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Default 3" fence posts or 4" fence posts?

Al-W wrote:
On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:35:59 PM UTC+1, Al-W wrote:
Hi, oh learned ones!

I need to construct a fence that will be subject to some strong winds.
It is only 5.7 meters long and will have 5 posts, two of which will be
bolted to buildings. The three intermediate posts will be held by
galvanized fence post holders (concreted in). My big question is: Is
there any point in stretching to 4" posts and hardware, or will the 3"
versions be perfectly adequate? I find it hard to imagine a 3" fence
post snapping in even the strongest winds - but I could be wrong.

Any insights or advice on this matter?

Many thanks

Al-W


PS.. I forgot to mention that the fence will be 2 meters tall and all timber.

Al-W


3" definitely not enough! 4" minimum unless you enjoy replacing broken
posts. ;-)

Tim

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