I've inherited a garden with wooden fencing and wooden posts to approximately 5' 4" (5' panels on approx 4" wood gravel boards). Inevitably, some of the wood posts have rotted so I will be re-installing the fence using existing panels that are sound and concrete slotted posts (which are probably the only sensible option). I have done this job before in a previous garden to great success.
The twist on this question is, I'd like to make the concrete posts removable! This is to ensure that, should we wish to lower the level of the fence in future (depending on what future neighbours do with their side), it is a case of either angle-grinding to reduce the height or replacing the posts only; either of which is far easier than re-digging holes and installing numerous posts!
So, my loose strategy is to wrap a couple of layers of durable plastic sheet (like rubble bag strength) around the ends of each post (possibly greasing in between the sheets) and set in postcrete as usual. When fully set the following day, I should be able to pull the post up out of the hole, remove the plastic layer around the post, and reinsert.
Anyone got any thoughts, or advice on best way to do if you've done before??
The twist on this question is, I'd like to make the concrete posts removable! This is to ensure that, should we wish to lower the level of the fence in future (depending on what future neighbours do with their side), it is a case of either angle-grinding to reduce the height or replacing the posts only; either of which is far easier than re-digging holes and installing numerous posts!
So, my loose strategy is to wrap a couple of layers of durable plastic sheet (like rubble bag strength) around the ends of each post (possibly greasing in between the sheets) and set in postcrete as usual. When fully set the following day, I should be able to pull the post up out of the hole, remove the plastic layer around the post, and reinsert.
Anyone got any thoughts, or advice on best way to do if you've done before??