I'm putting in an aluminum fence. Once I've established the line, dug the holesand placed the posts I need to cement them in. Is there a trick to making sure each post is straight and plumb?
2007-09-01 02:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by hiztreebuff 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The thing you want is a post-level (about $15-20 USD). http://hand-tools.hardwarestore.com/21-400-levels-post.aspx?iorb=4764
It checks level in two directions. You get the post level, and then pour your concrete, test level again, and on to the next post.
The one I have is for square posts (4x4's), and I've rigged it with elastic straps so I can slip it on and off the posts quickly.
BEFORE that, I built a plumb-line... a 4x4 cap, with two plumb-lines (string, and a 1/2" carriage nut). Cheap and worked fine except in a stout breeze.
Good Luck
2007-09-01 07:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need to do is put the first and last post in first check that these are straight with a spirit level,once they are in and plumb and the cement is firm tie a string line from the top of the first and last post a couple of inches from the top and pull tight, as you then put each post in keep the edge of each one just touching your string line,check each one with the level as you go and you will have a perfectly straight line along your fence...hope this helps
2007-09-01 02:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you live on a council property, you must not remove anything from that property without the councils permission, therefore firstly you could be made to put them back anyway. Now the issue with the fence posts, if the posts were on your land it is your property, however if your neighbour has put up a fence but attached them to your property without your permission then you have the right to remove them, however you must return the fence panels to your neighbour. You should have asked for you neighbours consent before doing anything, as i'm calling it your property when it is not actually ownd by you, you only have residential status. What i would do is talk to your neighbous about returning the fence to it's original state or returning the fence panels to him, if you have disposed of the fence panels you have taken down, this is a criminal offence and you may be liable for criminal damage or even theft under the 1981 Act. If this is not resolved still, you must contact your local council and get the boundary blue prints and therefore you have proof whom it belong too. If it is still unresolved you both may take action in a civil court, which i see too much of each day over ridiculous boundary issues. Well good look and i hope you ask permission for anything in future to avoid incidences like this from occuring. xx
2016-04-02 21:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell a post level that checks plumb 180 degrees apart it makes it easier, just tamp the cement around until you get it right then you can back fill dirt to hold it. If you have enough cement dirt on top of it even wet don't matter.
2007-09-01 02:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by petethen2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do the corners first. Tie a string level from corner to corner and pull it tight. Use this to get the right height. Get a 2-3' level and put it on 2 sides of post to make sure it's level. String level will get the height and other level will get it straight.
2007-09-01 02:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Joe T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋