I am installing a privacy fence that will go right up against my house. I began digging a post hole that is about 6 inches away from my house, but about 20 inches down, I hit a bunch of cement which I assume is part of the foundation.
What would be the proper way to get my fence right up against my house? Would I be ok to just place the post 20 inches down as long as I cement it in?
If you can use the strength of your wall, it will be quite strong to butt against the house, I would dig up to the cement foundations, then butt your post against the wall. About 3/4 the way up, just fix the post to the wall. (if the wall is cement you can use a rawl bolt, otherwise a nice threaded bolt will do the trick. You will not need anything too over the top, since the forces will mostly be from side to side (i.e there will not be too many pull forces that would pull the pin out. If you would like more specifics, you would need to elaborate the shape and material of the post as well as the wall.
I would dig hole right beside foundation pour the cement into it. If the gap is too big for your liking, build a small wooden infill panel. If it’s chain link or steel/ aluminum, they make specific posts you can put right up against the house.
I'd move the post a bit further from the house, until the foundation is no longer in the way of your hole.
Fastening the fence to the house is not a good idea.
