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Yes, 5 feet sticking above ground. Final height adjust was with chainsaw. I seal the tops of the posts with black roofing mastic. 2x6 rails are on 15 inch centers. The rails are 16 footers and I alternated the cuts so they weren't all on the same post.

The posts I used are NLA in California. The posts I used posts were treated like wooden telephone poles; pressure treated with cosmoline IIRC. If you are going through all the trouble to build a new fence find a source of worthwhile posts, even if you have to order them from out of state. And fence rails are screwed in, not nailed.

Scott
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Thanks. I appreciate it.

Round or square posts? I planned on using 6x6. More meat to fasten to.
 
dlundblad said:
Thanks. I appreciate it.

Round or square posts? I planned on using 6x6. More meat to fasten to.
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6 inch round.

I cannot emphasize enough that you use high quality, pressure treated, eco-unfriendly posts. There is nothing more aggravating than having the posts rot after just 5 or 6 years. Some people use redwoods posts. Bad idea. Redwood won't rot, but termites will still eat them if that's the only source of cellulose they have available.

Pic attached of the 3 row front fence. Wish I had made it four like the back fence. As you can see I used redwood rails in front, construction heart. I treated them with Pentofin. Looked great when new but over time they turned black like the posts.

Not sure I'd use redwood again because of the expense. And I don't think redwood will extend the life of the rails.

Scott

PS I double rowed the rails next to the gate, just in case I locked myself out and had to climb over the fence. Double rail would lend itself better to climbing over it.

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6 inch round.

I cannot emphasize enough that you use high quality, pressure treated, eco-unfriendly posts. There is nothing more aggravating than having the posts rot after just 5 or 6 years. Some people use redwoods posts. Bad idea. Redwood won't rot, but termites will still eat them if that's the only source of cellulose they have available.

Pic attached of the 3 row front fence. Wish I had made it four like the back fence. As you can see I used redwood rails in front, construction heart. I treated them with Pentofin. Looked great when new but over time they turned black like the posts.

Not sure I'd use redwood again because of the expense. And I don't think redwood will extend the life of the rails.

Scott

PS I double rowed the rails next to the gate, just in case I locked myself out and had to climb over the fence. Double rail would lend itself better to climbing over it.

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I don’t think if I could find non treated if I tried. Lol.

Thanks again for the info.
 
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Is this treated with that copper green?


https://www.lowes.com/pd/Severe-Wea...VImxvBB1UXggFEAQYASABEgIPdPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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That or something similar. That post will fail in 4 or 5 years. You want a treated post that looks black and tar-y like a telephone pole. Also, some posts used to be treated with arsenic. Those worked well but I haven't seen them for years.

Retailers like Lowes or Home Depot will not have want you need. Find a farm supply/agriculture type retailer.

Scott
 
A labor of love and work to keep you busy in retirement. This is exactly what I have done over the last 30 years on 2 acers of lots. I'm lucky and can dispose of the trimmings and waste on the property.

Biggest drawback are fall leaves and daily stick picking up. But the birds love it.
 
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