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Contractor & DIY Woodworking

Wood Fence Materials & Post Sizer

Calculate exact quantities of 4x4 posts, 2x4 cross rails, vertical pickets, concrete bags, and screws needed for residential privacy fencing.

Project Dimensions & Lumber Specs

Total Fence Perimeter / Length (Linear Feet)

Linear Feet

Post Spacing (On-Center)

Fence Height

Picket Width

Number of Gates

Horizontal Rails per Section

Concrete Bags per Post

Cutting Waste Allowance (%)

5% (Precision DIY) 10% 20% (Odd Angled Perimeter)

Bill of Materials (BOM)

4x4 Posts 20 +2 for gate

2x4 Rails 60 8ft lumber lengths

Fence Pickets 360 incl. waste

Concrete Bags 40 50lb Quickrete

Box Screws (lbs) 15 Exterior deck grade

Est. Material Cost $2,450 DIY Retail Avg

Post Hole Depth Recommendation: 24" - 36" (below frostline)

Gate Hardware Kit Required: 1 Complete Latch & Hinge Set

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