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Fence Terminology

Posts include the 4x4's which are set firmly into the ground and provide stability for the fence.

Main posts are found at the corners of the fence and on either side of all gates. They are usually set deep into the ground for support.

Line posts are any posts between the main posts. They provide stability and attachment points for fence panels.

Rails are the horizontal supports running between posts. On preassembled fence panels, the rails are attached near the top and bottom (and sometimes across the middle).

Bay is the space between the posts. In simple styles such as split-rail fences there are only rails in each bay. Other types of fences have a solid infill like stockade, or more loosely spaced infill like picket.

Gate is the door which provides entry into and out of a fenced area. All containment fences should have gates. They can be mounted to swing both in or out, or in one direction only.