Chain link fence question

allenwrench · Intermediate Crude Joined: Apr 23, 2008 Posts: 893

I have access to a gas post hole digger. It has a 6 inch and 8 inch auger. which size auger should I use to set the steel posts in concrete for the fence? I am worried about posts heaving in the freeze thaw cycle, but do not wish to go overboard with too much concrete.

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DomusAlbion · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Chain link fence question

Depth is more important for heaving it seems to me. We pulled a chain link fence on our property. Posts were 2 feet deep with a hole that was less than 6 inches wide.
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frankthetank · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:27 am Post subject: Re: Chain link fence question

Not sure about the size, but i know you better go deep enough. UP here in WI i think its 48 inches. I dug out some posts in the ground a year ago (for the deck) and man that was the biggest pain in the ass. They must have been 6 inch holes x 48 inch deep.
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kpeavey · Expert Joined: Oct 04, 2004 Posts: 1313

4 feet deep, 6" auger bit

the price of long poles will be high. A solution is to bore a hole in a 4x4 for extending the length. If boring a hole is not practical, drill a hole in the pole, bolt it to the 4x4. Pressure treated will hold up, can also spray it down with kerosene.

a half a bag of cement is usually enough to do the job. You can do a whole bag if you want.
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biofuel13 · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:00 am Post subject: Re: Chain link fence question

Professional landscaper here with lots of fence experience.

As some of the above mentioned, freeze/thaw can cause issues down the line in some areas. I'm in MN so this is something we deal with quite a bit. You are going to want to use the 8" auger down to a 3 foot depth. No need to go deeper or larger unless you are pouring footings for a deck.

Cement: Usually works out to around 1.25 to 1.5 60lb bags per hole. Fill each hole to within a half inch of the grade of the yard as you will probably want the grass to have something to grow on. Allow the cement to cure for at least 2 days or so before you string up the chain link.

I'd be more than happy to answer any other fencing or landscape questions here if anyone needs info. Good Luck!

TommyJefferson · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:26 am Post subject: Re: Chain link fence question

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strider3700 · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:18 am Post subject: Re: Chain link fence question

joelcolorado · Intermediate Crude Joined: May 25, 2008 Posts: 683

Sounds like overkill for a chainlink fence to me. Corner post YES, deep and bigger but line posts, not so much. Prob dont even have to concrete in honestly.