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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
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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 9:16 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Do you know what's the cost and availability of the square tubes are right now?
Do you think screwing metal brackets to the tubes for the rails would work?
Do you think screwing metal brackets to the tubes for the rails would work?
Posted on 8/25/21 at 11:37 am to LSUSports247
Costs are up, but I would think it would be cheaper than 6" x 6" posts (not sure where you would get those or what their price is). 1.5" square tube is something like $70ish for 24'. My guess is 3" square is $140 for a 24'. So about $45 a post (assuming you are going for a 6' privacy fence).
You can absolutely screw metal brackets with self tapping screws to the metal posts. It would be time consuming is the downfall. How far are you running the fence?
I hobby weld, and I got a steal of a deal on a ton of 4" square tube that is 1/4" wall. Absolutely overkill for what would be needed but it's what I had on hand and what I used. I think I got about 120 12' sticks for something like $8 a piece. A contractor I know ordered twice as much as he needed for a job and was looking to get rid of it and recover at least some of his money. Still have 90% of that inventory sitting in my backyard.
You can absolutely screw metal brackets with self tapping screws to the metal posts. It would be time consuming is the downfall. How far are you running the fence?
I hobby weld, and I got a steal of a deal on a ton of 4" square tube that is 1/4" wall. Absolutely overkill for what would be needed but it's what I had on hand and what I used. I think I got about 120 12' sticks for something like $8 a piece. A contractor I know ordered twice as much as he needed for a job and was looking to get rid of it and recover at least some of his money. Still have 90% of that inventory sitting in my backyard.
Posted on 8/25/21 at 12:52 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
~150 ft
I might look into the square tubes as an option.
I might look into the square tubes as an option.
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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