How do I calculate dimensions for DIY privacy fencing for my back yard only?

By back yard I mean from rear corners of house to back property line.|||Are you asking how to calc the amount of materials?





Measure the length.





You will need 4%26quot;X4%26quot; post about evey 6 feet. 8%26#039; spacing may suffice. Work out any difference for the corners or ends.





You will need 2%26quot; X 4%26quot; for the entire length, twice. One near the top, one near the bottom in order to nail the panels.





Buy the 2%26quot; X 4%26quot; the same length as the spacing of the posts, or a length that can be cut evenly in the correct lengths, in order to save waste.


If you plan to fence in the other direction, you should set two posts at the corner at the same time.





Anchor the posts in concrete.


If you use 8%26quot; panels, consider that 3 panels = 24%26quot; or two feet.


So every 2 feet needs 3 panels.





If the panels are 6%26quot;, you%26#039;ll need 2 for every foot.





My last suggestion is to use a board at the bottom, run lengthwise and place the panels flush to that board. This will prevent your panels from touching the ground and subject to rot. You then do not have to replace panels if they rot, and need only to replace the bottom boards as needed.





Consider the extra lumber for this.|||do you mean dimensions or a materials list? if it is dimensions, stake out the area you want the fence to be (check with you local municipality to determine the required set-back from your property line) then measure from the house to the first stake then from stake to stake until you get back to the other side of the house. this will give you the total linear feet of fencing needed.





many diy center%26#039;s have software that can calculate exact material lists with cost that you can use for free. most will help you with using the software. check with home depot, lowes etc...





for a materials list, it will all depend on the kind of fence you want to install, but all will be dependent on the total linear feet of fencing needed. then the number of corner posts, length between posts (normally 8 foot on center but can be less), number of %26amp; location of gates and the height and design of fence etc...