How deep should I bury my fence post?
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How deep should I bury my fence post?
Dig post hole so diameter of the hole is 3 times the width of the post (i.e., the hole for a 4” wood post should be about 12 inches wide). The depth of the hole should be 1/3-1/2 the post height above ground (i.e., a 6-foot tall fence would require a hole depth of at least 2 feet).
What size fence panels can you get?
Fence panels come in a standard width of 6 feet. Heights include 3ft, 4ft, 5ft and 6ft. Trellis panels also come in 1ft and 2ft heights, ideal for fence toppers, planter trellis and wall trellis. 3 foot and 4 foot fence panels are most commonly used for low level fencing such as a front garden boundary.
What is the standard distance between fence posts?
8 to 12 feet apart
Most fence posts can be spaced 8 to 12 feet apart. While this is a general criteria, it doesn’t cover all scenarios. For instance, high tensile fence can have larger spacing, requiring line posts every 15 to 20 feet for field fence styles, and as much as 20-30 feet for high tensile barbed and smooth wire.
What size do fence posts come in?
Recommended fence post size
| Panel Height (m) | Post Hole Depth (m) | Post Height Required (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75m – 0.89m | 600mm | 1.50m |
| 1.05m – 1.19m | 600mm | 1.80m |
| 1.40m – 1.54m | 600mm | 2.10m |
| 1.65m – 1.79m | 600mm | 2.40m |
Can you put 6ft fence panels in 5ft posts?
6 foot into 5 foot posts should be ok, but you will need am infill panel inbetween the panels…. I’ve done this before by adding two strips of batten (or similar) down the edge of the panel to bring it proud of the post, then just add a piece of timber to cover the whole post and your 2 foot gap.
Which side of the fence is mine UK?
There is no general rule about whether you own the fence on the left-hand or right-hand side of your property. So forget any ‘rules’ you’ve heard previously that state otherwise – not everyone will own the left-hand side of their fence.
How many bags of concrete do I need per fence post?
Most fence post holes will need between 1 – 4 bags of concrete to securely hold the post in place. The best way to determine the size of the hole is: Diameter of the hole is 3 times the width of the fence post. Depth of the hole is one-third to half the above ground height of the fence post.
Do fence post need to be in concrete?
Concrete provides a strong foundation for wooden fence posts, but can rot them more quickly. Setting them in dirt, with or without gravel or crushed rock depending on your soil type, can help the posts last longer before going rotten. You can also use metal fence post anchors to prolong their life.
Should you use concrete for fence posts?
