Installing Fence Posts Concrete Or Not

Apparently removing the original posts left very large holes which the previous fence builder filled with concrete.

Installing fence posts concrete or not.

Many clients ask me whether or not to use gravel or concrete for setting posts. Poorly installed posts means that over time your fence can become unstable. The main reason is the post length of choice for fence companies is often a 4 x 4 x 8. Wooden fence posts are more vulnerable and fragile than metal.

Installing fence posts in place with concrete is the best way to guarantee that they remain upright and unmoving but you might not relish the idea of mixing batch after batch of concrete to fill. A 24 inch depth works well for a 4 foot tall fence but a fence that is 6 feet high should have posts sunk 3 feet deep or more. Apply high quality exterior acrylic latex caulk or silicone specifically designed to adhere to concrete at the base of the post. It s not to prevent rot.

A well constructed fence can protect privacy define your property and enhance curb appeal. As a result the fence post is only two feet in the ground on a six foot in height wood fence. First dig the holes using an auger or a post hole digger. Do not set.

Hence the use of concrete. What they do not realize is if it is the leverage that they. Setting fence posts in concrete set fence posts in fast setting concrete if you re planning to leave the fence in place for a long time or if you have very loose sandy soil. Most use concrete to create leverage.

Plan to set at least one fourth to one third of the fence post underground and dig the hole accordingly. Spend some extra time and money on durable lumber and a well drained installation or that beautiful aesthetic will rot in a few years. This will seal the gap between the concrete and post that s caused by freeze thaw cycles. Caulk around the fence post base.

So my buddy is dealing with a lot of concrete. While gravel is less messy than concrete it s also less durable. The fence post depth increases with the height of the fence.