Setting Fence Posts In Concrete Wall

Securing a wooden end post to a wall.

Setting fence posts in concrete wall.

Use a washer to prevent the wood being crushed at the surface. The depth of the hole should be 1 3 1 2 the post height above ground i e a 6 foot tall fence would require a hole depth of at least 2 feet. If the fence adjoins a masonry wall the first post needs to be attached to the wall using three expanding masonry bolts. One 50 pound bag.

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. Then set your post in place and use a level to ensure that it s perfectly. Take the time to read these instructions carefully before getting started. But before you decide to put one up yourself learn how to set your fence posts properly to ensure that.

Once you ve finished digging your post holes add about three to four inches of gravel into the bottom and compact it using a post or a 2x4. A well constructed fence can protect privacy define your property and enhance curb appeal. Using a rented core drill you can drill a hole through your concrete slab for each fence post. Use enough water to saturate the dry mix.

Fast setting concrete is ideal for installing fence posts since it doesn t need to be mixed in a bucket or a wheelbarrow. When installing a fence on an existing concrete pad some fence installers prefer to core drill through the concrete and set posts the traditional way embedded in concrete underground. As with all posts use a spirit level to check that the post is in a horizontal position before securing. Be prepared to complete your project quickly.

Setting posts one at a time is a good idea but make sure all your posts are braced and ready if using rapid set concrete. After all the posts are set and the concrete has cured mix some extra quikrete fast setting concrete mix in a wheelbarrow or bucket following the mix to water ratio on the bag. Dig post hole so diameter of the hole is 3 times the width of the post i e the hole for a 4 wood post should be about 12 inches wide. This will seal the gap between the concrete and post that s caused by freeze thaw cycles.

Caulk around the fence post base.