Setting a Post in the Ground - Quikrete Post Setting for Beginners
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- Tools Referenced in this Video:
- Earthquake E43 1-person Earth Auger: geni.us/AudzWB (Amazon)
- DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Impact Driver and Hammer Drill: geni.us/n0yrBB (Amazon)
- Post Hole Digger: geni.us/glyP (Amazon)
- Quikrete Fast-Setting Concrete Mix: geni.us/Ym2AmF (Amazon)
- Johnson Post and Pipe Level: geni.us/kBDj (Amazon)
Whether you need to set a post in the ground for a fence, hose reel, mailbox, or anything else in your yard, there is an easy process you can follow to get the job done right. In this video, I show you how I set posts in the ground in my yard.
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I'm the king of reluctance 😂 I've never had a father or any male figure to teach me shit! So as a middle-aged dude I'm clueless,thanks for the help
❤️❤️ This is the reason I created this channel, so we could have a group of people to help each other out. 👍🏼👍🏼 I’m so happy this was helpful!
BRO!!! That is ME to a T! Never had a grandpa, I had a dad but he didn’t teach me anything! Thank God for CZcams! I always feel so stupid and clueless when I go to Home Depot to look at/for stuff!! I’d kill to have a mechanically inclined brain!! I’ve made myself start doing light woodworking as a hobby in the last year to help me somewhat!
YEAH!!! That’s awesome that you’re doing that! I hope you like the videos I’ve created. If you want to see anything specific, please let me know. 👍🏼
@@ReluctantDIYers honestly dude, I live in a culdesac where every house (10 houses) have a front porch except mine; so I really want to figure out how to build one myself. Do you think that’s a video you could do? I would need a step by step very detailed-for-beginners type of video! Just thought I’d throw it out there! I’ve watched other videos but they’re very confusing for someone like myself
@kyleallen1858 If I can find the opportunity to create this video, I’ll do it. At the moment, I don’t see any potential porch projects in the near future.
My wife and I are about to set 2 posts in the backyard following these great instructions.
Thanks!!
Awesome!!!! I hope it goes well! Let me know how it turns out. 👍🏼👍🏼
@@ReluctantDIYers turned out amazing!
Followed your video to a T and everything went smooth
@@MeezyPeezy YEAH!!! I’m so happy this was helpful! Have a great day! 👍🏼
I've probably watched this video a half a dozen times or more in the past week in preparation. I've never done anything like this nor have I ever had a person in my life that could show me how to do this. Yesterday I rented an auger, completely underestimated how difficult it would be to drill through clay soil when I only weigh 150lbs and I got four gate posts in the ground successfully. I mixed concrete in a hole and learned its not an exact science. I may never use those post levels again, but that was a solid $14 well spent (I bought two). Thank you for taking the time to put this out there ❤
YES!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Congratulations on getting your posts set! I’m seriously soooooo happy for you!! I’m also super happy that this video was helpful. This is why I create these videos.
Now go have an awesome day!!
Thank you for this video. I've never worked with concrete or setting fence posts before and this video was an excellent guide. I now have a new fence in my back yard and I couldn't be happier with it.
AWESOME!!! I’m so happy this was helpful. Congratulations on your new fence!! 🔥🔥🔥
Nice tutorial, I followed a similar process on my last build and have the same Johnson post level. These are a game changer!
Thanks! They really make a huge difference. I finished 6 more posts last night for a fence project (video coming soon). I feel like I get better with this process the more I do it.
@@ReluctantDIYers I’ll have to check it out and I agree with you. More reps makes you more efficient.
@@inspiringbuilds 👍👍
Thank you Sir. This was an excellent instruction video.
Thank you for watching! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Nice job, thanks.
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cool vid thanks
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I found it easiest to dig the hole then pour in the already mixed concrete to about half the depth of the hole then jostle the 4x4 down into the wet concrete mix about 6 to 8 inches then adjust the 4x4 to the string line and then level up the post. I then fill in rest of the wet concrete around the post and let concrete set up and then come back later and cut the top of 4x4 post to the correct height.
I think that’s a great approach! Thank you so much for sharing this! 👍🏼👍🏼
I found just level ur post to ur string and pour in ur wet concrete and ur done…. I’ve set thousands of posts and I’ve found this to be the fastest most efficient way.
@justinmorgan3719 Thabks for sharing!
i also heard you should put a 1 foot post wrap with heat seal. starting right about 2 inches above dirt line
I’ve never used a post wrap but would love to hear your experience if you use it.
Great !
Thanks! 👍🏼
You don't have to wait 4 hours for it to harden. 30 to 45 minutes is just fine. Add warm water for faster hardening.
Thanks for sharing!
Yea there’s absolutely no need to screw in those 2x4s to keep it level. Just mix ur concrete before hand, then pour it in and level ur post, and as long as your concrete is mixed properly it will hold the post level
you mention concrete a few inches below the dirt (from the top), won't that rot the top of the post early? is it not better to have concrete to the top so water runs off to dirt? Curious as have tried where filled in dirt above and post rotted so although not a lot of testing.. it's current observation.. thoughts?
This has been a highly debated question in comments here and on TikTok. Running concrete to the top is an approach you can take. I have left the few inches open because I want grass to grow right next to my posts. This approach has worked well for me in the past. However, if you’re seeing rot in a short period of time with a treated post, you may want to push the concrete higher. 👍🏼👍🏼
how about installing 4 poles with concrete and have them be level altogether ?
Two options… 1. Do the math on your hole depth, factoring in the grade of your land (BOOOOO… I don’t like this one). Or 2. Set your posts, then hit them with a laser level, mark the posts, and cut the top off with a circular saw so they are all the same height. That’s what I did. 👍🏼👍🏼
man if i had a backyard that big i would never leave home
Ha! It’s a lot of grass to mow. 🤣🤣
Q..I need a 4x4 post for a water hose reel I’ve never used concrete after I get the post straight do I mix the water and mud in the bucket then pour or pour water in hole then concrete and mix it?
Great question! A lot of people will tell you to mix the concrete before you put it in the hole, and that is a great approach. I prefer to purchase the Quikrete that you can mix in the hole to save time. With that, you pour the concrete mix in the hole and then the water. I’ve done this a ton and it works really well. 👍🏼👍🏼
When he says "circumference", I'm pretty sure he really means "diameter". Don't try to put a 4x4 post in a hole that has an 8 inch circumference! ; -)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Thank you for the correction. 😉
I am putting in a much larger/sturdier mail box
Existing box is el cheapo on a 4x4
Going to put (2) new 4x4s back to back from sidewalk to road
Will pre-drill horizontal upper/lower new holes into 4x4s attach with carriage bolts washers nuts
Take pineapple juice can cut both ends off, cut vertically attach to 4x4s as a weed eater deflector may need (2) cans to cover complete diameter of both 4x4s
Then take chain link fence post, install it before the mailbox maybe 5ft as a deflector for vehicle mirrors that get to close to box as it’s been hit couple times
and think USPS actually hit it
We live on a 4 lane 45mph rd, need to do this on a weekend less traffic
Already called 811 to notify utilities to mark grass and I took pics to verify their respective markings
Will park vehicle on grass strip and block sidewalk about 50 ft away as a visual for drivers headed my way
When 4x4s installed concrete drying I will make the wood support the mailbox will sit on, then attach the following weekend
gOOd vid TYVM
Love the plan! Thanks for sharing!! 👍🏼👍🏼
Excellent information.
Thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼
wind broke our post so in need of one. dont you have to call a before you dig.
Definitely check your local requirements to see if a call is required.
How many bags/pounds of concrete did you use?
1 to 1.5 bags per hole. Due to VERY rocky soil, I was not able to get every hole dug as deep as I wanted.
Check your local county ordinances. My local county requires metal sheathing around post before pouring concrete. If your a DIYer, go for it. When I replaced my wooden mailbox post which had rotted, I just dug hoe deeper, put in post and put in concrete, whatever.
Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼👍🏼
This hole is like 8" in diameter, from my experience, almost 5 out of 5 the concrete crack block cracked on the top surface after a few years. I am thinking there isn't enough concrete from the corner of the 4x4 to the edge of the 8" round concrete, barely like 1.5". Surely it isn't much. I did a hole of 10" diameter, using the same 4x4, that post is the best, holding the 4x4 very sturdy and NO signs of cracking at all. This is in Toronto weather.
Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼👍🏼
Never finish by leaving it 3 or 4 inch short then top up with soil. The soil will contribute to rotting. Bring the concrete above and taper off so that rain water will run off. Also if you are doing many posts, i suggest wearing a protective mask. Breathing in cement dust is. Killer.
Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼👍🏼
I know you say circumference in the beginning but I assume you mean diameter?
You are correct. Sometimes my brain says one thing and my mouth says another. 🤣🤣
@@ReluctantDIYerswell at least you didn't say girth lol
@@jdssurf 🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, that may have yielded an entirely different set of comments.
Hi. Thank you but what about a frost line? 36 inches? Thank you and have a good day
Thanks for your question! If this was construction that was going to hold an actual structure on posts/pillars, I would go for the frost line. For a basic backyard fence, it’s not a concern IMHO. 👍🏼
Hi. Ok just a question was all-have a good day
I hope you have a great day also! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@ReluctantDIYers Thank you
You would want to go 6 inches below whatever your local frost line is. In my area it is 18 inches so I set my posts 24 inches deep. The goal is to avoid frost heave, which will happen to a basic backyard fence. The posts will get out of plumb and the fence will lean.
His posts will probably ROT faster with the dirt around the neck out of the concrete below.
We shall see... any bets on how fast?
Looks good except the dirt. DO NOT PUT DIRT BACK IN HOLE. Anywhere the dirt touches the post, it will rot. And fence won't last but few years. Build concrete up above hole and form it around post so post won't be touching the yard
Thanks for sharing
MAKE SURE you check the building code for your location!! In the south, because of all of the rain they get, you CANNOT bury a post in the ground. You have to dig a hole and fill it with concrete with a metal post bracket in the cement and then the post attaches to the bracket - ABOVE GROUND.
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circumference? i presume diameter.
You are correct… sometimes my mouth doesn’t say what my brain tells it to say. 🤣🤣
I've set miles of fence posts for corrals and horse pastures..don't use concrete..just use gravel, fill the hole up to 25% and tamp the gravel with a devils stick ( tamp rod).. set the post level and continue filling at about 25% or little less and tamping..you'll discover you can adjust plumb perfectly by tamping ..it will be a "rock" hard set and the post will last twice as long bc water drains away..concrete holds water and lessens the life span..you're fence will be stronger, last longer and more importantly..you will too !
Thank you for sharing! This is great feedback. 👍🏼👍🏼
Just set half a dozen posts in my yard with tamped gravel and clay, they are rock solid. The thought of digging up 80lb concrete slugs from under rotted posts in 5-10 years was too much. When the posts rot they will be way easier to replace this way.
@@13squier Great point
PLUS.. THE WATER WILL NOW DRAIN AWAY FROM POSTS..CONCRETE HOLDS ITS ORIGINAL MOISTURE FOR MONTHS AND THEN AS POST SHRINKS ( THESE DAYS THEY SHRINK FAST) FUTURE RAIN IS HELD AGAINST POST BY CONCRETE..NO MORE LABOR TO PACK GRAVEL THAN MIXING CONCRETE.
I think I don't actually know for sure but it would probably be to expensive to use concrete on a ranch job cuz those posts probably catch a lot more wear and tear
Diameter, not circumference.
Yup… my mistake. 🤣
*diameter
Yup… my words like to mix themselves up from time to time. 🤪
girth
Gravel does nothing for drainage....
Thanks for sharing
It literally says on the Post Mix bag to put
all the dry mix in. That will hold the post
without braces. The concrete will harden
over time from moisture from the surrounding
soil and air. No need to add water, which
will not make your post any stronger. Put
the mix in dry and walk away...
Thanks for the feedback.
A post should be plumb--not level
Tomato - Tomahto 👍🏼
Don’t use Any sort of quik crete. It’s lazy and does not do the job properly. Use a premix and wait 24hrs. Do it once, do it properly.
Thanks for sharing… I’ve done this so many times and it works very well. 👍🏼
Do it right the FIRST time. 6" x 6" pressure-treated posts, NOT 4" x 4". Holes should be on 8'-10' centers and four feet deep. A couple of inches of crushed stone at the hole bottom for drainage. Creosote or other preservative on the bottom three feet of the post. Use wet concrete mix, NOT dry, tamp down well and fill hole.
Thanks for your feedback.
This guy literally just copy pasted the quickrete video. No need for bracing, no need for gravel.
Thanks for your feedback. I’ve never seen the Quikrete video though. I’d be shocked if they said to mix it and do half and half like I did.
dude be cool, geeez
@@jdssurf 🤣🤣
Talk about overkill 😂 half the post in the ground with gravel 🤣🤣 , a quarter is way enough also get some 150mm screws put them 90° to the post about a third in to use as rebar for the concrete.
You’re right… I should have put 3/4 in the ground. 🤣🤣🤣