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04-23-2020, 06:22 PM | #1 |
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Advice on what works setting fence posts
Hi everyone, would greatly appreciate specific experiences regarding fence post setting. I am from Midwest where a standard procedure is to put the posts on a bed of pea gravel and pour concrete just below the top soil level.
The fence company advises to not use concrete as it will be pushed out by frost. Advice appreciated, thanks! |
04-23-2020, 06:56 PM | #2 |
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Are you asking about wood or metal posts?
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04-23-2020, 07:15 PM | #3 |
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I'd use stone dust or fine crushed stone. That way the posts can be easily replaced. And it drains well preventing rot or rust.
Concrete is forever. You'd have some work on your hands If you ever had to replace a post. |
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04-24-2020, 10:01 AM | #5 |
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My cedar post and rail fence lasted about 25 years before rot made it necessary to replace. No concrete, but stone for drainage. The sections that go into the woods are just 5' metal stakes driven into the ground and wire mesh attached. Plastic coated, still in good shape. Posts that hold heavy gates need extyra depth and or larger stone. Otherwise the weight of the gate will move the post over time and you'll have to reset. I had the work done by a local fencing company. I have one gate that follows a slope, so they custom built the gate to match. Way beyond the ability of a one man crew.
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