re: # of Bags of Concrete required - fence build

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6' privacy fence with 22 posts.

how many bags do you think I will need?

Thanks in advance.

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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.