1 bag or 2 bags of concrete for lamp posts

Hi Folks, I'm in the middle of tearing down part of my fence. The existing fence is at least 25 years old. I was shocked when pulling out the fence posts that they weren't set in concrete. Long story short, I've read to use two 50 pound bags of cement per post. Can I get by with just one 50 pound bag, plus some fine gravel and sand? My neighbor's father is 90 years old use to own his own fence company. He said 2 bags is over kill. Thoughts? submitted by /u/Extra_Offer_7 [link] [comments]

May 8, 2025 - 16:23
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Hi Folks,

I'm in the middle of tearing down part of my fence. The existing fence is at least 25 years old.
I was shocked when pulling out the fence posts that they weren't set in concrete.

Long story short, I've read to use two 50 pound bags of cement per post.
Can I get by with just one 50 pound bag, plus some fine gravel and sand?

My neighbor's father is 90 years old use to own his own fence company. He said 2 bags is over kill.

Thoughts?

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