is this Fencing ok?

Sally133

I've had new fencing put up around my property, I noticed that on some of the concrete posts only one side of the posts have screws, the other side is just the holes, is that ok? For example on the post in the photo it has 2 screws side by side (left and right) going down the length of the post, on my concrete post they've only put 1 screw, the left side, going down the length. The post Ive attached is a stock photo as it's the middle of the night and it's been playing on my mind - do I complain or is this ok? I'll update with my photos in the morning. Thank you 

FlorayG

I would expect both holes to be used otherwise there's nothing to prevent the panels twisting in high winds. Ask the fencing company why they did it this way

Cheslea2010

2 holes, 2 screws. Stops twisting and also rattling in the wind. 

prowla

Penny-pinching saving on screws.

MikeJXE

Two holes are required on every post to accommodate a joint in the Harris rail 

If it’s a continuous run of Harris rail only 1 screw is needed 

Section62

FlorayG said:

I would expect both holes to be used otherwise there's nothing to prevent the panels twisting in high winds. Ask the fencing company why they did it this way

How would two screws prevent the panels 'twisting' in high winds if one is not enough?

As MikeJXE says, if the arris rail is jointed at the post then use both holes, if not then one fixing should be sufficient unless the fence is in a particularly exposed location.

Bradden

Section62 said:

FlorayG said:

I would expect both holes to be used otherwise there's nothing to prevent the panels twisting in high winds. Ask the fencing company why they did it this way

How would two screws prevent the panels 'twisting' in high winds if one is not enough?

As MikeJXE says, if the arris rail is jointed at the post then use both holes, if not then one fixing should be sufficient unless the fence is in a particularly exposed location.

If it's standard closeboard on recessed posts then the 3m cant rails will join at the post hence the two holes. 

prowla

MikeJXE said:

Two holes are required on every post to accommodate a joint in the Harris rail 

If it’s a continuous run of Harris rail only 1 screw is needed 

Section62 said:

FlorayG said:

I would expect both holes to be used otherwise there's nothing to prevent the panels twisting in high winds. Ask the fencing company why they did it this way

How would two screws prevent the panels 'twisting' in high winds if one is not enough?

As MikeJXE says, if the arris rail is jointed at the post then use both holes, if not then one fixing should be sufficient unless the fence is in a particularly exposed location.

So, is it Harris or arris ???

MikeJXE

Arris