Wooden Fence Posts What Is The Best Way To Anchor Pressure Treated Wooden Fence Posts In The Ground?
What is the best way to anchor pressure treated wooden fence posts in the ground? - wooden fence posts
I have not heard of concrete is ideal. Is there another method? I live in the north, if that matters or helps.
Thank you!
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I do not think concrete by accelerating the decomposition of wood poles, if the job is done right. My suggestion is that once the hole was dug (deep enough to insert below the frost line, probably two feet in the Mason-Dixon) line, a few inches worth of gravel or rock (balancing the depth of the line freezes very well ). Then put the article on the gravel and ensure that the post straight and vertical, at least the adjacent sides. There are several ways to do this, but usually a piece of wood put on the floor in a corner and nail on the sides of the rod to stabilize it. To do this, on two adjacent sides have remained relatively stable since then. Then you can pre-mix concrete things (the dry in the hole) and add the use of water for the hose. The instructions on the packaging is fairly simple. Or you can mix and pour wet concrete into the hole around the post. Anyway, once the concrete is wet and pour the desired level, try a stick, this contribution is to define the cooperationncrete and eliminate air bubbles and pockets. If you are convinced that the actual level and the free air, let the concrete cure and set. Another step, but before the concrete hardens. Level the concrete around the pole, then take the slope Conrete (be 5-10 degrees max) on all four sides of the entrance. This will allow the concrete to pour the water when it rains.
After the concrete has hardened, the last step to use a silicone seal and give him a good size drop of silicone in the joint, where the post meets the concrete. Put a drop of about four pages. Then smooth with your finger. This show will provide a water tight seal to water flow between the posts and concrete to prevent it. (Solve the problem of water seepage between the concrete and wood).
Now you have completed the process of installation of the item. For the slope of the concrete seal and the common concerns of water accelerates the decomposition process should be completely avoided. And anchored in concrete to posts in the ground, is still eE best way (in my humble opinion)
Good luck
I've never used anything other than concrete. Why can not he handsome? It is cheap and does what he must do. What can I use?
Using concrete to the foundation supported form, but instead integrate) Simpson (brand, set the supportive relationships in the wet concrete of the pressure-treated wood. Lowes and Home Depot will maintain these items in stock. And yes, cement retains moisture in the wood and accelerates the decomposition process.
You can evaluate the installation of pressure-treated wood under the ground and walk strengthened if necessary. I checked the website several, and they all said it was a good idea to anchor posts in concrete. Try doityourself.com very good site ..
I can imagine that would be the freezing of the earth is a huge factor.
Contact a company closely and see if they give a hint.
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