Attention all DIY enthusiasts! Ever wonder what the ideal distance or spacing is between two fence posts? Well, you won’t have to use the trial and error method to figure it out for yourselves ‘cause we, Big Jerry’s Fence Company, are here to tell you all there is to know about it. So, first things first, why is it critical that fence spacing and distance between adjacent posts of a fence are uniform throughout? Then, we’ll get into the specifics of the different fence types and their ideal distance range. Let’s go!
Why The Distance Between Your Fence Posts Should Be Uniform?
Equal spacing between the posts in your fence is essential because it allows the fence to maintain a proper aesthetic, and its integrity and sturdiness remain equal throughout its length. If the spacing isn’t equal, it’ll have a detrimental effect on the fence, rendering it susceptible to corrosion, warping, leaning, or just plain weakening as time passes. In short, unequal fence post distance will significantly reduce the overall fence longevity and diminish its value.
What is The Ideal Distance For Fence Posts?
The truth is, there is no specific answer that’ll be right as there are several factors to consider. Namely, your need for the fence, the type of fence being considered, the materials being used, and then externally, what’s the weather like, whether there are hostile wild animals, the soil composition, and the slope as well as the terrain where the fence will be built. Once you have definitive answers to these questions, then you can make an informed decision with precise calculations about the ideal distance between fence posts.
With that said, we do have a few safe zone ballpark estimates for you:
Vinyl, SimTek, And Wood Privacy Fence Posts
So, the ideal distance between the three major privacy fence types, wood, vinyl, and composite SimTek, is about 6 to 8 feet. However, depending on the need for more privacy, this can be even less, so to obtain complete obscurity, the fencing panels can be as close as around 4 feet.
Chain link And Aluminum Fence Posts
Next up, we’ve got the ever-resilient and reliable chain link fence. To get the maximum bang for your buck with this one, it’s best you reduce the spacing to around 4 to 5 feet. But there is flexibility here, as chain link fence spacing can stretch up to around 10 feet. For aluminum fence posts, its about the same as chain link, though because the ornamental nature of aluminum fences, you can further increase the distance, to around 12 feet.
