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Quikrete Mix for setting fence posts??? Doug Steckel 05-16-2006
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Posted by Doug Steckel on May 16, 2006, 7:19 pm
Hello all,

I'm getting some conflicting advice on the best mix to use for setting fence
posts for a 6ft vinyl privacy fence. I've been told that any Quikrete mix
(like the #1101) will set up if poured dry. I've also been told that the
fast setting the fast setting #1004 is far better. Someone even told me that
the non-fast setting will only have half the strength of the red bag, fast
setting mix if poured dry. I'd like to save some money if possible but don't
want to sacrifice strength over the years as this fence will catch lots of
wind over the years.

Any advice?

Thanks,

Doug



Posted by Dan Espen on May 16, 2006, 9:20 pm

> Hello all,
>
> I'm getting some conflicting advice on the best mix to use for setting fence
> posts for a 6ft vinyl privacy fence. I've been told that any Quikrete mix
> (like the #1101) will set up if poured dry. I've also been told that the
> fast setting the fast setting #1004 is far better. Someone even told me that
> the non-fast setting will only have half the strength of the red bag, fast
> setting mix if poured dry. I'd like to save some money if possible but don't
> want to sacrifice strength over the years as this fence will catch lots of
> wind over the years.

Wind?

Sorta funny.

I put in a vinyl fence. The instructions said put concrete around the
posts, put 2 pieces or rebar inside the posts, then fill the posts with
concrete. These are 4 or 5 inch square posts.

Those posts aren't going anywhere.

Posted by Mac Cool on May 16, 2006, 9:45 pm
http://www.quikrete.com/diy/SettingPosts.html

Dump a bucket of water in the hole and then pour in the quikrete or vice
versa, don't make it complicated. It's vinyl fencing, the vinyl will break
a million years before the concrete no matter how badly you botch the job.
--
Mac Cool

Posted by Rudy on May 17, 2006, 12:49 pm
> I've been told that any Quikrete mix (like the #1101) will set up if
> poured dry. I've also been told that the fast setting the fast setting
> #1004 is far better. Someone even told me that the non-fast setting will
> only have half the strength of the red bag, fast setting mix if poured
> dry. I'd like to save some money if possible but don't want to sacrifice
> strength

Quickcrete (brand name) is expensive. Use the no name stuff sold by Lowes
or HD..about half the price
For fencepost "anchors" it doesnt matter..Why do you need fast setting ?
Just brace the posts and let it set overnight.



Posted by Stubby on May 17, 2006, 1:29 pm
Rudy wrote:
>> I've been told that any Quikrete mix (like the #1101) will set up if
>> poured dry. I've also been told that the fast setting the fast setting
>> #1004 is far better. Someone even told me that the non-fast setting will
>> only have half the strength of the red bag, fast setting mix if poured
>> dry. I'd like to save some money if possible but don't want to sacrifice
>> strength
>
> Quickcrete (brand name) is expensive. Use the no name stuff sold by Lowes
> or HD..about half the price
> For fencepost "anchors" it doesnt matter..Why do you need fast setting ?
> Just brace the posts and let it set overnight.
>
>
But you should think about providing bearing surface rather than just a
blob on the bottom of the post. Spread it out horizontally a few
inches down in the dirt. Or use long horizontal rebar to stablize it.

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