Should a fence touch the ground?

Depending on the design, it is usually recommended that the fence not touch the ground. Trex Fencing recommends a width of around 3/8'' between the ground and the bottom rail. While Trex is resistant to rot and so the moisture of the ground won't adversely affect your fence, the trimmer line of a weed eater definitely would! So it is best to have at least some space in between your fence and the ground. Our Architectural Drawings go into more detail concerning measurements, and our Installation Guides will walk you through step-by-step how to make sure the fence gets installed correctly.