Geo-TH,In
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My daughter wants to put in a privacy fence in one day. Are there special treated posts for back filling with dirt? I'm posting a pic of a treated 4x4 that was removed after 15 years in sandy soil next to my house. Who sells better 4x4 treated posts?
I had a privacy fence installed 25 years ago. They back filled with concrete, which was a 2 day process. Posts were set one day, back filled with concrete, and allowed to set. Posts are still good. It's possible the posts were better than the one I used.
So, to get the job done in one day, I was thinking of making a cheap quickcrete by mixing portland, sand, and white rock in cement mixer. Perhaps adding a little water to keep the dust down. That way the mix can be packed in, posts will be firm. Another thought is to just back fill with rock to allow water to drain. I have proof that dirt and today's AC2 posts won't work long term.
I had a privacy fence installed 25 years ago. They back filled with concrete, which was a 2 day process. Posts were set one day, back filled with concrete, and allowed to set. Posts are still good. It's possible the posts were better than the one I used.
So, to get the job done in one day, I was thinking of making a cheap quickcrete by mixing portland, sand, and white rock in cement mixer. Perhaps adding a little water to keep the dust down. That way the mix can be packed in, posts will be firm. Another thought is to just back fill with rock to allow water to drain. I have proof that dirt and today's AC2 posts won't work long term.