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ADD $ TO REGULAR POST PRICE. PRICING EXAMPLE: For a 2” x 6’ post, above ground level, with a 1’ offset and a 2’ set: total footage would be 9’. Price of post (2” x 9’ regular weight) Off-set charge. TOTAL.
Learn what makes a wooden fence post good for your fence. Read more about how to choose the right fence posts and what the differences are for different wood types.
The size of fence post you require will depend on the size and type of fence you are building. Generally, wooden fence posts should be a minimum of 4 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length. For larger structures such as chain-link or metal fences, the posts should be at least 5 inches in diameter.
Typically, most residential fence posts are spaced 6 to 8 feet apart. For corner posts or areas experiencing higher stress, you can reduce the spacing to 4 to 6 feet to add extra support. You may need to adjust your spacing depending on the type of terrain around your home and your fence design.
Residential chain link projects typically have a terminal post diameter of 1 7/8 to 2 3/8 inches. Commercial and industrial jobs typically use a terminal post with a diameter of 2 3/8 to 2 7/8 inches. Gate post diameters depend on how wide and tall the gate leaf is.
Our tool will help ensure your fence posts are installed correctly and safely with the perfect measurements for the depth of the hole for the fence posts. It considers the fence's above-ground height and helps you calculate the ideal depth for your fence in the blink of an eye.
Residential chain link fences have line posts of 1-5/8″ and 2″ diameter. Commercial and Industrial projects have line post size of 2″ diameter, 2-3/8″ diameter and sometimes 3″ diameter, providing extra strength for taller fences. Terminal Fence Post Size. The terminal is the largest diameter metal post.
Use the CLFMI “Chain Link Fence Wind Load Guide for the Selection of Line Post and Line Post Spacing WLG2445” for a fence requiring a structural framework design due to wind load. For polymer coated fabric or systems choose an ASTM color from ASTM F934.
Chain link line posts are typically 2-1/2' longer than the height of fence being installed for commercial, i.e. a 6' high fence has 8'6" long line posts. Check your local building codes and practices for proper installation.
Follow the fence manufacturer’s instructions for spacing, which typically ranges from 4-10' apart—spacing should not exceed 10' on-center. (fig. 1) The good thing is that you can dig all the post holes at once. Use stakes and mason’s string to mark the location of the fence posts you will install. (fig. 1) MATERIALS.