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Foam instead of concrete for fence posts.
To make a long story short i ended up setting all of the posts in this high density foam in lieu of concrete.
Yes you can use the new foam that is available to stabilize support posts.
Bags of post mix.
Expanding foam is a lightweight waterproof alternative to concrete for homeowners wanting to set fence posts.
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Suitable for all types of posts including wood steel and pvc.
Fast setting concrete is ideal for installing fence posts since it doesn t need to be mixed in a bucket or a wheelbarrow.
This is like saying use flex seal instead of welding the pinhole in the bottom of your aluminum boat to protect your skin and eyes.
It is mixed in the bag to produce expanding foam for supporting and backfilling fence mail box gate and signage posts.
However it seemed like 75 of the text was a story about the entire project.
Sika postfix is a two component pre proportioned polyurethane resin.
This is the first time that i m hearing of this product.
Is this foam replacing concrete.
I used 4 braces per post.
What are the pros cons to installing fence posts using expanding foam instead of concrete.
The foam can be used in hot or cold weather and does not require mixing with water or.
And not the product.
I just found a product that basically takes the place of pouring concrete to secure fence posts.
Lightweight pouch replaces two 50 lb.
The person that is buying expanding foam for fence posts isn t going to be using enough bagged concrete to gag a gnat.
I clicked on your post to read about the product and after starting to read about the old fence post neighbors your dad etc.
You titled the piece fence post foam vs concrete.
But make sure the post is treated for ground contact and that you follow these principles for footings.
The advantage for me is i could set a post by myself using a very simple system of temporary braces to hold the posts for 15 minutes until the foam set up.
Then set your post in place and use a level to ensure that it s perfectly.