What is the correct spacing for wooden fence posts? | | 5 feet | 5% | | 6 feet | 10% | | 7 feet | 5% | | 8 feet | 78% | | | | | Question: What is the correct spacing for wooden fence posts? Top Answer (78% of 19 votes): 8 feet.
Answer: 7 feet
Explanation: We like to put our posts at around 7.5' linear feet apart approximately. This will allow us to use more common 8' materials. If we install a horizontal wooden fence, then we will move them closer to 6' apart. | | OConnor Building & Design, LLC | Answer: 8 feet
Explanation: Varies between 6 and 8 feet based on preferences. | | Buckeye Guys Construction, LLC | Answer: 8 feet
Explanation: Typically 8' unless the fence is horizontal build then they would typically be 6'. | | ATX Residential Construction | | | ProMatcher | Answer: 8 feet
Explanation: 8 ft is the absolute maximum distance fence posts should be set apart from each other. Any further and the fence will sag. | | Mountain Men Fencing | Answer: 8 feet
Explanation: Always 8' for most types of fencing | | Myrtle Beach Fence | Answer: 5 feet
Explanation: For a 6'H wood fence is is every 4' in Miami-Dade County and could vary throughout the country. | | Advanced Fence Construction, LLC |
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