Foam Instead Of Concrete For Fence Posts

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Foam instead of concrete for fence posts.

But make sure the post is treated for ground contact and that you follow these principles for footings. The person that is buying expanding foam for fence posts isn t going to be using enough bagged concrete to gag a gnat. However it seemed like 75 of the text was a story about the entire project. To make a long story short i ended up setting all of the posts in this high density foam in lieu of concrete.

For more information check out this video. The advantage for me is i could set a post by myself using a very simple system of temporary braces to hold the posts for 15 minutes until the foam set up. I used 4 braces per post. Suitable for all types of posts including wood steel and pvc.

Post setting foam in place of concrete for post footers content 2 0 from btitan building products on vimeo. Once you ve finished digging your post holes add about three to four inches of gravel into the bottom and compact it using a post or a 2x4. It is mixed in the bag to produce expanding foam for supporting and backfilling fence mail box gate and signage posts. Lightweight pouch replaces two 50 lb.

Yes you can use the new foam that is available to stabilize support posts. I clicked on your post to read about the product and after starting to read about the old fence post neighbors your dad etc. Expanding foam is a lightweight waterproof alternative to concrete for homeowners wanting to set fence posts. This is the first time that i m hearing of this product.

Then set your post in place and use a level to ensure that it s perfectly. And not the product. This is like saying use flex seal instead of welding the pinhole in the bottom of your aluminum boat to protect your skin and eyes. Fast setting concrete is ideal for installing fence posts since it doesn t need to be mixed in a bucket or a wheelbarrow.

Is this foam replacing concrete. Sika postfix is a two component pre proportioned polyurethane resin. What are the pros cons to installing fence posts using expanding foam instead of concrete. Bags of post mix.

You titled the piece fence post foam vs concrete.