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How Many Fence Screen Panels Should You Order?

06/03/2026

Because we cut fence screens to your exact linear footage rather than selling fixed panel counts, the real question isn’t “how many panels” — it’s “how many linear feet,” plus a small buffer for waste and future repairs.

Here’s the formula we walk customers through.

Step 1: Total linear footage

Measure the full length of every fence section you want covered, in feet. Add each section together for your base total.

Step 2: Add a buffer

We recommend adding 3–5% to your measured total to account for corner trims, install adjustments, and a small reserve in case a section ever needs a patch repair down the line.

Step 3: Factor in future phases

If you’re screening a property or facility in phases — say, one section of an HOA community now and additional sections next year — ordering your color and material together up front (even if production ships in stages) locks in matching mesh for the whole project.

Worked example

Not sure how your measurements translate to a quote? Get a custom quote and we’ll confirm quantity with you, or read our sizes guide for more on height and length planning.

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