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by bermylizard
Thu Jun 09, 2016 10:29 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Install Wooden Fence Post in PVC Socket
Replies: 2
Views: 11039

Re: Install Wooden Fence Post in PVC Socket

The fence sockets are done and the posts installed. On top of that I have great news for other fence researches: a comparable test case. My neighbour has just installed a fence of the same size in the same soil using the same timber but in concrete holes. The only variables are my use of bitumen aro...
by bermylizard
Mon May 09, 2016 11:16 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Install Wooden Fence Post in PVC Socket
Replies: 2
Views: 11039

Re: Install Wooden Fence Post in PVC Socket

Well the first trial post is complete. I should have put more concrete around the pipe, as 2" is a bit too little. Tamping a 4" post in a 6" pipe is doable. The post is solid and when I pull and push on it. So all in all so far a success but only time will tell.
by bermylizard
Sun May 08, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Install Wooden Fence Post in PVC Socket
Replies: 2
Views: 11039

Install Wooden Fence Post in PVC Socket

Fence Post Idea Side View.jpg Has any one ever attempted to install a wooden fence post in a PVC socket? After removing my old fence posts, digging new holes and treating the timber I cannot bear the idea that the fence may only survive 5 years. To concrete or not to concrete seems to be the main q...
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