Fence panels for posts just under 6 foot apart?

[chrisinthegarden]

Our rotting fence panel has given way in the wind. Thought I could just buy another 6' panel and replace, but measuring the existing panel is 71 1/4". The gap between posts is 71 3/4" (approx, but definitely just short of 72" which would be 6').

Can I source slightly under size posts somewhere?

 

[chrisinthegarden]

I mean slightly under size *panels* somewhere?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What is the gap between the posts? Might just need to pop round the local outlets and choose a panel that fits. Fence panels aren't precision built they'll have a tolerance of half an inch or something.

 

[Tigercubrider]

If you can’t find a panel that fits, it’s reasonably easy for a diy person to trim an edge off.
Or
My local fence business makes the panels on site so one near you might make a smaller one as a custom job

 

[Rodders53]

In adverts online / supplier websites

Some panels are stated as 1.83 metres = 72 and a tiny bit inches.

Others are 1.8 metres = 70.87 inches. https://www.forestgarden.co.uk/prod...-treated-decorative-europa-plain-fence-panel/

I suspect there will be some tolerances on any nominal size. Call round local suppliers and ask? Take your measure along to check the actual size if collecting?

 

[jj4091]

Nail a bit of tile battten to your posts to close the gap up a little

 

[big-all]

i suspect they are all six foot give or take a 1/4 inch the rest will just be sloppy conversion so dont assume you can get a 1.8m as it will probably be six foot

just looked at the forest link above
Available in 4 heights - 6ft (1.80m), 5ft (1.50m), 4ft (1.20m) and 3ft (0.90m).

 

[bsr]

You can use fence panel clips to take up any slack space:

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