In this short video i discuss the lose art of dry fence installation.
How to install fence posts without concrete.
A post spike is made of heavy metal and is about 24 to 30 inches long so that it can get a good grip in the ground.
So my buddy is dealing with a lot of concrete.
A 24 inch depth works well for a 4 foot tall fence but a fence that is 6 feet high should have posts sunk 3 feet deep or more.
Caulk around the fence post base.
Easy sourdough start to finish.
This will seal the gap between the concrete and post that s caused by freeze thaw cycles.
The metal spike is driven into the.
When installing the vinyl fence posts into the ground it is important to know that soil is never uniform and will change over time.
Do not set.
One of the biggest reasons is the consistency of the vinyl fence installation.
Apparently removing the original posts left very large holes which the previous fence builder filled with concrete.
It doesn t take a rocket scientist to understand the concept.
Apply high quality exterior acrylic latex caulk or silicone specifically designed to adhere to concrete at the base of the post.
Installing fence posts in place with concrete is the best way to guarantee that they remain upright and unmoving but you might not relish the idea of mixing batch after batch of concrete to fill.
Easy sourdough start to finish.
Best vinyl recommends using concrete to install fence posts for a number of reasons.
The metal box that is attached at the top holds the base of the wood fence post.