"Leon" wrote in
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"Sean" wrote in message
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Does anyone know much about PTT ?

If you dig a hole, put in some hardcore/gravel and plonk in a PTT ...
back filling with more gravel and compacting ... how will it fair
with the elements?

Basically, is it really necessary to concrete the posts in as they
will be securely held in place by the (above ground structure).


Putting gravel around the post in a hole will help to let the water
drain away from the post and hopefully prolong the life of the post.

If Concrete is necessary the thought of using gravel is probably a
moot point. The concrete tends to hold moisture and can aid in the
premature failure of a post. Having proper drainage away from the
post will benefit and help to prolong the post life.




I can surmise from the language used, that Sean is from one of the UK-
derived countries. What we do here in California may not work where you
are, but we really don't have much of a standing water induced rotting
problem here.

The means of securing fence and foundation posts is governed by
practice, what works, locally, and perhaps code, as well. I'd go talk
with the lumber supplier, and find an older, talkative type clerk (or
owner, if possible) and ask him. They'd also know what works best with
the type of PTT being sold for his use. They vary now.

Patriarch