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Fence post
Posted on 8/25/21 at 8:04 am
Posted on 8/25/21 at 8:04 am
Looking to build a wood privacy fence and was wonder if I should use 4x6 or even 6x6 post vs standard 4x4 post. Is there any down side to using larger post, other than cost? I plan to expose the post on the finished side as well.
This post was edited on 8/25/21 at 8:14 am
Posted on 8/25/21 at 8:28 am to LSUSports247
I’d imagine you’d need a bigger hole and more concrete too. Seems like a bigger pain the arse, but I suppose it depends on how much fence.
Posted on 8/25/21 at 8:35 am to LSUSports247
2-3/8 schedule 40. Use the clips that let you wrap them…
Posted on 8/25/21 at 8:40 am to LSUSports247
Why are you using wood posts? I used square (4" square x 14 ga) tube painted black and did a similar design to what it sounds like you did. Post is visible from both sides.
I do weld and used angle iron to attach the posts to the rails. So that may not be an option. I do like the way it looks though.
I do weld and used angle iron to attach the posts to the rails. So that may not be an option. I do like the way it looks though.
Posted on 8/25/21 at 1:11 pm to LSUSports247
But why? Pine wood fences are one of the most over thought home projects it seems like. I’m all about innovation, but some things just work also.
4x4s are more than fine and will last you likely longer than you live in the house.
ETA: I made double 9ft swing gates on wheels with 4x6 posts for my boat. The 4x6s are a pita to move, concrete, etc.
4x4s are more than fine and will last you likely longer than you live in the house.
ETA: I made double 9ft swing gates on wheels with 4x6 posts for my boat. The 4x6s are a pita to move, concrete, etc.
This post was edited on 8/25/21 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 8/25/21 at 1:20 pm to LSUSports247
I built a friendly neighbor fence about 20 years ago about 150’ long.
While doing my homework I read that instead of going with a bigger post every so often go twice as deep every 6th the post.
The fence is 6’ high. Post were spaced 6’ apart. I started with a 10’ post cemented 4’ deep, then 5ea 8’ post at 2’ deep.
Repeated this process for the length of the fence and put the other end post 4’ deep.
2x4 runners with dog eared pine fence boards.
Has held up through the years, only replacing a board or two every few years.
While doing my homework I read that instead of going with a bigger post every so often go twice as deep every 6th the post.
The fence is 6’ high. Post were spaced 6’ apart. I started with a 10’ post cemented 4’ deep, then 5ea 8’ post at 2’ deep.
Repeated this process for the length of the fence and put the other end post 4’ deep.
2x4 runners with dog eared pine fence boards.
Has held up through the years, only replacing a board or two every few years.
This post was edited on 8/26/21 at 4:25 pm
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