Cement Inside Vinyl Post

Gate posts 12 down from the top of the post.

Cement inside vinyl post. In just 1 day. Double check that the post hasn t fallen out of level then let the concrete harden. I have installed plenty of wood fence posts cement around them with some gravel on the bottom and they are solid. Best vinyl recommends using concrete to install fence posts for a number of reasons.

Don alan is a deck builder in chicago ill. I am getting quotes for a new vinyl fence 6 tall x 8 wide privacy panels most installers quotes indicate they cement the posts for vinyl fences. Do vinyl fence posts need wood inserts. Do apply caulk to each fence post after only an hour cts rapid set concrete mix will have hardened completely.

One installer uses a pressure treated wood insert inside the hollow vinyl posts. It essentially acts like a sponge accelerating rotting of the post. However without proper drainage putting a wooden post into concrete inside your vinyl post can cause problems. When installing the vinyl fence posts into the ground it is important to know that soil is never uniform and will change over time.

He only cements if he cannot get the post holes deep enough or at. Simple or ornate these posts just don t wiggle and they ll never rot. Any screws driven through the pvc become embedded in concrete and the rebar ties the two pours together. Putting posts in the ground is an important step in building a fence and pouring cement into the holes will keep your posts sturdy and protected.

Two 50 pound bags of fast setting concrete will set a 4 inch by 4 inch or a 4 inch diameter post in a 10 inch diameter hole 2 feet deep. I had a vinyl fence installed the other day for myself since i have never dealt with vinyl before. One of the biggest reasons is the consistency of the vinyl fence installation. If you re installing a new post wood inserts help provide more stability to your post and therefore entire fence system.

Use enough water to saturate the dry mix. End posts 1 2 way up the height of post. After digging the hole all you need to do is mix your cement and let it set. Concrete inside vinyl fence post.

Step 3 pour water into the dry mix and allow it to soak in. The posts have a lot of movement to them which in turn moves the fence. The rebar separator clip will assure that the rebar inside the post is positioned in opposing corners of the post and is held in a vertical position.