re: # of Bags of Concrete required - fence build

I do 1 bag for every 2 posts except corners and 6x6 where they get 1 per post.

I built 400 linear feet of privacy fence. Screws are the way to go. Takes longer but holds 10× better

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Manhandling that auger was harder than using the hand digger for me. frick that 2 man auger.

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Yep

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One bag per post...

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the correct answer...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Posted by LumbermanRon

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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

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