How Do You Pour Concrete For A Fence Post?
When building a fence, grounding the posts in concrete will provide a sturdy base, preventing the fence from leaning and keeping the posts firmly in place permanently. You will have to work quickly, as concrete hardens in a short period of time. A good, quality brand of cement will be easy to work with and will last longer than cheaper brands. Put on work gloves to protect your hands. Add a handful each of dry sand and gravel into powdered concrete. Mix together. This will provide stability and prevent posts from breaking off in the future. Dig a hole at least 17.5 inches deep for each post. Fill the hole halfway with water and place the concrete mix on top. Add enough water to fill the hole to ground level if the powder is still dry. Insert the post into the wet concrete. Using a trowel, mound the concrete around the base of the post (at ground level) to allow water to run off. Occasionally poke the concrete to eliminate air bubbles. Work as fast as you can, as the concrete will set i
