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Posted by Steve on April 20, 2008, 10:50 pm
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>>One can also simply use quikrete ready-mix to pack the whole and let it
>>set up w/ ground water as a simple expedient compared to mixing it.
>>Somewhat easier to retain the position and achieve plumb that way as
>>don't need bracing while the mix cures.
>
> I recently used that to set a mailbox post.
> Worked great! Get the post where you want it, pour in the dry mix and
> pour water on it.
Even better, put the water in the hole first, then pour in the mix. Poke
it with a stick to mix. (Wow! I just recommended poking something with a
stick!)
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Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement
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Posted by HeyBub on April 20, 2008, 12:51 pm
tfortarget1@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
> I have to build a small section of wooden fence. I need to plant two
> posts into concrete, I've never done this before. Do they go directly
> into the concrete? or do you put some kind of mounting hardware in the
> concrete then attach them to that? If they go directly into the
> concrete, then how many inches should be underground ? thanks
1. Dig hole 1/2 height of top of pole (i.e., 6' above ground = 3 feet under
ground). Typical is 8' pole sunk 3' below grade.
2. Put 1-3" or more of rocks in bottom of hole.
3. Center pole vertically in hole - use braces.
4. Pour mixed concrete in hole (use wheelbarrow to mix).
There are some modifications to the above steps.
Consider also metal posts to which you strap 4x4s. Cheaper, easier to work
with, won't rot, etc.
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Posted by Duff2 on April 20, 2008, 1:27 pm
On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:44:23 -0700 (PDT), tfortarget1@gmail.com wrote:
>Hi,
>I have to build a small section of wooden fence. I need to plant two
>posts into concrete, I've never done this before. Do they go directly
>into the concrete? or do you put some kind of mounting hardware in the
>concrete then attach them to that? If they go directly into the
>concrete, then how many inches should be underground ? thanks
Protect your posts from moisture from the soil and rain.
After digging the hole, toss in some rocks and then your concrete and
then set the post on top of the wet concrete. When you fill the hole
to the top, slope the concrete away from the post in a cone shape so
moisture does NOT stand next to the post.
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Posted by gpsman on April 20, 2008, 1:43 pm
On Apr 20, 11:44 am, tfortarg...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
> I need to plant two
> posts into concrete,
Are you sure they "need" concrete...?
I might use concrete for some reason, I just can't think of one. A
post has to rot, eventually, then there's just a big hunk of concrete
to be frost heaved or a complete PITA when the post needs substitution
or removal.
But I'm no fence expert, just a former farm boy.
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- gpsman
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Posted by dpb on April 20, 2008, 2:01 pm
gpsman wrote:
...
> But I'm no fence expert, just a former farm boy.
Me too, except former and now returned.
I'm in the process at present of rebuilding sections of the feedlots
which entail replacing a few of the ties. :(
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