Vinyl Fence Post Without Concrete

How to set a long lasting fence post without concrete may 8 2015 daniel fence post fence posts 8 comments.

Vinyl fence post without concrete. It has been awhile since i wrote about fence posts but a buddy asked about replacing some a few weeks ago so i decided it was time. Eventually they gave in and granted an interview. The fence post depth increases with the height of the fence. Almost all posts are loose.

A 24 inch depth works well for a 4 foot tall fence but a fence that is 6 feet high should have posts sunk 3 feet deep or more. Slowly over the years concrete has cracked and fence has leaned. The dos and don ts of setting a fence post a well constructed fence can protect privacy define your property and enhance curb appeal. Vinyl fencing will bend without breaking allowing it to withstand high winds and minor impacts.

Many people that have installed vinyl fences have asked if it is possible to install the vinyl fence posts without concrete. I installed eight foot high wood privacy fence with 12 foot 4 4 with 2 x 4 cross pieces and 1 x 4 fencing in 1990 all posts cemented in total of 170 feet. Don t install posts too close together. At 15 and eager to find my first real job i followed up mercilessly on an application i submitted to a farm county park that was an easy bike ride away.

Concrete is a no no for fence posts may 12 2012 may 12. This flexibility depends on proper vinyl fence installation.