Most fencing experts recommend setting fence posts in concrete at least two feet into the ground.
Vinyl fence post concrete inside.
If attaching your vinyl fence posts to concrete footing then begin by digging a post hole.
Concrete inside vinyl fence post.
If you want to keep grass from growing around the posts trowel mounded concrete slightly above grade so water will drain.
Below grade and pack in soil on top of the wet concrete.
The drawing illustrates the proper installation of in ground vinyl posts.
You ve got a couple options for the cheaper option you could fill it up with concrete and rebar i wouldn t couch for this because i ve seen vinyl posts crack because expansion of cement or you could get something called a post stiffner.
Filing the hollow inside of the vinyl fence post that is underground with concrete also helps to keep it from sinking into the ground.
You may be wondering how to remove a vinyl or pvc fence post from concrete.
When installing vinyl fence generally a bed of 3 6 inches of gravel is placed in the hole and the post concreted in at the proper depth for the frost line.
Two pieces of 1 2 rebar are placed in opposite corners of the post and can be held in place during installation by special rebar clips.
This method of fencing also saves money because you have no need for treated wooden posts due to the slide and cap which will protect wooden posts from weathering rotting and pests.
Concrete will then need to be poured into this hole.
Typically 1 4 to 1 3 of the post should be underground.
Our vinyl fence installation experts at future outdoors always set vinyl and wood fence posts 3 feet into the ground for our 6 foot and taller fences for extra stability and strength.
If a new fence installation is in your future contact best vinyl to get a free estimate.
Gravel is sometimes used under vinyl fence posts not for drainage but to provide a footing in soft soils so the hollow post doesn t sink into the soil over time.
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You will dig this hole to where it is about 1 3 of the length of your post and about 10 inches in diameter.
The mistake most homeowners make though is thinking that a 3.
Otherwise stop filling the holes with concrete about 4 in.
Get the bottom 6 inches of your hole filled with gravel and put in rebar posts.
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Installing vinyl fence slides over wooden posts has several advantages.
It is essential that this be done on every post on 7 and 8 high vinyl fences to add structural integrity to the vinyl fence.
Plan your fence and follow the rules.
