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Determining Post Spacing for Panels and Gates
Now that you have your string line run for guidance, you need to determine how far apart your posts will be
spaced. This will vary based on whether a full fence panel, trimmed fence panel or gate is going in-between
two posts.
NOTE – If you are utilizing our specialized flange posts, see the measurements discussed
on pages 16-18.
Fence Panel Post Spacing
Our Infinity Aluminum® fence panels come in 6’ and 8’ widths depending on the grade, but vary slightly due
to different component sizes.
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6’ Wide Traditional Grade Aluminum Fence Panels
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Physically 72.5” wide, but that includes the 3/4”portion of the rail that slides inside the post.
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71” of fence panel will be visible between the posts when installed.
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The ‘on-center’ post measurement is 72” when installed.
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6’ Wide Signature Grade Aluminum Fence Panels:
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Physically 73” wide, but that includes the 3/4”portion of the rail that slides inside the post.
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71.5” of fence panel will be visible between the posts when installed.
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The ‘on-center’ post measurement is 74” when installed.
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8’ Wide Signature Grade Aluminum Fence Panels:
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Physically 95” wide, but that includes the 3/4”portion of the rail that slides inside the post.
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95” of fence panel will be visible between the posts when installed.
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The ‘on-center’ post measurement is 96” when installed.
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The easiest way to determine where your post will go is to use the ‘on center’ measurement for your fence
panel as noted below. This measurement is basically the dead center of where the post will be installed.
Traditional 6’ Fence Panels – 72” on center post measurement
Signature 6’ Fence Panels – 74” on center post measurement
Signature 8’ Fence Panels – 96” on center post measurement
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Based on your ‘on center’ post measurement, begin marking your post holes in the grass (spray paint
works for well for this). Start in a corner or at the end of a run. Mark the end or corner, measure out your
‘on center’ post measurement and mark again in the grass. Continue doing this until you have marked
where all your post holes will need to be dug up in the layout.
