We Figured Out How To Build Hurricane-Rated Fence (No Digging!)

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We can't tell you the amount of people that think we are cutting corners when we install our No-Dig Vinyl system! They think a fence isn't a real fence unless you dig holes and use concrete. Today, we find out once and for all. We're going to take our No-Dig Vinyl system and run it through a homemade hurricane to see how it does!

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[landmarkcreations]

This video is the proof that this system works. I know so many guys in the industry that just won’t change and don’t want to accept other methods. Great job on the video guys

[robertfitzgerald]

Excellent fundamental tests, Mark! You are right - manufacturers rate wind resistance claims differently. Not all use the ASTM tests!! In the real world, Hurricanes saturate soil and the soil often becomes the weak link. Let's use a model like power line pole installations. There are specs for depth, soil compaction, or support (foam, concrete, aggregate). Wet soil conditions dictate proper install method (concrete in hole or pile driving either with or without additional support media).

[momomo]

This is a cute way to make a fence “hurricane proof”. Let’s see how it does against the projectiles that actually fligh around during a real hurricane. After the next three hurricanes takes your plastic fence away you will have spent much more than making it out of concrete to begin with. Cinder blocks concrete and rebar still king and it is not as expensive as people think. There are many concrete fences around my house here in Puerto Rico that were made like four generations ago and will last another 100 years. We get hurricanes and storms just about every year.

However, since house turnover in America is so fast I can understand why people use this type of fence. They do look great, are easy to clean and pretty much there is no maintenance involved.

Great video to show the city folk how things are made! What would they do without tradesmen?😂

[JonathanJordan-mseh]

Great job !!! When you build things the right way it works . It cost a little more but cheaper in the long run. I ran across some fence guys and they said concrete was the only way to go ( I guess they or non believers ) I told them to watch y'alls videos. Thank you for making these videos they are educational & funny as well . wishing y'all a good dang day .

[nateholzer]

Thank you SWI, now I can just send this link to every homeowner that questions our method!

[rusosure]

You guys ROCK! Absolutely rock.
I don't know how I stumbled on your channel last year, but you have the best content & personalities.
KUDOS from Tampa Bay.

[jamesforth]

Good stuff! Loved doing fencing and decking back in my college days! Now at 55, I am a homeowner with rotting 3 rail wood fence posts...

[HAXMAN]

And just like that you proved the naysayers wrong and created the best possible ad for SWi. That’s pretty amazing actually that they held up that well. Noice. 👌

[opalsirius]

1:22 6 - 8, 2ft dept, steel
3:14 6 - 8, 3ft dept, steel; 5:12 when there's impact
3:06 6 - 8, 3.5ft dept, steel
6:52 Boat distance halved to 7', adding rudder
8:25 75 - 116 m/hr wind force

[newenglandman]

Wonderfully done yet again (both versions)! And I declare that I found nothing offensive (yet). This is a dramatic demonstration that what may appear to be logical may be incorrect. I really thought this was going to be a demonstration that a fence could not possibly stand without concrete. I'm happily disabused of that notion.
I particularly enjoyed the short section (5:13-5:30) wherein you displayed samples of flying debris and their impact upon the fence. The pole sample clearly did it in while the stool sample was a turd.
It would have been amusing, but of course done only for the advancement of science, if you had tossed one or two of the Haxman's chickens into the wind. Maybe then they'd actually be quiet.
Can't wait for the next!

[mentaldisorderrider]

I am about to built a fence and this videos are really helpfull. Thanks Guys. 💥

[larryseibold]

Another great video.
How well do you think a hybrid approach works, where you place a concreate plug on top (12" diameter x 12" deep hole or 12x12x12 cube) of the 24" to 30" deep driven steel pole? It is likely cheaper and faster to just pound it down 12" to 24" deeper, but if you already have a hole or dont have a pounder? Maybe drilling a 3" hole another 12+ inches down inside a 12" dia 12" deep top hole might be a good way to go for some people (minimal drilling, concrete and pole length)? Clearly slower.

[davidmelnyk]

Great videos guys!! What kind of fasteners are you using in the Dewalt gun to attach the post collars. We use self drilling hex head screws but your method would definitely save some time.

[rogerbettencourt]

That belongs in any and every fence installation class or discussion period, end of sentence. Now mic drop from the Olson boys.

[jonahhex]

Very relevant to my Merritt island interests

[ryanyoder]

Post Milton here. I just repaired my 2 year old pro fence installation with concrete but want more strength. Can I add the metal pole after the fact? I’m in Palm Harbor.

[csvinylfence]

Having Vinyl fence in the ground for well over 20 years in Florida without a single wind damaged fence, all I can say is follow your manufactures instructions on how to install. They will be the one covering the warranty if installed correctly and lastly, there is no such thing as hurricane proof. Hurricane rated is a play on words that will just lead to disappointment. With that being said. Definitely impressed with the driven system. Not sure it's as efficient or cost effective though, of course that's all relative to what your customer is willing to pay for.

[jmward]

I live in an area in NC with lots of farm land and therefore no tree breaks so our regular wind is 20 mph. I paid extra to get our posts for our fence 3ft deep instead of 2.

[fencevlogs]

I'd be curious to see the 2ft test and 3ft test with post anchors. Post anchors come in clutch in loose soil types and conditions you may not be able to reach your desired drive depth due to obstructions in ground

[Johnnykgb-nsa]

So. What's inside your corner post's, metal post ? What if you installed wood 4 x 4 inside the vinyl post, secured good, and concreted down to the correct depth?