Install Fence Post Without Concrete

In this short video i discuss the lose art of dry fence installation.

Install fence post without concrete.

This will seal the gap between the concrete and post that s caused by freeze thaw cycles. The metal spike is driven into the. So my buddy is dealing with a lot of concrete. Do not set.

Two 50 pound bags of fast setting concrete will set a 4 inch by 4 inch or a 4 inch diameter post in a 10 inch diameter hole 2 feet deep. Apply high quality exterior acrylic latex caulk or silicone specifically designed to adhere to concrete at the base of the post. It doesn t take a rocket scientist to understand the concept. 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.

If you have hard soil a wooden fence post can be sunk into a premade post spike for a relatively strong fence. Determine where you want your post to go. Use enough water to saturate the dry mix. Use your shovel to remove the dirt and the rocks from the dig site placing the dirt from the hole onto the tarp.

How to set posts without concrete. Step 3 pour water into the dry mix and allow it to soak in. Make sure that you dig at least 2 feet deep for a 7 foot tall post use this to determine your dig height based on your post. Apparently removing the original posts left very large holes which the previous fence builder filled with concrete.