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Can I use metal posts for wood fence?
However, several years ago, fence contractors started using metal fence posts in place of wood posts when building new wood privacy fences. The end result when using metal is a stronger, straighter, longer-lasting fence. Posts made of galvanized steel are exponentially stronger than even the best treated wood.
How thick should metal fence posts be?
That’s why we choose and recommend heavy duty, contractor grade, 0.095″ inch thick or greater, galvanized steel posts. The metal post above is rated schedule 20, and measures 0.095″ inches thick.
What size post should I use for a 6 foot fence?
So, if you’re planning on using a four-inch round or 4×4-inch square post, your post hole will need to be 12 inches in diameter. For our six-foot-high fence post, we would need a hole that’s 36 inches deep and 12 inches in diameter. The depth of your post hole plays a key role in the strength of your posts.
What size post should I use for a fence?
You should choose post materials with a 4 inch width and 4 inch thickness, giving you square wooden board for you post. The height will be equal the height of your fence plus 2 to 3 feet. The extra length is allowance for the ground hole where the post will be buried.
Are metal fence posts any good?
Steel fence posts offer a strong, long lasting fence for your property. DuraPost is made from galvanised steel, and won’t rot, split crack or chip like concrete or timber fence posts. It can also withstand winds of up to 110mph, making it the most durable kind of fence post.
How deep should a 7 foot fence post be?
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). Add about 6 inches of QUIKRETE All-Purpose Gravel into the bottom of the hole.
What size post do you use 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.
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 fence posts be 10 feet apart?
Typical spacing is right around 8 feet between each post however different circumstances may call for different measurements and it is not uncommon to have spacing between posts reach up to 10 feet. Once you have a rough idea of your post layout start by digging your first hole.
Is 3 feet deep enough for fence posts?
Is 3-Feet Deep Enough For Fence Posts? As a general rule of thumb one-third of your post should be underground, the other two-thirds above. Let’s take a standard 6foot (72 inches) fence as an example. You will need a 9foot (108 Inches) post so that 3ft (35 inches) can be underground and 6ft can be above ground.
Is 4×4 post good for fence?
4×4 is the standard. And if you do it as a privacy fence, 6×6 posts stand out and make it look more substantial. I wouldn’t want it either. If you’re doing a “good neighbour” style fence you can use 6×6’s nicely.
What size t post do I need for a 4 ft fence?
When figuring out what size T-post to use for a four-foot fence, remember that you will drive the posts about two feet into the ground. This means you need posts that are at least 24 inches longer than how tall you want your fence. For a four-foot fence, you should use T-posts that are at least six feet long.
Do metal fence posts need concrete?
You can install a chain link fence without using concrete, but it is not recommended. Anchoring each fence post in concrete is the best way to ensure your fence will stand straight and tall for many years.
How long will metal T posts last?
It will last 13 to 30 until rust in non-coastal environments.
Are metal fence posts better than concrete?
DuraPost is stronger than both concrete and timber fence posts and is guaranteed to last up to 25 years. Made from galvanised steel, DuraPost doesn’t rot, split, warp, crack or chip and can even withstand winds of up to 110mph! It’s a no brainer if you ask us.
How do you attach wood to metal post?
Mark a dot through the holes in the T-post onto the wood. Drill a hole on each dot on the wood entirely through the board. Hold the board up to the T-post, and slide a bolt through the board and the post. Screw a nut on the protruding end of the bolt. Repeat this procedure for each 2-by-6 board and metal T-post.
