How Tall Can a Fence Be? Standard Fence Heights and Rules
The standard fence height for a home is 6 feet in back and side yards and 3 to 4 feet in front yards. Most … Read more
Decks, Stairs & Fences Guides
Guides for outdoor carpentry: building and staining a deck, laying out stairs, spacing balusters and putting up wood, vinyl or chain link fences. Learn the common code limits for stairs and railings, how far apart to set posts and joists, and how to plan a budget. Each guide walks through the job step by step and links to the calculator that does the math.
Deck Joist Spacing and Deck Board Gaps
Most decks use joists spaced 16 inches on center. That is the common limit for standard 5/4 wood deck boards and for most composite … Read more
How Far Apart Should Fence Posts Be? Spacing and Depth by Fence Type
Most wood fence posts should be 6 to 8 feet apart, measured center to center, with 8 feet as the usual maximum because fence … Read more
Standard Stair Dimensions: Rise, Run and Code Limits
In most of the US, home stairs follow the International Residential Code (IRC): risers no taller than 7¾ inches, treads at least 10 inches … Read more