Are fence post spikes any good?

Are fence post spikes any good?

The main advantage of metal fence spikes for post support is their ease of installation, using only simple tools with no need for digging or concrete. Even high-quality treated timber posts will decay to some degree over time when sitting in concrete. If a fence post does fail it is easily removed and replaced.

What size fence post spikes do I need?

The most common sizes of metal spike include: A 600mm (24 inch) spike – this will support fences up to 1.2m (4 feet) high. A 750mm (30 inch) spike – this will support a fence which is 1.8m (6 feet) high. In order to drive the spike into position you will need to use a sledgehammer and/or driving tool.

How do you fix fence post spikes?

55 second clip suggested5:56Install a METPOST | FENCE SPIKE | Like a Professional Fencer – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIn. Check plumb when driving in the spike. You want to just let the sledgehammer do the work for youMoreIn. Check plumb when driving in the spike. You want to just let the sledgehammer do the work for you you don’t want to be swinging down really hard on top of this. Just light taps.

Can I use post anchors for a fence?

58 second clip suggested3:47OZ-POST® WOOD POST ANCHORS – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAre high quality steel anchors that serve as the foundation for wood fence posts.MoreAre high quality steel anchors that serve as the foundation for wood fence posts.

How do I anchor a post to the ground?

58 second clip suggested1:07How to Anchor Wood Posts : Woodworking Tips – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYour post on top of that for drainage. Mix a bag of ready mix concrete. Into a wheelbarrow withMoreYour post on top of that for drainage. Mix a bag of ready mix concrete. Into a wheelbarrow with water pour. Another six inches of concrete into the whole. Level the post plumb.

How do you anchor a fence post?

57 second clip suggested4:01Fence post ground anchor – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo we drill a hole through the post over here. Run a bar through the post. And then this piece ofMoreSo we drill a hole through the post over here. Run a bar through the post. And then this piece of timber is actually sits it deep in the hole. And they hung it up.

How do you anchor a metal fence post?

38 second clip suggested2:13Wedge Anchors For Fence Post to Concrete – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe hole should be drilled 1/2 inch deeper in the base material than the anchor will penetrate. TheMoreThe hole should be drilled 1/2 inch deeper in the base material than the anchor will penetrate. The deeper the embedment of the anchor in the base material.

How do you anchor a fence post to concrete?

56 second clip suggested1:21How To Install a Fence Post Onto a Concrete Base – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRemove the base and then drill into the concrete using a hammer drill. And masonry drill bits. MoveMoreRemove the base and then drill into the concrete using a hammer drill. And masonry drill bits. Move the post support back over the holes.

How do you put a fence up without digging?

5 Ways to Set a Fence Post Without Digging

1. A Metal Spike Anchor and a Sledgehammer. If you are not wanting to dig to set your fence post, a metal spike anchor might be the easiest option.
2. T-Post Driver.
3. E-Z Spike.
4. Steel Posts in the Ground.
5. Above the Ground Fences.

How deep should a fence post spike be?

Lawsons experts recommend you should dig a hole which has a depth of 2 ft (24 in / 600mm) to ensure you have a stable timber or concrete fence post.

How do you install ground spikes?

50 second clip suggested1:18How to install a Ground Spike – YouTubeYouTube

How do you drive a fence post in the ground?

59 second clip suggested3:19How to install a fence post in soft ground – YouTubeYouTube