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How Many Fence Boards Do You Need?

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Calculate fence boards, posts, and rails by length. Privacy, picket, and ranch styles.

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Berechnung

Pfosten: alle 2-2,5 m. Latten: Laenge/Lattenbreite + Abstand. 30 m Zaun: ~13 Pfosten + Latten. Doppelstabmattenzaun: der deutsche Standard. Holzzaun: Laerche oder Douglasie.

Kosten

Doppelstabmatte: 30-60 €/lfm. Holz: 40-80 €/lfm. DIY Material 30 m: 900-2.400 €.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

The most common fence failure: inadequate post depth. Posts should be 1/3 below ground (minimum 24 inches for a 6-foot fence) and set in concrete. Gravel-only posts lean within 2-3 years. Concrete costs $3-5 per post and adds decades to fence lifespan. This is not the place to cut corners.

Frequently asked questions

30 m Zaun?▾

13 Pfosten + Latten/Matten. DIY: 900-2.400 €.

Pfosten-Abstand?▾

2-2,5 m. 2 m passt zu Standardlaengen.

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