Author: deanna.mills

8’-0”

No. 16 common-ring shank nails
(Galvanized) Min. 5 per board

1 1/8” x 4” x 4’ Hardwood Board
(Typical all posts)

1 1/8” x 4” x 16’ Rough sawn hardwood board

Alternate butt joints
as shown

9”

8”

5’-0”

7”

1’-0”

2’-6”

4” x 4” pressure treated pine

Top of post

4” +/-

Top of plank

Notes:
Posts are to be driven 2’-6” into ground and tops cut at an angle to drain water
Fence shall be painted with black, brown, or white paint, to match existing, and application rate as approved by the Engineer.
Hardwoods approved are red oak, white oak, and poplar.

KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
PLANK FENCE