M1K3Z0R
Jun 23rd, 2012, 02:06 AM
Putting up a 5" metal fence of the "Iron Eagle" brand, and would like to know what the recommended way to install it would be, particularly:
For a 4' fence, what is the recommended post height and how deep into the concrete should these post be set? I want the fence about half a foot off the ground and the post caps to stick out past the pickets (about 5"). I read that it is recommended to have the posts be set at least 2/3 in the ground, but does that also apply to 2x2 metal fence posts?
Is there a certain brand or mix of concrete that is recommended/ what to look out for?
EDIT: Contractor will be using their own mix
The fence is going to be at least 1" inside my property line to prevent ownership drama, but at that distance it is inevitable that some concrete will be on the neighbour's side (although buried). I'm worried about this being a point of contention, but I can't see a lawyer taking a lawsuit over an inch or two of concrete underground under a lawn, but the thought bothers me nonetheless. It may be worth noting that I had a previous dispute with this neighbour over property lines, and had to get a survey - I ended up being right and he "lost" about 6-10' of property he was asserting was his.
For a 4' fence, what is the recommended post height and how deep into the concrete should these post be set? I want the fence about half a foot off the ground and the post caps to stick out past the pickets (about 5"). I read that it is recommended to have the posts be set at least 2/3 in the ground, but does that also apply to 2x2 metal fence posts?
Is there a certain brand or mix of concrete that is recommended/ what to look out for?
EDIT: Contractor will be using their own mix
The fence is going to be at least 1" inside my property line to prevent ownership drama, but at that distance it is inevitable that some concrete will be on the neighbour's side (although buried). I'm worried about this being a point of contention, but I can't see a lawyer taking a lawsuit over an inch or two of concrete underground under a lawn, but the thought bothers me nonetheless. It may be worth noting that I had a previous dispute with this neighbour over property lines, and had to get a survey - I ended up being right and he "lost" about 6-10' of property he was asserting was his.