FenceStraight run with a pedestrian gate
Straight run with a pedestrian gate: 12 m; posts 8; gate count 1.
↗ One layout. Every calculation.
Plan your fence. Know what to order.
Draw the runs, place the gates and turn one layout into a practical materials list. Compare options using your own prices.
A clear plan before the first post.
01 / FenceQuantio↗
LayoutMaterialsBudget
01 / Choose your next step
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02 / Example
Ready-to-edit layouts
Two runs sharing a corner
Two runs sharing a corner: 12 m; posts 7; gate count 0.
↗Fence with two separate gates
Fence with two separate gates: 30 m; posts 16; gate count 2.
↗Closed rectangular yard
Closed rectangular yard: 54 m; posts 24; gate count 0.
↗Two independent fence runs
Two independent fence runs: 20 m; posts 11; gate count 0.
↗Wide access between fence runs
Wide access between fence runs: 20 m; posts 10; gate count 1.
↗03 / Read the guide
Practical guides
Plan gates before ordering materials
List who or what must pass through each opening: people, bins, garden equipment or vehicles. Measure the actual item and its turning path. A gate leaf width is not necessarily the clear opening, and neither is necessarily the center-to-center spacing between supporting posts.
↗Racked vs stepped fence panels
Racking changes panel angles so the infill follows the ground. Stepping keeps each panel level, with elevation changes at posts. The choice affects bottom gaps, post lengths and cut details, not just appearance.
↗Swing vs sliding gates
A swing gate needs room for its arc and ground clearance across that arc. A sliding gate needs space alongside the opening, plus the required track or cantilever arrangement. Compare the clear usable opening rather than just leaf dimensions.
↗Vinyl vs composite fences
Vinyl and composite are different product families. Composite formulations and support systems vary; a board made for decking should not be assumed suitable for a fence. Check approved spans, thermal-movement details and compatible posts in the installation instructions.
↗Metal vs wood fences
Metal and wood can both create open or more private boundaries, depending on the system. Compare height, visible gaps and gate construction first. Metal panel kits need compatible brackets and corrosion protection; wood construction needs suitable boards, rails and fasteners.
↗Fence ordering checklist
Check each segment against the site sketch. Confirm that corner coordinates match and each gate appears once. Review the height, actual board widths, post dimensions, panel spacing and the intended infill pattern. Ensure the drawing uses one measurement convention throughout.
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