On Mar 23, 8:46 am, "DominicSantini"
wrote:
Planning on putting up a fence (for privacy barrier
purposes - along with some new trees, etc).
One outfit made a big deal they install their posts
approx 10' into the ground.

Another outfit, only goes a few feet (6 ? I forget).

Both claimed that cement was not needed around the
posts.

What is "best practice" for fence post installation?
Even researching it on the web revealed conflicting
methods (irrespective of local soil conditions). I'm
interested in doing it right the first time.

Haven't decided if vinyl fencing or cedar fencing is
the way to proceed either.

Also, if I ordered the fence parts off, say an internet
business, would a local contractor supply the labor ?
(I presume, they'd have no incentive to do this, but
i'm curious if anyone has done it). And no, i don't have
the time (or probably skill/patience) to do a DIY fence
installation.

Any thoughts / opinions from those with experience on
a fence project ?

Depends on where you live and local requirements. Where I live,
fences are not buried that deep. Two feet deep makes a very sturdy
post in our local soils and climate.

There are three type of post on fence designs. They are corner posts,
bracing posts, and line posts. Concrete is often used for corner and
bracing posts. It is not usually necessary for line posts. It is
certainly not necessary it the post are buried 6 to 10 feet deep. I
have never heard of a fence post buried so deep but it may be
necessary if you are in earthquake or hurricane prone areas.

I think you should at least price the materials yourself before you
make a decision. A fencing contractor may insist on selling you the
material but at least you will be in a position to bargain.