3 ways to set a fence post

In this video we explore 3 ways to set a fence post. How to set a fence post in concrete. How to set a fence post using a ground spike, and how to set a fence post using foam.

Here are some links to the products used in this video...

Ground Spikes - These I got on amazon.

Fence Post Foam - The best place to buy this is Home Depot

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[jetlee]

pounding a spike using a 1 foot 3.5x3 5 will be easier than being on latter maybe . great video

[dctineffect]

Better support is bring that concrete up to or above ground level and slope it away from post for runoff.

[fennellturtle]

Thanks for this video, nice simple clear instructions

[theFLshark]

Also you shouldn't burry the spike completely...again, the post will rot faster. The part above the ground allows the water to drain away from the post into the ground instead of collecting around the post.

[ambersppj]

Wow great video and explanation, quick and to the point. I had a question on burying a portion of the post. I’m going to redo my chicken run fence height from 4’ height now to make it 8’ tall using 4” x 4” pressure treated square wooden fence posts, I still want 8’ height exposed posts. How long should the post be to bury enough for 8’ of exposed fence?

[theFLshark]

You must use enough concrete so it sits proud of the ground when you are done. Also, angle the top of the concrete away from the post. Otherwise water will collect around the post (like a bowl) above or below ground and the post will quickly rot off. Also, burning or charring the part of the post you put in the ground will make it less likely to absorb water.

[CS-qcnp]

We like the spikes because they’re also protection from weed eaters.