Question: How To Build A Concrete Fence?

How far apart should concrete fence posts be?

In most cases, this will be around 1.83m or 6 feet. If you are installing feather edge fencing or similar where you don’t have any specific width panels as yet, go with 6 foot spacings as fence posts should ideally be spaced 6 or 8 feet apart to provide the best levels of support.

Should I use concrete or cement for fence posts?

Concrete is the most secure material for setting fence posts, especially if you have sandy soil. Gravel may be okay with dense, clay-heavy soil, but in looser soil, concrete is the only thing that will truly keep your fence posts stuck in place.

Should you attach a fence to your house?

Don’t attach the fence to the house. Aside from putting holes in your siding (not a good thing), your fence and your house will most likely move differentially. The attachment could result in a tear of the siding, which would be a bad thing.

Do metal fence posts need concrete?

I would be setting them in concrete so you have a good solid base and good ballast. A metal post in concrete won’t rust as long as you dome the top of the concrete so water runs away from the post. You will have a solid concrete base for your posts without having to mix concrete.

Is 2 feet deep enough for fence posts?

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 ).

How do you fix fence panels to concrete posts?

You could fix timber to the existing concrete posts using the existing wire holes. Then run panels across the front using the timber to fix to. Or run additional timber across these to form a framework to attach the fence panels to.

What is the maximum distance between fence posts?

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.

Will fence posts rot in concrete?

A: Actually, your point is well taken. Simply setting the posts in concrete does create a condition that will accelerate rot in the bottom of the posts. With pressure-treated posts, the rot will be slow. The concrete at the top should be sloped away from the post to grade level to avoid water pooling around the base.

Do I need gravel under concrete?

Whether you pour concrete for a walkway or patio, a strong gravel base is required to prevent the concrete from cracking and shifting. Gravel is especially important in clay soil because it doesn’t drain well, which results in water pooling under the concrete slab and slowly eroding the soil as it finally drains.

What is the best concrete to use for fence posts?

Fast-setting concrete is ideal for installing fence posts since it doesn’t need to be mixed in a bucket or a wheelbarrow. Once you’ve finished digging your post holes, add about three to four inches of gravel into the bottom and compact it using a post or a 2×4.

Can you build a wall instead of a fence?

You will need to apply for planning permission if you wish to erect or add to a fence, wall or gate where: your right to put up or alter fences, walls and gates is removed by an article 4 direction or a planning condition. your house is a listed building or in the curtilage of a listed building.

How do you attach wood to concrete without drilling?

If you are willing to make holes in the concrete but do not want to buy the particular drill bit needed, then the simplest solution is to get nails for your project. Standard nails will not work on concrete, but some nails are made specifically for nailing wood to concrete. Cut nails will also work for this as well.