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Build a Fence
A standard 6ft privacy fence for a backyard perimeter.
Material Estimated Quantity Price Range Best Source
4×4 Pressure-Treated Posts
20 posts @ 8ft $9–15/board Local Yard
2×4 Top/Bottom Rails
12 boards @ 8ft $5–9/board Local Yard
1×6 Cedar Fence Boards
80 boards @ 6ft $3–7/board Local Yard
3in Exterior Screws (1lb)
2 boxes $12–18/box Big Box Store
Post Concrete (80lb)
20 bags $6–9/bag Surplus Yard
Fence Brackets/Ties (50-pack)
1 box $15–25 Big Box Store
Local Yard — Best prices, ask about delivery
Surplus — Deep discounts, inventory varies
Big Box — Convenient, wider availability