2006-06-21 02:04:08 · 9 answers · asked by Maryann L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Absolutely. I've installed miles of fencing and builts dozens of decks. The concrete offers and aids in stability.
I use a post hole digger so as to have the minimum sized hole, and depending on the height of any fence or deck, I usually don't go deeper than 2 ft. then pour enough concrete to fill to just below ground level.
Often when building decks, I also use Pier Blocks, as an above ground solid support for the 4 x 4's. Some have the metal, adjustable brackets embedded.
Rev. Steven
2006-06-21 02:24:27 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is ok. Just be aware that even treated post, when left in the ground or in a wet location even though in concrete can rot. For a deck or other than fence project I would have the concrete high enough above the ground to keep the wood post dry. For a fence, the post if rotted can easily changed out. Good luck in digging those three foot holes. Oh my back !!
2006-06-21 02:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by n5vhf_gene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
=== the best product that you can finish this concrete reinforcement of the posts is to use the Sak-crete that is purchased from the local hardwars giants == get a broom stick for a mixing handle and a bucket to haul water to wet the Sak-crete to a consistency as instructed on the bag == too much water will make it slow to dry == this Sak-crete has been used for this application for many years and will a good job of keeping the posts in place == to give the posts and the close area a uniform look it will be best to use a 1/4inch plywood or masonite board (slick side to Sak-crete for easy removal) the posts should have been 18inches deep and if you are able to change the depth to that fine --- if you do not have time to do that then it would be wisr to drive some rebar to the front and rear of those posts to help keep the posts from tilting into the yard == as logic will tell you that the rail will be leaned on and pushed to the rear the rebar should be at least 32inches long and driven into the ground just below the level of the Sak-crete ... more qustions just ask XTX......
2016-03-26 23:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a deck I don't think it would be correct, there are U shaped brackets that put into the concrete (cement is the glue that keeps the concrete together) which will hold the posts using galvanized nails.
For a mailbox it will be fine.
2006-06-21 02:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by handydaddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
..... also, if you live in an area with hard winter frost, make sure the hole is absolutely cylindrical, and not small at the bottom and wider at the top, otherwise the frost will push the post upwards.
Best use a builder's pipe (Home Depot or so), into which you place the post and fill the concrete.
2006-06-21 03:16:52 · answer #5 · answered by Marianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean concrete, yes.
Cement is just a part of concrete.
You want to make sure there is a good 'footing'. That means the ground won't sink after you are finished.
2006-06-21 02:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, 2' diameter, 3' deep. Put aggregate (20mm sizes), sand and cement.
2006-06-27 20:19:26 · answer #7 · answered by superrubrollers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes. IS this for a deck?
If it is then just do a search for fence making or deck building online...I could be wrong!
2006-06-21 02:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by smitty031 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, BUT SLOPE THE CONCRETE TO KEEP WATER FROM PONDING.
2006-06-21 15:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by maconcrete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋