FAST & EASY PROJECT SOLUTIONS, PRESENTED BY SAKRETE
Fence Post Installation
No need for mixing or bracing when you follow these simple steps to set a fence post or
mailbox pole using Sakrete
®Fast Setting Concrete Mix.
Sakrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix is a proprietary blend of cementitious materials, sand, and coarse
aggregate, especially ideal for projects when a fast set is needed for same-day use. For more project
solutions, inspiration, and how-to instructions, visit sakrete.com/thisoldhouse
1
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Dig your hole; it should be one-third the depth of the post length
and three times the diameter of the
post width.
4
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Evenly pour your Sakrete FastSetting Concrete Mix around the
base; add water as needed until a milk-
shake-like consistency is reached.
2
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Place 4" to 6" of gravel as abase, and compact. Fix your post
into the center of the hole and
ensure it is plumb.
5
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Recheck your post for plumb andhold in place for 2 minutes.
3
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Fill the hole to an approximatedepth of one-third with water.
6
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Let set for 30 minutes. Allow4 hours before applying any weight
to the post.
Treated wood
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Post hole digger/shovel|
Level|
Gravel for base|
Sakrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix|
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PRO TIP
Before you begin:
Check with your
municipality to
ensure your plan
complies with local
code requirements.
Call 811 before you
start digging to
avoid hitting
underground
utility lines.
Check the weather.
The mix, post, and
soil temperatures
should be between
40° and 90°F,
with no rain in
the forecast for
24 hours.
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