How To Set A Post In Concrete

Dig the post hole making it three times the width of the post and at a depth equal to 13 to 12 of the above ground length of the post plus 6 right.

How to set a post in concrete. For loose or sandy soil using a tube form is recommended left. The concrete will harden within a few hours but no heavy load should be placed on it until at least over night. Pouring dry concrete in a post hole is a lame shortcut concrete will perform much better if it is thoroughly mixed before placing it in the hole. Place the form tube into the hole.

Pour the dry mix into the tube. Fill the hole with fast setting concrete up to 3 to 4 inches below ground level. Pour the concrete into the hole until its 23 in. Shift the post into plumb and then add more concrete to fill the hole.

Pour water into the dry. Mix fast setting concrete in a wheelbarrow. Set the post into the form and temporarily stand straight. We set steel posts round pipe or square tube in concrete then sleeve it with wood if desired.

Pour 6 of gravel or crushed stone into the bottom of the hole. Put the post in the center of your hole. Whether you are building a fence or setting a single post adding curb appeal with a mailbox or setting a basketball goal the best way to guarantee your post will be sturdy is to set the post in. Set the end of the post on top of your gravel in the middle of the hole.

Use a level to position the post perfectly vertical. Wood even treated wood posts will eventually fail when set in concrete. Purchase a quick setting concrete from your local hardware store. Set the post into the hole and attach 2x4 braces to adjacent sides of the post.

Brace the post and allow to concrete to cure. Pour about a gallon of water per 50 lb bag into the hole and allow the water to saturate the concrete mix.