Lighterweight alternatives to concrete posts

diydisaster999 · 31 Mar 2007

Hi everyone
I need to replace a garden fence and want to make this one last a LONG time.
My first thought was to use concrete posts but I have heard of lighter alternatives which are as strong and last as long - one is made of pvc.
Has anyone any experience of these or any advice they could give.
Or any suggestions as to where I might get them from?
Thanks for any help.

masona · 31 Mar 2007

Here

diydisaster999 · 31 Mar 2007

Brilliant - thanks very much.
Do you know if they are any good??
Cheers

masona · 1 Apr 2007

Not fitted these type, the post looks strong enough though, best to give them a ring.

diydisaster999 · 1 Apr 2007

thanks again
think they will be good for my back if nothing else....!
cheers

Steve · 1 Apr 2007

the plastic hollow ones, we have used them before, fence is still standing, all i can say is make sure you bury them deep enough for the height!

diydisaster999 · 2 Apr 2007

thanks crafty
I'll do that

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