22. How are fence posts installed?

It depends on the region, the soil makeup and the frost line. In certain parts of the country a hole can be dug to the appropriate depth, say 24" to 36", the post inserted, and the hole is then backfilled with dirt or dry concrete and packed.
 
Best practices include: knowing your property line offset; knowing your easement offset; any right-of-way restrictions; required set backs from sidewalks and driveways; and knowing the applicable city ordinances and codes with a quick call to your local building code official.
 
And make sure you call 811 before you dig. A new, federally-mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number, 811 was created to help protect you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines while working on digging projects. Every digging job requires a call – even small projects like planting trees or shrubs. If you hit an underground utility line while digging, you can harm yourself or those around you, disrupt service to an entire neighborhood and potentially be responsible for fines and repair costs. One call to 811 gets your underground utility lines marked for FREE.

 
For alternate installations, please contact our customer service department directly for assistance. See the technical section of the online catalog at www.svmllc.com for more information.