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Set fence posts in concrete or use Metposts?
Any thoughts on the best way of putting up 4" * 4" fence posts (in a
sheltered city garden). 1. Treat posts with creocote and bed in concrete, (approx 18" in concrete?). 2. Use metposts, those square metal containers with a spike at one end. 3. Other? Also, is it better to use fence posts with slots in the side which the fence panel slots into OR just ordinary posts and keep the fence panel in place with galvanised nails? |
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Set fence posts in concrete or use Metposts?
On 3 Jun 2004 05:24:16 -0700, DIY Novice wrote:
1. Treat posts with creocote and bed in concrete, (approx 18" in concrete?). They'll still rot at the ground to air transistion. Even if you ensure that the top of the concrete slopes away from the post. 2. Use metposts, those square metal containers with a spike at one end. These are reasonable but are a begger to drive in straight(*). How many bits of ground do you know that don't have stones and/or builders rubble for 18" or so down. 3. Other? Also, is it better to use fence posts with slots in the side which the fence panel slots into OR just ordinary posts and keep the fence panel in place with galvanised nails? I'd go for the latter. If it should get windy the former will tend to come down as a whole the latter will just blow a panel out, in theory. (*) Read: Virtually impossible. -- Cheers Dave. pam is missing e-mail |
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Set fence posts in concrete or use Metposts?
DIY Novice wrote:
Any thoughts on the best way of putting up 4" * 4" fence posts (in a sheltered city garden). 1. Treat posts with creocote and bed in concrete, (approx 18" in concrete?). 2. Use metposts, those square metal containers with a spike at one end. 3. Other? Metposts are not suitable for fences above 3' high IMO and probably not even then. How high is your fence to be? What sort of panel do you want? Also, is it better to use fence posts with slots in the side which the fence panel slots into OR just ordinary posts and keep the fence panel in place with galvanised nails? Concrete posts last and last. It has been known for for panels to blow out of slotted posts. If the panel is not a good fit it may be necessary to pack the panel with something to stop it rattling in a breeze. Concrete posts, when new, look a bit stark, and need painting with a bit of muck to encourage naturalisation. Timber posts are lighter and a bit cheaper. Soaking the bottom in creosote (substitute) overnight (or as long as possible) will help preserve them. You should slightly more than the depth that is to be buried. IMO timber posts look nicer. Whichever post you use make sure the hole you make for it is not too big. A graft is a useful tool (like a spade but with a very long thin blade), but you can make do with a ladies' or border spade (as narrow as possible). As you dig deeper, you may have to chop the soil at the bottom of the hole and clear out by hand, sticking your arm down the hole! Depending on the ground, you may not need concrete - in any case, the concrete does not need to be very strong! J.B. |
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Set fence posts in concrete or use Metposts?
3. Other?
Actually use 1 and 2. Use a "concrete in" metpost embedded in concrete. This way you get the stability and longetivity of concrete and can easily replace the rotten post in 10-15 years time without having to dig out the concrete. Christian. |
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