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Aluminum and Wrought Iron Fence Post Types Explained: Line, Corner, End, and Gate Posts

By Big Easy Fence Supply 7 min read

Aluminum and Wrought Iron Fence Post Types Explained: Line, Corner, End, and Gate Posts
In This Guide 8 sections
  1. What Is a Line Post and Where Does It Go?
  2. Why Do Corner Posts Need Extra Reinforcement?
  3. What Makes an End Post Different From a Line Post?
  4. How Are Gate Posts Built to Handle the Load?
  5. Do Aluminum and Wrought Iron Posts Work the Same Way?
  6. What Happens When the Wrong Post Type Gets Used?
  7. Frequently Asked Questions
  8. Get Your Post Layout Planned Correctly

What Is a Line Post and Where Does It Go?

A line post is the standard upright post spaced evenly along a straight run of fence, and it only has to hold panels on two sides pulling in opposite, balancing directions. Because the tension from each side cancels out, l