# Links America's Fence Store [hot to build a picket fence](https://americasfencestore.com/pages/how-to-building-a-picket-wood-fence). Nice technical step-by-step. Includes instructions for building over varied terrain. [Guide to spacing](https://fencefrenzy.com/your-complete-guide-to-fence-board-spacing/). Maybe not useful. Planning on no gaps during install and wood should shrink to make gaps. [How to set posts in concrete](https://gambrick.com/how-to-set-posts-in-concrete/). Includes layer of gravel. Should brace posts for an hour or two. # Shopping list - [ ] 8" auger bit - [ ] way to brace posts # Design decisions Bottom rail will be 8" above grade. Top rail will be 8" below top of fence (not post). Middle rail is halfway between top and bottom rails.