Setting Metal Fence Posts In Concrete

Pour the dry mix into the tube.

Setting metal fence posts in concrete.

Leave the heads of the nails. Step 1 select and purchase posts. No matter why you re installing a fence install steel fence posts first with this simple guide to ensure your fence has sturdy long lasting support. Here s how i did it.

Plan to set at least one fourth to one third of the fence post underground and dig the hole accordingly. Then compact and level the gravel using a post or 2x4. A metal post in concrete won t rust as long as you dome the top of the concrete so water runs away from the post. Set the post into the form and temporarily stand straight.

Step 3 set the post into the hole and attach 2x4 braces to adjacent sides of the post. Drive stakes into the ground at each corner. Step 5 fill the hole with fast setting concrete up to 3 to 4 inches below ground level. This will seal the gap between the concrete and post that s caused by freeze thaw cycles.

I wanted them all the same height square and plumb. Then set the fence post in the hole. I had six poles to set in concrete. Pour water into the dry.

Caulk around the fence post base apply high quality exterior acrylic latex caulk or silicone specifically designed to adhere to concrete at the base of the post. Insert two nails into the outer side of each end post one six inches from the bottom and the other six inches from the top. Each post is 6 x6 1 4 inch steel and will support a 300lb steel gat. Place the form tube into the hole.

We set set steel gates posts in concrete for some driveway gates we will be installing. Choose between different types of steel fence posts. Let the concrete cure four to six hours. A well constructed fence can protect privacy define your property and enhance curb appeal.

You will of course have to adjust for height and plumb the post. First dig the holes using an auger or a post hole digger. But before you decide to put one up yourself learn how to set your fence posts properly to ensure that. I ll share a clever trick that works well and is very fast.

Step 4 use a level to position the post perfectly vertical. Some posts have tops and ends shaped like a t y or a star.