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Posted on 10/1/14 at 2:46 pm to jmorr34
I do 1 bag for every 2 posts except corners and 6x6 where they get 1 per post.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 2:48 pm to trident
Manhandling that auger was harder than using the hand digger for me. frick that 2 man auger.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 2:48 pm to bayoudude
I built 400 linear feet of privacy fence. Screws are the way to go. Takes longer but holds 10× better
Posted on 10/1/14 at 2:56 pm to foj1981
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Make sure you mix the concrete well in wheel barrow first. I have seen fence companies dump the bag in the hole and just pour water onto it. This may sound obvious to most but just thought I'd throw it out there
It is perfectly fine to pour the cement in first. The cement draws moisture from both the water and the ground surrounding it. Did this for my fence, and also the posts for my shed. No problems with movement or whatever.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 2:57 pm to Spaceman Spiff
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Manhandling that auger was harder than using the hand digger for me. frick that 2 man auger.
Yep
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:01 pm to Broke
Hydraulic Auger
Used this for my yard which was clay and was as hard as can be
Was $70 for 4 hours... did 18 holes in 1 hour
Just mark your lines before hand
Ive done a 1-man auger and a 2-man auger; both can kick your butt. This hydraulic auger was a walk in the park
Used this for my yard which was clay and was as hard as can be
Was $70 for 4 hours... did 18 holes in 1 hour
Just mark your lines before hand
Ive done a 1-man auger and a 2-man auger; both can kick your butt. This hydraulic auger was a walk in the park
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:08 pm to wickowick
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One bag per post...
the correct answer...
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:21 pm to jmorr34
1 Mexican per 10 post holes.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:38 pm to AutoYes_Clown
Run a string to get your post straight.
< speaking from experience, mine looks like a worm. Hand dug, 1 40lb bag per hole.
"frick that 2 man auger"
< speaking from experience, mine looks like a worm. Hand dug, 1 40lb bag per hole.
"frick that 2 man auger"
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:46 pm to Spaceman Spiff
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It is perfectly fine to pour the cement in first. The cement draws moisture from both the water and the ground surrounding it. Did this for my fence, and also the posts for my shed. No problems with movement or whatever.
It will certainly "work," but you absolutely should properly mix the concrete before pouring it to ensure that you get a consistent, proper mixture. Also, you need to make sure to provide some doming on the surface of the concrete to keep water away from the post.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:48 pm to Galactic Inquisitor
Getting lazy and/or cheap when building a fence will result in problems unless you are a lucky bastard.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:49 pm to jmorr34
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6' privacy fence with 22 posts.
how many bags do you think I will need?
Thanks in advance.
I do fence work on the side. If you use a 8" auger w/ 2ft deep holes, it will take about 3/4 of an 80lb bag per post. Save yourself several blisters and about 4 hrs by renting an auger. I have used every kind of auger out there and either rent the hydraulic one that was posted earlier or a little beaver 1 man auger. They rent the later at the ACE in Port Allen for $45 for 4 hrs or $70 for the day. I believe AAA in BR has the hydraulic type. frick screws unless you want to waste more time, use ring shank nails on everything. 3" galv on stringers and 2" galv on pickets. Also, put 3 stringers not 2 or the thing will twist and sag in a couple years. Another thing I like to do is stagger my stringers on every other pole so that splices are not all on 1 post.
This post was edited on 10/1/14 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:17 pm to jmorr34
I have something like 6-8 bags if you're close to NOLA you can have.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 7:10 pm to LumbermanRon
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Posted by LumbermanRon
i have built and paid to have built 1,000's of feet of fence, and this is your best answer. also add a cap to the top of the posts to prevent h2o damage EVEN THOUGH TREATED bc the wood grain is open
Posted on 10/1/14 at 7:25 pm to CaptainsWafer
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Why anyone would get a 2wd post is beyond me.
Working on mine
I only cement the corners and gate openings. The rest is being driven 2.5' into the ground with a post driver.
Used 1.5 80# sacks on each
Posted on 10/1/14 at 8:00 pm to Galactic Inquisitor
A bag a post. And I like that my fence is built with screws. I can remove a board every 10 feet or so when a hurricane is coming. Helps to reduce the wind force on the fence.
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