Fence Guides
Short, practical answers to the questions every fence builder asks — each guide shows the exact formula we use, a worked example, and links straight into the calculator that does the math for you.
How Many Fence Posts Do I Need?
The post-count formula: spans, terminal posts and gate posts, with a worked example.
How Far Apart Should Fence Posts Be?
Spacing rules by material and height — and why spacing drives everything else.
How Many Fence Panels Do I Need?
Divide by panel width, round up, subtract gate openings. Worked example included.
How Many Pickets Do I Need?
Pickets per foot from board width + gap, plus the waste factor most people forget.
How to Measure for a Fence
Measure runs, not just length: corners, gates and how to turn measurements into materials.
How Much Does a Fence Cost?
DIY vs installed cost per material, what drives the price, and how to estimate yours.
Every guide follows the same promise
No fluff: a one-line answer up top, the exact formula our calculators use, a worked example with real numbers, and the assumptions and limitations spelled out. When a guide doesn't cover your exact situation, the linked calculator handles the general case — including multiple runs, corners and gate locations.