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How much material for 75 feet of 5-foot fence?

Answer
11 posts, 20 rails, 150 pickets
Post spacing: 8 feet on centerSections: 10Estimated cost: $565–$1,035

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How We Calculated This

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

Posts = ceil(75/8) + 1 = 11. Rails = 10 × 2 = 20. Pickets = 75 × 2 = 150.

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