacing. Its not exact, but once the fence is | | | | money. |
| finished, you will never notice the .02 ' difference. So | | | | |