We recommend CCA-treated or Creosote Southern Yellow Pine. These fence posts are strong and will add to the safety of the fencing. Typical: Corner/End Post 6" - 8" x 8', Line Post 4" - 5" x 8'.

Your choice of fence post will depend on the animal being contained, the lifetime you expect from the fence, and the topography (flat or rolling terrain). If you still don't know what type of post to use, the Fence Builder™ Planning Tool will recommend a selection for you. Keep in mind that corner and end posts (including gates) carry much of the strain, so for most applications these need to be sturdier than the line posts.

This depends on many factors, including the type of material used and the climate conditions in your area (snow loads, frost, winds, etc.). The American Fence Association (AFA) recommends that you consult with an experienced local fence contractor (preferably an AFA member) who is familiar with the specifications and standards associated with fence installation.

The American Fence Association (AFA) recommends that you consult with an experienced local fence contractor (preferably an AFA member) to ensure the type of wood you choose is compatible with the soil in your area. BACK TO TOP

Title 36, The Rules and Regulations that Govern Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects, Section 327.20, Unauthorized Structures states that the placement of any structure, including, but not limited to, docks, of any kind upon project lands or waters is prohibited. Devices driven into the ground such as metal fence posts to assist with moorage is also prohibited.

Use wall mounts to fasten the rails of the fence to a column. Wall mounts are small aluminum castings which go over the end of a rail and have holes to attach them to a flat surface. there are two types of wall mounts. The standard ones attach straight onto the column, while our adjuatable ones will allow you to come off the column at up to a 45° angle.

To fasten posts to a concrete slab, we always recommend that you core drill the concrete. If this is not feasible, then you may be able to use our deck mounts. These two-piece aluminum castings fit inside the bottom of a post and secure to the post though the expansion of the two pieces by tightening a bolt. Since deck mounts fit inside posts, fence styles with bottom rails may not work properly since the rails will be in the way.

It depends on the lay of your land and the breed of horse you plan to contain. For level to gentle terrain 12' spacing can be utilized. As the terrain is more severe or curving you should consider closer spacing of 10' or 8 '. Keep in mind with closer spacing you will increase the strength of your fence.

Actually the posts are not cracking. They are undergoing a process known as "checking" which results from the natural seasoning (drying out) of any piece of lumber, but particularly in any full round or square piece of timber.

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There are perhaps 10-12 different wood species that are acceptable and commonly used for fence applications. What is best for you will depend on what is readily available in your area and adaptable to the soil and climate conditions on the property works. BACK TO TOP

To attach fence panels to existing walls, columns or posts, you need to use rail end flanges (rail ends). These are screwed to the mounting surface and the rail end is inserted. If you are installing a UAB-200 pool fence, you must cut the top "ear" off the Rail End for the mid-rail as the spacing between the top rail and mid-rail (2") is too small to accommodate two full flanges.

Yes, we have wall mount castings that slide onto the fence sections to allow mounting to any vertical surface. The wall mount brackets attach to the surface with two screws.