3 ways to set a fence post

In this video we explore 3 ways to set a fence post. How to set a fence post in concrete. How to set a fence post using a ground spike, and how to set a fence post using foam.
Here are some links to the products used in this video...
Ground Spikes - These I got on amazon.
amzn.to/3l64wAE
Fence Post Foam - The best place to buy this is Home Depot
www.homedepot.com/p/Sika-2-lb...
Note: I do get a small commission when you click on any of the amazon links. You don't pay more, you're just telling amazon you are there because you saw this video.

[@jetlee7743]

pounding a spike using a 1 foot 3.5x3 5 will be easier than being on latter maybe . great video

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Agreed, I actually did it this way on a second one I did months after this video. I also got a big sledge hammer and the spike went in quickly, doing that with a scrap piece of wood. It's a great method for a fence like this one.

[@fennellturtle]

Thanks for this video, nice simple clear instructions

[@ambersppj6]

Wow great video and explanation, quick and to the point. I had a question on burying a portion of the post. I’m going to redo my chicken run fence height from 4’ height now to make it 8’ tall using 4” x 4” pressure treated square wooden fence posts, I still want 8’ height exposed posts. How long should the post be to bury enough for 8’ of exposed fence?

[@theFLshark]

You must use enough concrete so it sits proud of the ground when you are done. Also, angle the top of the concrete away from the post. Otherwise water will collect around the post (like a bowl) above or below ground and the post will quickly rot off. Also, burning or charring the part of the post you put in the ground will make it less likely to absorb water.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you!

[@theFLshark]

Also you shouldn't burry the spike completely...again, the post will rot faster. The part above the ground allows the water to drain away from the post into the ground instead of collecting around the post.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

I thought about that after I did it. I wanted it to look the same as the others but that may end up costing me in the future. If I was to do it again I would leave it partly above ground.

[@dctineffect]

Better support is bring that concrete up to or above ground level and slope it away from post for runoff.

[@szargos]

Which method is holding up the best?

[@KeepinHomeUp]

The foam is awful, didn't last at all. The spike and the cement are both still holding up very well. I used the spike method again on another post and it's solid. However I bought a big sledge hammer and hammered in the spike first using a scrap piece of wood. That time the spike went in really fast and it's held nicely. So much easier that way. Hope this update helps.

[@szargos]

@@KeepinHomeUp Great, I think I like the idea of the spike. Thanks for the update!