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Should I use gravel or concrete for fence posts?

Concrete
92%
Gravel
4%
There is no significant difference.
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Question: Should I use gravel or concrete for fence posts?
Top Answer (92% of 25 votes): Concrete.

Answer: Concrete
Explanation: It is the strongest and longest lasting material to sue when holding wood fence post in the ground.
WB Lawn & Landscape
Answer: Concrete
Explanation: You can use both as the gravel allows water to pass through the area quicker and concrete helps hold things in place longer.
OConnor Building & Design, LLC
Answer: Concrete
Explanation: Concrete is the only thing that forms a solid formation to your post
Wilson fence
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Answer: Concrete
Explanation: We always place a 2" backfill of gravel to help water have a place to disperse, rather than sitting on post base.
ATX Residential Construction
Answer: Concrete
Explanation: BOTH concrete AND gravel should be used when setting fence posts. Gravel set below the posts can allow excess moisture to drain below the wooden post. Concrete ensures security of the post once it has set.
Mountain Men Fencing
Answer: Concrete
Explanation: Always concrete
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