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5. FIXING YOUR POSTS
Following the line you have marked, using either a post borer or
spade, dig holes to accommodate the posts at a minimum depth
of 26” (650mm). Pack the base of the hole with approximately
50mm of broken brick or stone hardcore to provide initial support
for your post.
NOTE:
- When instilling the 2.4m and 2.7m eco post it is vital that
the steel insert inside the post is concreted into the ground, as
the insert is 2m tall check before installation that the steel is in the
ground.
Utilising wooden braces for support as well as a spirit level, and
square for positioning, pack with more hardcore around the
bottom of the post leaving approximately 1ft (300mm) for further
packing and concrete. When you are satisfied the post is level fill
the hole with concrete.
You should allow a full 24 hours for the concrete to go off and set
before removing the support braces. A good tip would be to use
quick-drying concrete, which should save time and allow the fence
to become permanent within a shorter space of time.
2.5”
wood
screws
2ft between
anchors
fig. 4
When finishing the concrete around the base of the post, angle the
concrete away from the post to allow rainwater to drain away easily.
50mm
300mm
90mm
110mm
Allow 2.5mm gap each side
Angle concrete
away from post
Timber post 100x100mm
running full length of
post to provide fixing for
catches and bolts.
fig. 5
5. SECURING THE GRAVELBOARD
AND FENCE PANEL
Place the gravel board into the ‘H’ slot of the post and align.
The gravelboard may be sunk into the ground to provide a more
secure fitting. Position your next post in place allowing a 2.5mm
expansion gap at both ends of the gravelboard (use spacers).
50mm
300mm
90mm
110mm
Allow 2.5mm gap each side
Angle concrete
away from post
Timber post 100x100mm
running full length of
post to provide fixing for
catches and bolts.
fig. 6
Secure the post as above, and finally, slot the fence panel
between the two posts. If required, cut the posts down to size
using standard cutting tools and complete by fitting decorative
caps to posts.
50mm
300mm
90mm
110mm
Allow 2.5mm gap each side
Angle concrete
away from post
Timber post 100x100mm
running full length of
post to provide fixing for
catches and bolts.
50mm
300mm
90mm
110mm
Allow 2.5mm gap each side
Angle concrete
away from post
Timber post 100x100mm
running full length of
post to provide fixing for
catches and bolts.
fig. 7
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