Should wood fence panels touch the ground? | | Always | 7% | | In most cases | 3% | | In some cases | 28% | | Never | 60% | | | | | Question: Should wood fence panels touch the ground? Top Answer (60% of 28 votes): Never.
Answer: Never
Explanation: Wood fence panels generally should not touch the ground because constant contact with soil and moisture can cause faster rot, decay, and damage. Leaving a small gap helps improve drainage and can extend the life of the fence. | | Houston Fence Pro-K&K Construction Services | 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 | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Never
Explanation: The bottoms rot out and then the boards are no good so if you want to have something on the ground put a rot board on the bottom and then the boards on set on top of the rot board so the rot board will rot out and all you have to do is replace the one rot board in stead of all the fence boards | | T&M Home Services | 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 | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Never
Explanation: 1/2" off the ground | | Myrtle Beach Fence | Answer: Never
Explanation: There should be a 2" spacing at the bottom. | | Advanced Fence Construction, LLC |
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