Setting The Perfect Vinyl Fence Post Every Time

Setting a perfect vinyl fence post in concrete is super easy! These key principles will have you setting flawless vinyl fence posts in no time.

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Contents:
00:00 - The Perfect Hole
01:27 - The Perfect Concrete
03:20 - The Perfect Stab
04:34 - The Perfect Straightness

[CatAtomic]

This channel is way more entertaining than it has any business being.

[richardtrejo]

I agree with him 100% on not skimping out on the concrete or depth of putting them in the ground .. I personally put up over 30 panels myself and I used at least 3-4 bags per post and damn my fence is strongg as F and perfectly level! I’m in New England and recently I’ve driven around and seen many fences destroyed from the recent storms we had.. but mine is still standing strong and showing zero signs of weakness… I had originally paid someone to do 10 panels and those “professionals” did not use any where near the amount of concrete that I used when I did it by myself n I even noticed they cut some length off some posts because they said “you don’t need to go 2’ or more deep” I know they were wrong now.. and the ones that they did w less concrete have already lost their perfect level look that they had last year.. I know it’s because they didn’t go as deep or use as much concrete as I did … concrete cost 5-6 bucks a bag, why skimp out on $20 worth of concrete when that $20 could have given you years of security on the strength of the fence

Why spend all that money on panels and posts just to go cheap w the amount of concrete used…
Don’t cheap out!

N also make sure to use a 4x4 post or something to tamper down the dirt in the hole before putting any rocks, concrete, or posts in . Tamper it like a man n make sure your base is good


Needless to say once the spring comes along I’m going to redo the 10 that they did half a s s

[dr.a]

Considering it’s more windy in Wyoming than not windy, I’ll take your word for it. I live near the mouth of a canyon and sometimes we’re in the wind path.

[NathanHarrison]

This guy is great. One of the most entertaining do it yourself videos I’ve ever seen. And informative. I’d subscribe more than once if I could. Thank you.

[markorlando]

You make great videos with some great ideas...My opinion is 1 80lb bag of concrete is plenty...pour all at the bottom of the hole, tamped dirt above the concrete will hold the post in place more than enough....experience

[lotto-goblin]

Thanks!! I’ve been watching videos on “how to” and I’m just frustrated and about to give up until I seen this!
All I’m doing is a small 12 foot section with a gate. 😬

[newenglandman]

Very good video and explanation, as always. I was very surprised to see only 32" as below the frost line in northern Wyoming. For whatever obviously incorrect assumptions on my part, I expected it would be deeper than here, which is 48".

[trevorconn]

I like the idea of stabbing in the post. I have completed a 1/3 of my fence using this method. My only concern is what if water/moisture makes its way inside the post. Isn’t there a chance that the water could freeze, possibly distorting or even cracking the post? Maybe I am looking into this too much but I did take a 90° drill and put a 1/4” weep hole into the post just above where the concrete ended. Is that worth doing or wasting my time? Just never heard you talk about having these issue when using this stabbing method.

[thefivefootviking]

Hey there, great video! I’m a beginner and I’m making a double sided gate. You mentioned there would need to be some wood inside the post for a gate too. If the post is 5”x5”, does the wood need to be the same? Also, does the wood need to be 8’ tall and go into the concrete as well? Any direction you can give would be really appreciated. Thanks 🤘🏼

[matthewwhittle]

A shorter handle shovels to mix concrete is a little better

[ladinonyc]

great video I definitely learned a lot. In this video, you mentioned putting a pole or bracket inside the post if you were placing a gate. I currently have a vinyl post & fence that attaches to the side of a house, but, now I want to change it and place a vinyl gate/door next to the house. The current post is on top of asphalt. I was looking through your posts but didn't find or see anything. do you have a video or any suggestions? Thank you again for a great video explanation.

[aPclements_woodcraft]

Hey mate, have you ever had any drainage issues with the concrete being set in the core of the post as well? Im getting mixed information on what to do.
The argument is, if the post isn't hollow down to drainage gravel, the water will build up inside, causing mould etc.
Thanks for the great video mate.

[josecortes]

My frost line is 54” does that mean I have to did 5 feet into the ground? Then fill it with concrete even if my post doesn’t go that deep

[timothyletson]

Quick question related to end posts that will have gates attached. The stabbing method makes sense to me but will it work with a post that has an aluminum insert? I have two double gates in my plan which means four posts with aluminum inserts and I am worried about the insert not seating properly. Any tips?

[David-ymfo]

Hi, if the frost line is 32in would i need to go 5 in extra? Thanks

[avocadoman]

What size auger did you use? Or what is the width of the hole I should make?

[chrishunter]

I know you guys are not fans of wooden posts but, can you use the stab method with a wooden post?

[rogerbettencourt]

Bracing the post makes more sense when you have around 50 post to brace, so that’s about 100 2x4’s, makes perfect sense. 😜

[kristannestone]

In Wisconsin the frostline runs between 48-65 ", so i have to dig deeper than that?

[timb]

do you guys use hand augers I would like to see a video, or two man augers