Fence posts - quick question

[StevieBee]

..and probably an obvious one:

Is the length of the post you buy quoted total length? - or just that which is above ground?

I need to install a fence that will be 7' high so do I need 10' posts (3' being underground)?

[Hedders]

yes.

[StevieBee]

Ta very!

[Gingerbread Man]

4" posts, not 3"

[Fort Jefferson]

StevieBee said:

I need to install a fence that will be 7' high

You'll need planning permission. 2m or 6'7" is the max.

[DBSV8]

Fort Jefferson said:

StevieBee said:

I need to install a fence that will be 7' high

You'll need planning permission. 2m or 6'7" is the max.

I'd plan for a maximum height of 2m ( 6 foot fence ) which as posted above does not require planning permission

5' fence panel
1' concrete retaining panel
7'9" conctete slotted post

presuming you are talking about wooden fence , always found best combination was concrete slotted posts with concrete gravel boards then wooden fence panels slotted on top , you don't get the problem of rotten posts every 5 years and replacement panels just slot in



and get one of these absolute must


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Edited by DBSV8 on Tuesday 21st September 10:16

[cjs]

Agree with using concrete posts, I had wooden posts fitted and they have twisted, two have broken at ground level. Fence is still standing after 10 years, but I doubt it will last much longer!

[VxDuncan]

Agree with the above as well.

Couple of tips that might help...

Obviously use a string line from one end of the fence to the other to make sure it's straight. Keep this fairly low so you can hold it out of the way with a brick on the ground.

Mark an old fence post with the depth of the hole (use a couple of large nails), that way you just lower that in to get the depth right and won't need to keep measuring or lifting the concrete ones in.

Cut a piece of 3x2 to the exact length of the gravel boards, and use this as a quick way of getting the spacing between posts correct. Saves lifting the gravel boards into place all the time (okay once or twice, hardwork if you are doing 20 panels!)

Double check the depth of each hole before you put the cement in. Esp. if you "tweak"/move the hole a bit. It's very easy to add a little more depth and end up with a post 3" too short!

Buy a post digging tool - like two spoons hinged near the end. Great for removing dirt from down a hole without ending up with a massive cavern.

Don't skimp on the panels, cheap ones dry out and far to pieces...

[StevieBee]

Thanks chaps - much appreciated!