Fence post footings

canadafence

I am looking to build about 60' of wooden fence, with 6×6 posts. I will hire a company to come and dig the holes, but I first wanted to find out the best way to fasten the posts.

I know that many fence posts go into the ground and concrete is then poured around them, but as I know from experience, replacing them is very difficult. Is it better nowadays to pour say, an 8" pier, and push a bracket into the wet concrete? And then bolt the post to the bracket?

Located in Ontario Canada, where I believe it is recommended to have at least 4' depth to prevent heaving.

Best Answer

Depends on the wind force, a connector like these may be just you need.

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