Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Flash" wrote in message
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or is it an error?

the previous owner built kind of a ragtag fence around the front yard.
it's about 260 ft. of fence.

the fence is built with 4x4 posts set into concrete, probably done in the
early 1970's.


Worked OK for 30 years right? Seems like a lot of work to correct a
non-problem.


sorry if you missed it, most of the original pickets are broken or gone,
and that many of the flat-mounted rails have bowed and detached from the
posts. the fence is currently a shambles except for the posts.

the other replies were somewhat useful, especially the first where the
poster says the proposed pickets are too heavy for a 10 ft. span--yet
claims a 10 ft. span is alright (?) alright for what?

i was thinking wider pickets would be good because i could space the
screws wide across the face, reinforcing the rail to some extent.

on the other hand, it gets heavy...so does anyone know where i can find
guidelines for picket with, number of rails, length of span, picket
spacing, etc...or is this "insider only" stuff? apparently some codes
demand 3" spacing for child safety.