Steel fence posts can last 50 to 70 years with minimal maintenance, while wood fence posts will only last around 10 to 15 ... For example, a 9 foot tall fence should sit between 3 and 4 ½ ...

My 5-foot-tall solid-picket privacy fence has had some issues over the past 10 years. The latest problem is posts set in concrete that have snapped. I have installed some temporary steel fence ...

Materials, like wood, tend to be much cheaper than aluminum, vinyl or metal. You could also measure the size of your yard by its acreage, with a ⅕ acre yard having a 150-foot fence, ¼ acre ...