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How to Calculate Wood Fence Materials

The 3 most popular styles of Wood fence in South Florida are as follows

  • Standard Dog Ear Wood Fence
  • Shadow Box Wood Fence
  • Board on Board wood Fence

 

Standard Dog Ear Fence

 

Shadow Box Wood Fence

 

Board on Board Wood Fence

 

The Qty of 4x4x8′ PT Post is the same for all 3 Styles

  • Divide The Length of Fence by 4′, then add 1 for the Starter Post – 4′ OC required for Wood Fence 6′ High

The Qty of 80lb Concrete Mix is the same for all 3 Styles

  • 1 80lb Bag of Concrete per 4×4

The Qty of 2x4x16′ PT is the same for all 3 Styles

  • Divide Length by 16′ then Multiply by 3 ( 3 runs are required)

*** The Difference comes on the # of 5/8 x 6″ Boards you will be using per Style

  • Standard Gog Ear Fence = Multiply Length by 2.2
  • Shadow Box Fence = Multiply Length by 2.5
  • Board on Board = Multiply Length by 2.5

Always check with you local building department for their requirements.

Below please find link to The Miami-Dade Building Department’s Wood Fence Detail

Miami-Dade Building Depart fence-wood detail

 

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