How To Install Fence Posts In A Straight Line

Even then it s back breaking work.

How to install fence posts in a straight line.

The post hole diameter is typically about 3 times the width of the post. See our power earth auger buying guide to learn how to choose one for. If a lot of post need to be dug you will need to rent a 1 or 2 person auger at the local supply shop. Longer stringers can span two or more posts.

Don t install posts too close together. A straight fence using a string. Be sure to alternate joints on different posts and not have any joints on the gate posts. Set posts in place.

Vinyl fencing will bend without breaking allowing it to withstand high winds and minor impacts. Set stakes to mark the outline of the fence just outside the fence perimeter. There are a few ways to set a fence post with concrete. You need to keep your posts in a completely straight line.

Once the post concrete has dried install the horizontal rails also known as stringers. When installing multiple fence posts in a straight line the simplest way to guarantee professional results with all posts level and perfectly aligned with one another is with a string guide. Typically you ll need one for each 2 feet of post height. Attach them to the posts following the ground contour.

When you lay out the perimeter of a fence you can do it the traditional way using strings or if you re a techie using a laser. Outdoor visual fields can. We used a post level but a regular level can work just fine too. Frost lines vary by region.

A straight line equals a straight fence. Laying out and installing posts for a fence in your yard is not that difficult if you take the time to make sure everything is straight and level. Attach string to the stakes and pull it tight to outline the location. In open areas consider using a power auger to save time and effort.

A straight fence is more aesthetically pleasing than one that isn t but relying on your eyes to make it straight is asking for trouble. I recommend fast set bags. For holes next to the house use a shovel post hole digger and digging bar. To set the posts straight have a level some boards and stakes on hand to brace the post in place if needed.