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Installation Questions & Answers
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Fence installation covers everything from setting posts and working on slopes to timing your project around the weather and Oklahoma’s clay soil. Empire Fence has installed fences across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma since 1955, and the questions below walk through how the process works, how long it takes, and what to expect on install day. Browse the answers to know what goes into a properly built fence before your project starts.
Does Empire Fence Call Before Digging?
Yes. Before our crew sets a single post, Empire Fence requests public utility locates through Oklahoma One-Call so the buried public lines are...
How Do You Ensure Accurate Panel Spacing During Installation?
Empire Fence keeps panel and picket spacing accurate by measuring carefully, working to a consistent layout, and checking the result before we...
How Far Apart Should Fence Posts Be?
Fence posts are usually set about 6 to 8 feet apart on center, with the closer spacing used for added strength and wind resistance. The exact...
How Do You Keep a Wood Fence from Leaning?
A wood fence leans when its posts give way, from rot at the ground line, posts set too shallow or without concrete, or the constant push of Oklahoma...
Can Empire Fence Install a Fence onto Concrete?
Yes. Empire Fence installs fences onto existing concrete two ways: by core-drilling through the slab and setting the post in concrete below, or by...
Can a Fence Be Installed During the Winter?
Yes. Empire Fence installs fences year-round across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma, winter included. Our winters are mild enough to work most days,...