Chain Link Fence: driven posts vs cement

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Feb 16th, 2021 8:42 pm

WGretzky [OP]: Sr. Member; Feb 28, 2009; 605 posts; 418 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 16th, 2021 8:42 pm

Chain Link Fence: driven posts vs cement

I’m getting quotes for a chainlink fence about 5ft high. I’ve been getting some quotes and all but one contractor uses cement for posts. One contractor drives posts (pounding system) and claims that cement tends to shift and crack with temperature changes . They drive/pound posts 4ft into the ground.

Anyone have any info on this? Cement be ponded/drive. Posts for chainlink fence

Thanks

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Feb 16th, 2021 11:21 pm

IcarusLSC: Deal Addict; Nov 7, 2016; 1624 posts; 730 upvotes; Ontario

Feb 16th, 2021 11:21 pm

Whats your soil like? Is is dense/clay or loose etc?

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Feb 17th, 2021 7:53 am

WGretzky [OP]: Sr. Member; Feb 28, 2009; 605 posts; 418 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 17th, 2021 7:53 am

IcarusLSC wrote: ↑ Whats your soil like? Is is dense/clay or loose etc?

I’m not really sure - If it’s loose then better with cement?

Isn’t cement better under any scenario? The quote that came back with driven posts was cheaper than the rest but seems the price difference is due to not using cement posts

Feb 17th, 2021 8:52 am

koffey: Deal Guru; Oct 6, 2010; 14433 posts; 8822 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 17th, 2021 8:52 am

TBH, I've never seen a chain link with cement posts. My backyard has lots of clay material.

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Feb 17th, 2021 12:10 pm

cliff: Deal Addict; Aug 5, 2003; 2385 posts; 338 upvotes; North York

Feb 17th, 2021 12:10 pm

WGretzky wrote: ↑ I’m not really sure - If it’s loose then better with cement?

Isn’t cement better under any scenario? The quote that came back with driven posts was cheaper than the rest but seems the price difference is due to not using cement posts

I think it will really depend on your soil. Cemented posts are more likely to see frost heave. If they are installing them deep, I'd think a driven post will last longer, as you aren't disturbing the native soil. I'd ask them on how they treat corner/gate posts as they will be subject to additional forces.

Wire farm fencing and highway guard rails are typically driven, and they last years without moving.

Feb 17th, 2021 1:13 pm

WGretzky [OP]: Sr. Member; Feb 28, 2009; 605 posts; 418 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 17th, 2021 1:13 pm

cliff wrote: ↑ I think it will really depend on your soil. Cemented posts are more likely to see frost heave. If they are installing them deep, I'd think a driven post will last longer, as you aren't disturbing the native soil. I'd ask them on how they treat corner/gate posts as they will be subject to additional forces.

Wire farm fencing and highway guard rails are typically driven, and they last years without moving.

Thanks - for driven posts - they will pound 4ft deep

Feb 17th, 2021 1:22 pm

MrFrugal1: Deal Addict; Jan 2, 2012; 3643 posts; 2594 upvotes; KINGSTON,ON

Feb 17th, 2021 1:22 pm

Is this for a pool enclosure? In my jurisdiction, which follows the OBC, chain link posts for that purpose need to be in concrete (although my inspector seemed indifferent about it)

Feb 18th, 2021 6:39 am

WGretzky [OP]: Sr. Member; Feb 28, 2009; 605 posts; 418 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 18th, 2021 6:39 am

MrFrugal1 wrote: ↑ Is this for a pool enclosure? In my jurisdiction, which follows the OBC, chain link posts for that purpose need to be in concrete (although my inspector seemed indifferent about it)

No it’s not for a pool - just a fence to separate yards. Thx for the reply

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