Lowe's Garden Fence Roll (2025)

FAQs

How much fence is in a roll? ›

Our rolled wire fencing includes: Steel hex pattern fencing in 25-, 50-, 100-, and 150-foot rolls. Fixed-knot fencing in 330-foot rolls.

Length: The majority of Red Brand field fence products are available in 330-foot rolls, a standardized length in the industry.

Set the metal t-posts 8 to 12 feet apart, using a tape measure to make sure there is even spacing between posts. It can be helpful to lay the posts on the ground under the string before installation to confirm spacing and the number of posts required.

PVC fencing. The cheapest way to create a fence for your home is by getting one made from PVC. Such fences substitute wooden pickets and stakes to offer your protection from the outside world. PVC sleeves improve the stability of wooden posts used as a fence, reducing the cost of material and the labor used.

If the measuring tape isn't long enough to measure the roll all at once, then mark the fence where the measuring tape ends, line up the beginning of the measuring tape with the mark on the fence and measure the rest of the fence. Add the two measurements together to find the total length in the roll of fence in feet.

If privacy is your main goal, you'll want a fence that is at least 6-feet high to prevent nosy neighbors or curious passers-by from peeking in. To be extra safe, choose a 7- or 8-foot high fence. Before you start building, however, double-check that local regulations allow you to build a fence to this height.

In general bury it about one-third the length into the ground. You need to get under the level of the frost line where the soil does not heave as much as soil at ground level. If you do not go deep enough the fence will sag and eventually fall over.

Welded mesh is more durable and safer than chicken wire, while chicken wire is more budget-friendly and easier to handle.

Painting with a roller is significantly quicker than painting with a brush and will leave you with an even finish. Pour the paint into a paint tray. Dip the roller in the tray so it's evenly covered and wipe off any excess paint. Apply the paint or stain to the fence panel working in smooth upwards motions.

What is the best roller to use on a fence? ›

The 7 inch (175mm) roller features a long pile that will hold plenty of wood paint, woodstain or preservative, giving even application so you can cover wide areas at speed including fence panels, garden decking and sheds.

They are installed at the top of a fence. A cat who reaches the top will not be able to securely grab on, forcing them to drop back down to the ground. Cat fence company Purrfect Fence shared in an article that commercial roller systems have about an 80 to 90 percent rate of effectiveness for most cats.

If we assume that your property is equal on 4 sides, then it is as simple as taking the square root of 43,560 square feet. This gives you 209 feet on each side, which would require 835 linear feet of fence to enclose the entire acre property (209 feet times four sides is equal to 835 linear feet).

For example, if your vertical short fence will be 100 lineal feet long and your boards are 6 inches wide with no gaps, this means that you'll need two boards per foot = 200 boards.