How Do You Anchor Posts For A Wood Fence?
Anchoring fence posts in the ground can be accomplished in two ways–by cementing or anchoring. Both methods require planning to make sure your posts are plumb and at the right angle in relation to other posts. Post anchoring in cement can save you a lot of money if you have a lot of posts to install, and cementing also tends to be a bit more secure. Map out with wood stakes and construction string where all the posts are going. This allows you to plan for how much material you will need and also check the angles and lines. Dig a 2-foot post hole with a post-hole digger or power auger. Insert the 4×4 red wood or cedar post into the hole. The post should be 25% taller than the size of the fence. For example, if you are building a 6-foot fence, your post needs to be 8 feet long to allow for 2 feet to be buried. Throw crushed gravel into the hole with a round nose shovel until it fills the bottom 6 inches. This will help water drain away from the post. Place one shovel full of Portland ce
