May 21, 2015 · The reason to use anchors is so you won't have to replace them. Posts in concrete will likely eventually fail a lot sooner than above-ground posts will.

Oct 1, 2023 · 2 I am repairing/replacing two leaning posts. The post dimension is 4x4', and the above-ground length is about 7 feet, so I assume the concrete is between 2-3 feet deep. The wood of the …

The 4" to concrete figure you see is a minimum clearance value, and really has nothing to do with the size of the footing required to support a load or prevent twisting or uplift. The size (volume) of the …

I have received conflicting advice about how to set wooden fence posts. Many web sites suggest setting them in a concrete cylinder. Someone at the local hardware store had seen posts set in concret...

Jun 13, 2024 · I have read you should seal posts with tar or oil based sealant on the bottom before setting in concrete. I have also read that you shouldn't seal because the post will retain water.

Sep 22, 2022 · I want to set some 6x6 posts in the ground using Quikrete. They recommend using the fast-setting product (1104) without mixing, which I prefer because it's much easier than hand mixing …

I'm installing a gate for a fence around the house and have set wooden posts in concrete foundations for support. I'm using Quikcrete and the bag states that I need to wait at least 24 hours before doing …

I am building a deck. How about setting 6x6 p.t. posts down on a concrete footing at 4 feet deep (the frost line here) and fill with gravel and soil, and then let the posts run high for the railin...

May 31, 2020 · Four of the posts are at the edges of the driveway, where they have a low wooden wall to one side, while the remaining three are in the middle. In the right-hand photo the concrete around …

Dec 7, 2023 · I would dig an extra 6" for my posts anticipating that the hydration heat provides sufficient curing temperature for the concrete below the top 6". I would use 5000 psi, Type III concrete and mix …