I've searched this forum for the answer, and whilst there are lots of posts (no pun intended) none of them seem to clarify what I need to know.
I need to put up a fence and want to cencrete the posts (wooden) in. Is this the correct procedure:
1. dig hole with post hole borer (like this one) just bigger than the size of the post - I'm using 95mm x 95mm therefore what size should I make the hole... ?mm x ?mm
2. fill bottom 15cm of hole with pea shingle/gravel to provide suitable drainage
3. drop post into hole
4. throw loads of hardcore around the bottom of the post (as in the next layer of stuff above the pea shingle) to 'wedge' it against the walls of the hole for support (will this save me having to batten the post whilst I set it?)
5. Pour in postcrete mix
Also, is it advisable to use fence post clips or screw the panels directly to the posts? Would rather not use the clips unless I have to as they're unsightly, would prefer if I could use screws that you wont see.
Thanks in advance
I need to put up a fence and want to cencrete the posts (wooden) in. Is this the correct procedure:
1. dig hole with post hole borer (like this one) just bigger than the size of the post - I'm using 95mm x 95mm therefore what size should I make the hole... ?mm x ?mm
2. fill bottom 15cm of hole with pea shingle/gravel to provide suitable drainage
3. drop post into hole
4. throw loads of hardcore around the bottom of the post (as in the next layer of stuff above the pea shingle) to 'wedge' it against the walls of the hole for support (will this save me having to batten the post whilst I set it?)
5. Pour in postcrete mix
Also, is it advisable to use fence post clips or screw the panels directly to the posts? Would rather not use the clips unless I have to as they're unsightly, would prefer if I could use screws that you wont see.
Thanks in advance