Setting Fence Posts

It is important to set your fence posts correctly you first must know where your property lines are. If not already marked your county assessor’s office can provide (usually at a small cost) a plat map showing the land marks and survey line that you can use when measuring the layout your fence line.  This will help you avoid future legal action. Once you have determined a corner point you can measure from the plat map description, your property’s measurements and boundaries to determine your fence line. When setting the post determine the spacing of the post as recommended by the fencing manufacture. This is usually between 6’ and 8’ spacing. Now you can dig the holes making sure you dig the hole to below the frost line as recommended by your local building codes. Dig the holes a few inches larger than the post to allow for concrete. You can premix the concrete and pore around the post in the hole or you can pour in the dry concrete around the post and then add water. Plumb the post to stand straight in all directions and raise it to the proper height so the top of the post are all even. A string line tided at your corners and running along the property line will help you stay straight and at the proper height. Let the

post stand in the concrete for at least 24 hours to let the concrete set before install any fencing. You can then complete your fence install and enjoy your fence for many years to come.