How Do You Install A Split Rail Fence Post?
Split-rail fencing is a good choice if you are looking for a rustic, traditional and highly visible type of fencing. It does need proper installation, however, to last and can require a lot of maintenance. Replacing the rails that have broken or have fallen out can be a difficult project. Wooden rails break easily, and you should stain the fencing every few years to keep the posts and rails from rotting. Buy posts that will enable you to put at least 2 feet into the ground. For example, if you want a 4-foot-high fence, buy 6-foot or longer posts. Dig holes at least 2 feet deep either with a tractor-operated auger or a hand-operated post-hole digger (use the auger if you have more than a few holes to dig). Digging the holes will be easiest when the ground is soft–a day or two after a hard rain. Measure the length of the rails to determine how far away the posts need to be; you want to be able to insert the ends of the rails into the holes in the posts. Drive the posts into the ground.
