{"id":15696,"date":"2017-04-27T05:43:21","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T10:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ozcobp.com\/?p=15696"},"modified":"2021-10-21T18:00:17","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T18:00:17","slug":"easily-install-fence-post-without-cement-using-wood-post-anchors-gravel-hydraulic-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozcobp.com\/dev\/easily-install-fence-post-without-cement-using-wood-post-anchors-gravel-hydraulic-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Easily Install a Fence Post Without Cement Using Wood Post Anchors, Gravel, or a Hydraulic Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last week I met up with a nice couple who were looking to have a fence installed. Their home was part of a new subdivision just outside of town that boasted beautiful houses with immaculate yards. Their main request was that I didn\u2019t use cement plugs for the posts because they wanted to be able to easily remove the fence if they decided to go with a different style in the future. Thankfully, there are a lot of ways to install a fence post without cement.<\/span><\/p>\n

I often get requests to forgo using cement to install fence posts; it\u2019s messy, there\u2019s a lot of labor involved with the removal of cement plugs, and some people believe that it accelerates post rot. Whatever the reason you want to avoid it, it\u2019s always good to know what the alternatives are when cement is not an option. Your method of choice for installing fence posts will depend on the terrain and the type of soil in your yard, but there are a variety of ways to go about it. We\u2019re going to take a look at some of the methods I\u2019ve had the best success with.<\/span>
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Wooden Post Anchors Are Easy to Install and Remove<\/h4>\n

Wood post anchors<\/span><\/a> are designed to make it easy to install a post in the ground\u2014and to remove the post again if necessary. They also protect your wooden post from moisture, extending its lifespan, and they can be installed without creating a mess in the form of a pile of dirt to clean up. The post anchor\u2019s spiked end is driven into the ground while a sleeve remains above ground. The post is then dropped in and secured with screws. This device is commonly made out of galvanized steel to allow it to be used with ACQ-treated lumber, and it sometimes comes with a powder coating as well. Some companies also offer <\/span>a decorative option<\/span><\/a> with a scalloped sleeve. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can drive the anchor into the ground using any of these tools<\/span>: <\/span><\/p>\n