How Many Fence Boards Do You Need?
Calculate fence boards, posts, and rails by length. Privacy, picket, and ranch styles.
Componentes
Postes: cada 6-8 pies (4×4 para cercas de 6 pies). Rieles: 2-3 por sección (2×4). Tablas: depende del ancho. Con tablas de 5.5": necesitas ~22 por sección de 8 pies. Para 100 pies lineales con secciones de 8 pies: 13 postes + 26-39 rieles + ~275 tablas + 10% desperdicio.
Costos
Madera tratada: $15-35/pie lineal instalada. DIY materiales: $8-18/pie. Para 200 pies: $1,600-3,600 DIY, $3,000-7,000 profesional. El trabajo más difícil: postes — alquila un taladro de poste ($50-75/día) para hoyos uniformes.
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.
