Footing Planner
Pick the fence height, soil and frost depth and see hole depth and width and bags of concrete in a cutaway.
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A planning estimate with common rules of thumb: about a third of the post underground and below the local frost depth, with four by four posts and fifty pound bags of concrete mix. Local rules and soil decide the real depth.
Three quick steps
- 1Pick the heightFour, five, six or eight feet.
- 2Describe the groundSoil type and how deep it freezes.
- 3Read the cutawayDepth, width and bags per post.
About the footing planner
Are these the exact depths?
They are planning figures from common rules of thumb. Local rules and your soil decide the real depth.
Why does frost matter?
In cold areas, ground that freezes can push posts, so they are often set below the frost depth.
Why gravel at the bottom?
A layer of gravel helps water drain away from the base of the post.
Services that go with this tool
Post Setting and FootingsPosts set at the right depth and locked in, because a fence is only as good as what holds it up.See the service FE-143Repair and Care
Leaning Post RepairStraightening and re-setting leaning, loose or rotted posts so the whole line stands again.See the service FE-131Pool, Pet and Farm
Sloped Yard FencingFences that follow hills and grades by racking or stepping panels for a smooth, solid line.See the service See what your property line can really look like.
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