Has anyone heard of a wood fence having posts bolted in versus set in concrete?

Question

This is on a 6' high fince that runs about 75' on a downward slope. My contractor did this and just put L brackets on the side. He says it will last - but we're in an area of high winds and I'm concerned as it already has some give. Not sure how to remedy it since he's basically done. any suggestions?

This is on a 6' high fince that runs about 75' on a downward slope. My contractor did this and just put L brackets on the side. He says it will last - but we're in an area of high winds and I'm concerned as it already has some give. Not sure how to remedy it since he's basically done. any suggestions?

They are bolted into concrete. Sort of like this link someone posted elsewhere on the bottom an then with L brackets on th side also bolted into the concrete.

http://www.uspconnectors.com/pdf-full-line-2005/Searchable_Menu_PDF/52and218.pdf

Answer 1

I says right on your link: "Not recommended for fence posts". I've seen those used for pergola supports and benches, but never fences. I'd have to say he didn't want to drill holes and set all those posts properly to save a few bucks.

Answer 2

never heard of any one anchoring post that way I dont't think it would be sufficient. How deep were the posts set? in a high wind area you should have depth at least 2/3rds the height of the fence (4') when not concreting base. suggest digging down on one side of post about 3-4' and concrete in a "stub" about 6' long and bolt the portion above ground to existing post or dig out around each existing post one at a time and concrete base. You could also install angle braces if you don't mind the esthetics

Answer 3

You will be picking up your fence the first big wind. The brackets in the link are for installing posts for support beams, not fencing. The wind shear factor is tremendous for a fence. Get a guarantee in writing from your contractor.

Answer 4

Bolted into what, the ground? Cement? Dirt? Yikes! I doubt that's a long-term solution.