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Post size: As a rule of thumb for free-standing posts, use 100mm x 100mm (4″ x 4″) lumber for narrow gates up to 1200mm (4ft) high, use 125mm x 125mm (5″ x 5″) posts for narrow gates 1800mm (6ft) high, and use at least 150mm x 150mm (6″ x 6″) posts for wide gates.
What size should a gate post be?
Suggested posts sizes Gate length Post size 0.9 – 1.2m 125 x125mm 1.5 -2.1m 150 x 150mm 2.4 – 3.0m 175 x 175mm 3.30 – 3.6m 200 x 200mm.
What size post do I need for a 12 ft gate?
If the gates are to be 10 or 12 feet in with each I would surely use a 4 inch diameter post. If anyone else is reading this and they are looking to go much larger, lets say a 15 foot panel I would upgrade the post to a 6 5/8 inch diameter post With all these posts please make sure that you put them in the groundNov 28, 2015.
How deep should a gate post go into the ground?
Fitting the post Dig your hole to the required depth, 2½ – 3 feet if you can. The heavier the gate the deeper the hole needs to be. Place the post in the hole, get it level with the spirit level, and then backfill a small amount of earth around the sides.
What can I use for gate post?
Use timber props to hold your gate and posts in position. Mix the concrete, then concrete the posts into the ground. Remember to slope the surface downwards to direct rainwater away from the wood.
What size post do I need for an 8 foot fence?
A common rule of thumb, is to dig the hole 3 times as large as the post, and to a depth of 1/3-1/2 of the post height above ground. so for a 8′ high fence, using 4×4 posts. dig the holes 12″ in diameter, to a depth of 2 1/2 – 4′. Of course, that’s assuming you’re setting the posts in concrete.
Will a 4×4 post hold a gate?
Common fence post lumber dimensions are 4-by-4 inches and 6-by-6 inches. Common standard lengths are 8, 10 and 12 feet. For outdoor construction, including fences and gate posts, rot-resistant lumber should be used. For a light to midweight gate, 4-by-4-inch stock is strong enough to support the gate.
How deep is a metal gate post?
If the ground is very firm posts need only go 500mm (20″) in the ground. If the ground is very wet, sandy or soft the post must go much deeper normally at 1.2m (4′) or where ever the ground becomes drier and harder.
How deep should a 6×6 gate post be in the ground?
In general, the holes should be at least 3 feet deep for posts that protrude 8 feet or more above the level. Inserts that extend 6 feet above the ground should have holes that are at least 2.5 feet deep.
Is 2 feet deep enough for fence posts?
2 feet is the minimum depth that you should dig your fence post holes for. To dig the holes one-third to one-half of the post’s aboveground height, is a general formula. The deeper you dig the holes, the more stability your fence has.
Can you install fence posts without cement?
Did you know that it is actually completely possible to set wooden posts in your yard without using ANY concrete? It’s true! Setting them without concrete will save you time and money, but there is a correct way to do it in order to prevent rot.
What size fence posts should I use?
The width of the post hole should be 3 times the width of diameter of the post. For example, if you are erecting a 6 foot high fence using 4 inch fence posts, the posts need to be 6 feet above the ground. 6 divided by 3 is 2, therefore the depth of the hole required is 2 feet.
How do I choose a fence post size?
Decide on the height of your fence and you can work out the length of the posts to buy. If you’re setting wooden or concrete posts in concrete you’ll need 8ft (2.4m) posts for a 6ft (1.828m) fence – i.e. your posts are 2ft (0.6m) longer than the fence height.
What is the standard size of a fence post?
Fence posts dimensions Pressure treated pine or cedar post for fences normally have 4” x 4” or 6” x 6” nominal dimensions and sold 6′ or 8′ long. Vinyl posts normally 4” x 4”, 5” x 5” and 6” x 6” and length vary from 72” to 102”.
Should I use a 6×6 for a gate?
If your gates are wooden, they will sag1. Even if your gates are metal, they may sag. I would recommend 6×6 if you can manage to find a friend, but I would also recommend you sink them 3ft into the ground if they’re 6ft tall above ground.
How do you make a strong gate out of wood?
How deep should a wooden gate post be?
Sinking the posts into the ground You need to first dig a hole a good 2ft 6 (760mm) to 3ft (915mm) deep (this gets the base of the post below the level that frost penetrates, once below this level the ground is less likely to move as much!Jun 25, 2019.
What size footings do I need for a 6×6 post?
FOOTINGS: – Poured concrete footings should be a minimum of 8” wider than the posts (4×4 post – 12” min. width, 6×6 post – 14” min. width), a two level deck or deck with roof – 24”x24”. – The bottom of the footings must be a minimum of 36” below finish grade level.
How big of a hole do I need for a 6×6 post?
A 6×6 post requires a 10″-diameter hole. Shovel a 6″ layer of gravel into the hole to provide drainage.
How much concrete do I need for a 6×6 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.
