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There are several factors to take into consideration when thinking about installing a new wood fence. The first decision that must be made is on the preferred style. Are you looking for a standard privacy or a more decorative custom look? The second decision to make is the materials used in construction. What type of wood is best for a long lasting and sturdy finished product? A common question is how deep to set the fence posts. My recommendation is to set the posts 2' deep in concrete. If there is solid rock or limestone where the posts are being set 18" will be plenty deep because the foundation is so solid. When it comes to constructing Austin fences there is about a 30% chance of hitting rock while digging. Most of west Austin is scattered with rock underneath the first layer of dirt on the surface of the ground. During the digging process is when a lot of people give up the idea of doing the construction themselves and call one of the local Austin fence companies. To get the posts set in a perfectly straight line all of the corner posts must be set first. Then a string is tied from post to post to make a straight line so you can see where to dig and set additional fence posts. They should be spaced 8' apart on center so the 8' wide 2"x 4"s have plenty of overlay for attaching them to the posts. 3" framing nails or wood screws are the preferred method for attaching the frame of the fence to the posts. Next the fence pickets go on. We always use western red cedar for all of our fence projects. Western red cedar is the standard among fence companies Austin TX. The pickets should have a reveal over the top rail of 6" and below the bottom rail approximately 10 inches. Always use galvanized ring shank nails for nailing the pickets. The galvanize will prevent rust which will cause streaking from the nail holes on the wood. The rings on the nail will prevent the nail from sliding out and the pickets from falling off in the long run. Our builders use all the right fencing equipment for all of our installations. Landmark Fence Company in South Austin is the best Austin fence company around so if you are planning to add security and beauty to your home or place of business don't hesitate to contact us.