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Thanks to all of you who have responded to this Forum topic. If I may clear-up a couple of points brought forth by responders, let me begin with "vsmith:" The fence is indeed wooden (privacy type) 6 ft. high and although it has survived [in tact] two tropical storms of winds gusting 50-60 m.p.h., the additional 4" X 4" posts suggestion is valid. Tangerine-Jack: yes Jack, the fence posts are set 36" under the soil surface and in concrete footings. Jack, I haven't "sprung" for a digital camera just yet but hope to very soon. Cacole: I own the privacy fences and they are on my property. It wouldn't occur to me to build under any other circumstances. I opted to go with "nailed" not stapled [too flimsy] boards and 10 ft. length posts cut to 9 ft. In the more exposed (open) areas to wind, I added 2 in. X 4 in. 45 deg. supporting legs bolted to every vertical fence post and also to 36" deep (in concrete) posts at the foot of the [45 deg.] angle legs. Arizona climate is the antithesis to Florida's. Dry rot isn't a problem here but insects and rain are. I spray for termites weekly and apply concrete sealer to the wood each Spring. Carpenter matt: Please see comments to Cacole regarding the fence posts. As to the weight (leverage) issue, I may be okay as I am operating "light rail" in the form of a "gas-electric" hauling mixed [short consists] freight and interurban cars. When I build the yards; that will be a whole different ball game, of course. Sorry, I thought I mentioned Florida in my "Topic." Grandpopswalt: Yes Walt, the modular [table] concept would be fine indoors but I would be concerned with the "floating" support [outside] becoming a reality in some of our strong Florida tropical storms. My real purpose in utilzing the privacy fence was to "take the curse off these unsightly barriers." I wi***o thank you one and all for taking the time express your thoughts. Thanks again, T.D.K.
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