Alright, Norris homeowners, we need to talk about fences. Specifically, vinyl fences. You have made a smart choice going with vinyl for its good looks and for its low maintenance, but there is a big decision hiding underground that many people do not even think about: how those fence posts get anchored. It is not just about digging a hole for the fence post; it is about what goes in that hole. You have two main options here for setting posts: setting posts in concrete or using gravel.
Norris Fencing Solutions has seen many fences around Norris, from the charming picket styles in the older parts of town to the tall privacy fences up on the ridges. We can tell you that the ground in Norris is not always easy to work with. We have that red clay subsoil, and sometimes it is cherty, and this can be a real challenge to work with. In addition, our weather swings from muggy summers to wet, cold winters. All of that plays a part in how well your vinyl fence holds up, no matter how good it looks on top.
The Concrete Method for Fence Posts: Solid as a Rock (Usually)
This is probably what most people picture when they think about setting a fence post. You dig a hole, you drop in the post, and you fill it with concrete. This seems straightforward.
Cost for Concrete Fence Posts:
- The initial cost for concrete fence posts is generally higher. You are paying for concrete mix, and this adds up, especially for a long fence line in Norris.
- The labor for concrete fence posts can be a bit more intensive too, because of mixing and pouring the concrete.
Durability of Concrete Fence Posts:
- When done right, concrete offers solid stability for fence posts. It creates a solid footing that resists movement from wind and also from general wear and tear. This is important for privacy fences in Norris, which act like big sails in a strong gust of wind.
- For vinyl fences, which are hollow, concrete fills that void around the post. This gives the vinyl fence post a strong anchor. You will often see an aluminum or steel insert inside the vinyl post for extra strength, especially for gate posts, and concrete helps secure that also.
Maintenance of Concrete Fence Posts:
- Once the concrete fence post is set, there is not much to do. It is pretty much ---