How deep should posts be for a swing gate?
As far as the foundation for your posts, to support a swing gate, they should be at least 36 to 40 inches in the ground and in at least a 12 inch diameter concrete sauna tube. Frost is not your enemy here, but rot and lack of ballast is.
How deep does a fence post need to be?
Concrete fence posts are slightly different, still keep with the hole width of 3 times the width of the post, but the depth needs to be at LEAST 2 foot. In some instances upto 3 foot would be absolutely perfect.
What are the dimensions of a gate post?
Please use the below chart when selecting post lengths, footing diameters, and depths based on the square footage of the gate. Gate Square Footage Footing Diameter & Depth Gate Post Depth 1-24 10”X36” 24” 24-72 12”X42” 36”
Why does my gate post need to be longer or deeper?
The footing will also put more load against the earth. This will require the post to be longer, and the footing will need to be larger and deeper than the average terminal post. Please use the below chart when selecting post lengths, footing diameters, and depths based on the square footage of the gate.
How big do gate posts need to be?
For both Driveway and Country style gates, the posts will need to be concreted in, a minimum of 600mm (2') in the ground. We recommend using PostMix, allowing 2 bags per hole....Suggested posts sizes.Gate lengthPost size1.5 -2.1m150 x 150mm2.4 – 3.0m175 x 175mm3.30 – 3.6m200 x 200mm1 more row
How deep should an 8 foot post be in the ground?
For an average fence post, about 6 to 8 feet tall, prepare to dig a post hole about 2 feet deep. To install a fence post, you'll need a shovel or post digger, a 6-foot level, soil, and gravel or crushed stone.
How deep should a 3 foot post be in the ground?
The general rule of thumb when setting a post is that the depth of the post's hole needs to be one-third to one-half of the actual above-ground height of the post. So, a six-foot-high finished post ideally needs to be buried three feet into the ground.
How far down should a post be?
The width of the post hole should be 3 times the width of diameter of the post. For example, if you are erecting a 6 foot high fence using 4 inch fence posts, the posts need to be 6 feet above the ground. 6 divided by 3 is 2, therefore the depth of the hole required is 2 feet.
How deep should a 6 foot post be in the ground?
The depth of the hole should be 1/3-1/2 the post height above ground (i.e., a 6-foot tall fence would require a hole depth of at least 2 feet). Add about 6 inches of QUIKRETE All-Purpose Gravel into the bottom of the hole. Then compact and level the gravel using a post or 2x4.
How deep should I bury a 10 foot post?
In general, holes should be at least 3 feet deep for posts that extend 8 feet or more above ground level. Posts that extend 6 feet above ground level should have holes at least 2 1/2 feet deep.
Can you put dry concrete in a post hole?
0:131:37How to Set Posts in Concrete (without mixing) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBecause there is no mixing you simply pour it into the hole. Dry. Then add water when digging yourMoreBecause there is no mixing you simply pour it into the hole. Dry. Then add water when digging your post hole it is important that the diameter of the hole be three times the width of the post.
How many bags of quikrete do I need for a fence post?
1 – 4 bags of concrete per fence post are typically what's needed. This depends on the type of soil, fence design, height, post size and bag weight. In general the depth of the post's hole needs to be 1/3 to 1/2 of the above ground height of the post.
How many bags of Postcrete do you need per post?
The exact amount of Post Mix Concrete needed will vary depending on the width and depth of the hole, but as a general rule you'll need about one and a third bags for a standard fence post. A gate post, which works harder than a fence post due to the movement of the gate, may require three or four bags.
How do you install a concrete gate post?
0:311:21How To Install a Fence Post Onto a Concrete Base - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRemove the base and then drill into the concrete using a hammer drill. And masonry drill bits. MoveMoreRemove the base and then drill into the concrete using a hammer drill. And masonry drill bits. Move the post support back over the holes.
How deep should a fence post be in the ground?
Rule of Thumb Hole depth = put approximately 1/3 of the post in the hole. A 2m (6 foot) post should have up to 600mm (2 foot) in the ground.
How deep should a concrete fence post be?
Dig your hole to the correct depth, allowing for the height of the fence panel and the gravel board. As a rough guide the hole should be a minimum 1/3 the height of the fence, so a 6 foot fence would need an 8 foot post in a 2 foot deep hole.
How wide should a swing gate be?
I would recommend two four foot gates. As far as the foundation for your posts, to support a swing gate, they should be at least 36 to 40 inches in the ground and in at least a 12 inch diameter concrete sauna tube.
Do gate posts need to be heavy?
The gate posts need to be heavy at the bottom and very firmly compacted into place. If the posts move under the weight of the gate, you will be greatly disappointed. Spend the time to make sure they are as secure as possible. The more concrete, the better.
Can you make a gate with a fence?
Perhaps the easiest solution, however, is to not even make a gate. Instead, build your fence and then make this an 8' panel that is attached with temporary fasteners...such as bolts. On the rare occasions that you need access, unbolt the fence panel and remove it completely--thereby negating the need for the two posts to cary the load of a cantilevered gate.
How deep should a fence post be?
The general rule of thumb when setting a post is that the depth of the post’s hole needs to be one-third to one-half of the actual above-ground height of the post. So, a six-foot-high finished post ideally needs to be buried three feet into the ground. You may be able to get away with two feet depending on the weight of your fence, soil conditions and local climate.
How deep should a post hole be?
For our six-foot-high fence post, we would need a hole that’s 36 inches deep and 12 inches in diameter.
What to do with sagging posts?
Shore up those sagging posts with concrete.
How long does it take for concrete to set?
Fast-setting concrete is generally hardened off in about 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the outside temperature, and is usually cured enough to begin work in about four to six hours.
How deep should a post hole be?
Unlike a normal post hole you need to dig around and form a good lump of concrete. the hole should be 2ftx2ftx2ft if its in a lawn consider going another 6-8" down as it will be easier digging but looser than a well compacted driveway entrance.
Is postcrete better than dry mix?
It'll depend on how much space you have round the holes to fill, as a large hole would be more expensive with postcrete than a dry mix would. Doggit, 16 Feb 2017. #5. Thanks x 1.
How deep should a concrete fence post be?
Concrete fence posts are slightly different, still keep with the hole width of 3 times the width of the post, but the depth needs to be at LEAST 2 foot. In some instances upto 3 foot would be absolutely perfect. The reason the holes have to be deeper for concrete, is because of the sheer weight of the posts.
How Long Will a Fence Post Last In The Ground?
Concrete fence posts have a life expectancy of about 25 years with minimal maintenance, but they aren’t immune to wear and tear. Over time rain and wind will eat away at them causing cracks and chips.
What Is The Best Timber For Fence Posts?
The most common species of wood grown in the UK are Larch, Douglas fir, Pine and Spruce (a white wood).
Why do concrete posts have holes?
The reason the holes have to be deeper for concrete, is because of the sheer weight of the posts .
How long do wood posts last?
Wooden posts vary, from 5 years to 20 years, But it all boils down to how they were installed and maintained.
How to find 1/3 of a post?
So to find a 1/3 you would just divide the desired post height above ground by 3 (i.e a 6ft post height divided by 3 would equal 2, so a 2 foot hole would need to be dug).
Are Concrete Fence Posts Better Than Wood?
Concrete fence posts are indeed better than wood for last ability, and they easily pay for themselves over time.
How deep should I dig for a post?
You need to first dig a hole a good 2ft 6 (760mm) to 3ft (915mm) deep (this gets the base of the post below the level that frost penetrates, once below this level the ground is less likely to move as much! How wide the hole needs to be is again dependent on the size of the post, for a 6″ post (150mm) I would make the hole 18″ square, giving 6″ gap all round the post.
What is the best post for a gate?
If you would rather use something other than timber posts, then the best option is steel posts. Again as with timber posts there is no real one size fits all for the thickness and width of posts required – it’s all dependent on the width and height of the gates being attached to the posts.
How long does it take for a gate to dry?
It will normally be dry within 24 hours but I would tend to give it 48 hours before hanging the gates off the posts. A lot will depend on how warm the weather is and the humidity – if in doubt give it a bit longer!
Is a sawn oak gate green?
Despite their name, the sawn green oak gate posts are not green in colour – the ‘green’ part of there name refers to the fact that they are air-dried (rather than Kiln dried – you do not sink kiln dried timber into the ground ever!) and are suitable for outdoor use.
Is it a good idea to slope concrete at ground level away from a gate post?
It’s also a good idea to slope the concrete at ground level away from the gate post to act as a water run off.
Do sawn oak gates split?
Its always worth getting a coat of paint or stain (again whatever you are using on the gates) on the posts as it does no harm, the only thing to remember with the sawn green oak posts is that they will in time split – this is perfectly normal with green oak and is in no detriment to the strength of the posts.
