How long should a fence post spike be?

The most common sizes of metal spike include: A 600mm (24 inch) spike – this will support fences up to 1.2m (4 feet) high. A 750mm (30 inch) spike – this will support a fence which is 1.8m (6 feet) high. In order to drive the spike into position you will need to use a sledgehammer and/or driving tool.

Are fence post spikes any good?

Fence post anchor spikes work well by allowing one to place and remove fence posts without having to dig large holes. A fence that uses fence post anchor spikes is just as stable as a fence with posts set in concrete, with the added benefit of minimizing the rotting of the fence posts.

Are metal fence post spikes any good?

The main advantage of metal fence spikes for post support is their ease of installation, using only simple tools with no need for digging or concrete. Even high-quality treated timber posts will decay to some degree over time when sitting in concrete.

How deep should a post hole be for a 6 foot fence?

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 2×4.

How much weight can a fence post support?

Typically, an 8-foot 4×4 supported at both ends will safely support about 500-pounds in the center. Spreading the weight out along the same 4×4 will increase the load limit to around 1,000-pounds.

How deep should a 7 foot fence post be?

How Deep Should a Fence Post Be? 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.

Can fence posts be 10 feet apart?

Most fence posts can be spaced 8 to 12 feet apart. While this is a general criteria, it doesn’t cover all scenarios. For instance, high tensile fence can have larger spacing, requiring line posts every 15 to 20 feet for field fence styles, and as much as 20-30 feet for high tensile barbed and smooth wire.