Fence post diggers and augers are great tools for removing aged cemented fence posts but even they require a good amount of work to operate and can take the average weekend warrior anywhere from 2 5 hours to disassemble a fence then dig and remove the buried concrete.
Vinyl fence post concrete inside.
When installing vinyl fence generally a bed of 3 6 inches of gravel is placed in the hole and the post concreted in at the proper depth for the frost line.
This method of fencing also saves money because you have no need for treated wooden posts due to the slide and cap which will protect wooden posts from weathering rotting and pests.
Gravel is sometimes used under vinyl fence posts not for drainage but to provide a footing in soft soils so the hollow post doesn t sink into the soil over time.
Concrete inside vinyl fence post.
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You may be wondering how to remove a vinyl or pvc fence post from concrete.
Using concrete with vinyl fence posts is most definitely the best way to ensure that your vinyl fence will last a lifetime.
Plan your fence and follow the rules.
If attaching your vinyl fence posts to concrete footing then begin by digging a post hole.
Two pieces of 1 2 rebar are placed in opposite corners of the post and can be held in place during installation by special rebar clips.
The mistake most homeowners make though is thinking that a 3.
It is essential that this be done on every post on 7 and 8 high vinyl fences to add structural integrity to the vinyl fence.
The drawing illustrates the proper installation of in ground vinyl posts.
Concrete will then need to be poured into this hole.
Typically 1 4 to 1 3 of the post should be underground.
Filing the hollow inside of the vinyl fence post that is underground with concrete also helps to keep it from sinking into the ground.
Our vinyl fence installation experts at future outdoors always set vinyl and wood fence posts 3 feet into the ground for our 6 foot and taller fences for extra stability and strength.
You ve got a couple options for the cheaper option you could fill it up with concrete and rebar i wouldn t couch for this because i ve seen vinyl posts crack because expansion of cement or you could get something called a post stiffner.
If you want to keep grass from growing around the posts trowel mounded concrete slightly above grade so water will drain.
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Otherwise stop filling the holes with concrete about 4 in.
Below grade and pack in soil on top of the wet concrete.
Most fencing experts recommend setting fence posts in concrete at least two feet into the ground.
Installing a vinyl fence.
Installing vinyl fence slides over wooden posts has several advantages.
