Re: Digging post holes, now they’re filling with water
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11/04/18 11:06 AM
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Put some clean gravel in the bottom, a few inches. Then the post and some more clean gravel around the bottom 6". Then dry concrete mix.
I would use hedge posts if at all possible. If you use treated posts you could cut a piece of heavy plastic to cover the bottom of the post before you place it in the hole and then duct tape the top of the plastic to the post.
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Re: Digging post holes, now they’re filling with water
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11/04/18 12:03 PM
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Lol thanks for the ideas guys! I’m a simple hobby farmer working on a budget. Some of these ideas sound very smart and engineered. Prob why construction costs so much. I think I’ll throw a few handfuls of gravel down first then pack it in with the sand and dirt that came out. I appreciate the advice!
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Re: Digging post holes, now they’re filling with water
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The better treated posts are rated for thirty years ground contact. It doesn't matter if they're in water or not, they are not going to rot for a long time. Just plant them!
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Re: Digging post holes, now they’re filling with water
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The better treated posts are rated for thirty years ground contact. It doesn't matter if they're in water or not, they are not going to rot for a long time. Just plant them! Right on! Good to know!
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Re: Digging post holes, now they’re filling with water
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I’m going to post a picture of the shelter once it’s finished. No need for building permits or inspections here, cripes!
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