Wood Fencing

Quick Reference

• All wood should be Pressure Treated to last exposed to the elements
• Verify utility lines before you dig
  • Ontario One Call
• Fence posts are generally 4x4'
• Fence posts should not be further apart than 8'
• Fence posts need to be buried
  • The hole must be as deep as 30-50% of the post's above-ground height
  • Deeper burials provide better rigidity in structure
  • The hole's diameter must be 3x wide as the post used - ex: a 4x4' post is 3.5" wide, requiring a hole diameter of 10.5" 
  • The post should sit flat and level in the hole, and be arrested with braces or stakes while concrete or gravel is poured in around it for securing
  • Fill the hole almost entirely, leaving 4" to be filled with soil
  • Do not attach fencing to posts until concrete is cured