Should wood fence panels touch the ground? | | Always | 4% | | In most cases | 4% | | In some cases | 29% | | Never | 62% | | | | | Question: Should wood fence panels touch the ground? Top Answer (62% of 24 votes): Never.
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on animals and erosion | | A Fence Company biz LLC | Answer: Never
Explanation: No because it could cause the bottoms of the board to begin to rot. | | WB Lawn & Landscape | Answer: Never
Explanation: It is hard to keep them off the ground unless a concrete barrier or some other material is used which increases the cost quite a bit. | | OConnor Building & Design, LLC | | | ProMatcher | Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depending on the purpose of the fence. But, yes it is recommended. | | Henson Coatings and Construction | Answer: Never
Explanation: Should leave at least 1/4" for water run off to bypass fence and prevent wood rot. | | ATX Residential Construction | Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Though wood will decay faster when in contact with the earth, there are cases in which it is appropriate for wooden fence pickets to make contact with the ground. This especially holds true when the purpose of the fence is to constrain a pet to specified locations. | | Mountain Men Fencing | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Never
Explanation: There should be a 2" spacing at the bottom. | | Advanced Fence Construction, LLC |
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