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How much material for 150 feet of 4-foot fence?

Answer
20 posts, 38 rails, 300 pickets
Post spacing: 8 feet on centerSections: 19Estimated cost: $1,090–$2,004

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How We Calculated This

Posts = ceil(Length / Spacing) + 1, Rails = Sections × 2, Pickets = Length × 2

Posts = ceil(150/8) + 1 = 20. Rails = 19 × 2 = 38. Pickets = 150 × 2 = 300.

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