Setting wood fence posts sounds easy, whats the big deal?
Anyone who has ever tried setting wood fence posts truly appreciates the challenge and difficulty. The task of setting fence posts so that they’re plumb and evenly spaced is the factor that makes this such a tough job. Utilizing plumb lines and levels so that a series of wood fence posts maintain continuity is just the first step towards a properly constructed fence. Digging the holes and filling them with concrete must be done carefully to assure that the fence maintains strength and alignment as years pass. The shape of a fence post hole is important to ensure that the wood fence maintains its strength over time. Novice or inexperienced fence contractors often dig a hole that is wider at the top of the post hole. The v-shaped concrete that fills the post hole will cause problems in the future. As the weather changes, frost and heat will push the concrete upwards forcing your fence out of alignment. Worse yet, the posts will move at different rates each year. Over time, the fence will
