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Timber fence materials calculator

Create a preliminary take-off for a vertical paling fence; edit the construction assumptions to match the design.

Timber design inputs

Output includes

Posts, bays, total rail metres, palings including 5% cutting allowance, concrete bags, approximate fixings and material cost.

This does not determine structural adequacy. Wind, height, soil, post section, embedment and rail size must be designed for the site.

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Turn research into a quote-ready brief

Save your fence type, length, site constraints and photos so contractors can assess the same scope.

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