I am almost ashamed to ask... I need to fence approximately 1/2 acre of my property for a dog run. The area is mostly flat with a slight slope to the side fence lines. I will use treated round wood posts and a twisted wire fence (Tightlock).
What is the proper way to set the fence posts? I was planning to dig a hole with an auger slightly larger than the posts, place the post in the hole then back fill about 1/2 the hole with concrete. After it dries I will fill the remainder with dirt.
Is this a good plan? Are there alternatives?
How do you make sure that the post is vertical? Is it important?
Two of the posts are right next to my shop. Is it a problem digging a post hole close to a concrete foundation?
Does it matter that the ground is pretty wet much of the year?
I would like to rent a "postshooter" but I don’t think I can afford it at this point..
This is kind of a dry run for fencing and cross fencing the remainder of my property.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
7sam15
What is the proper way to set the fence posts? I was planning to dig a hole with an auger slightly larger than the posts, place the post in the hole then back fill about 1/2 the hole with concrete. After it dries I will fill the remainder with dirt.
Is this a good plan? Are there alternatives?
How do you make sure that the post is vertical? Is it important?
Two of the posts are right next to my shop. Is it a problem digging a post hole close to a concrete foundation?
Does it matter that the ground is pretty wet much of the year?
I would like to rent a "postshooter" but I don’t think I can afford it at this point..
This is kind of a dry run for fencing and cross fencing the remainder of my property.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
7sam15