Is it worth it to brace your fence posts with concrete?

Concrete is a material commonly used for reinforcement. From the foundation of your home to the mailbox, concrete is used to provide stability. If you are planning on installing a new fence on your property, you might want to consider added concrete. The material can be used to help stabilize the posts of your fencing, helping the entire fence to be level and secure.

Added Cost

When installing fencing yourself or having a company do it for you, adding concrete will be an additional cost. However, the cost is well-worth the price as you will be able to know that your fencing will stay level and will have better stability.

Consider this. If you install fencing without concrete, the hole posts can deteriorate over time. The fence posts will then become lose which will lead to uneven fencing. When your fencing is uneven, it will no longer function properly and will visually appear askew. This means any pets in your yard could escape or you may have intruders enter your yard such as other animals or neighborhood pets.

With concrete added as support, the fence posts are able to be secured and will stay in place for years to come. The concrete will not be affected by the elements as the post hole would be without the added stabilization. With the support of concrete, your fence will stay in place and will provide you with privacy for many years to come.

Add During or After Installation

If you are installing a new fence on your property, ask for concrete to be added for stabilization. If you already have fencing in place, you can go back and add in concrete but this will be a lengthy process. It is best to add the concrete during the initial installation as it is much easier to do from the very beginning than to go back and remove posts, adding concrete in and redoing fencing after it has already been installed.

Proper Installation

Installing a fence with concrete stability can be a timely process. The post hole for each post will need to be dug and then the post set in the home. Measurements need to be taken to ensure that each post is set at the exact same height. Gravel can be used as a base around the post then concrete poured in. the concrete will need to cure for three to four days before the rails, panels or chain link are to be added. You want to be sure that the concrete has hardened fully so it will not be affected by the remaining installation process.

It is ideal to leave this installation process to the experts. A team of concrete professionals can have the fence posts due and set with concrete in no time instead of you spending weeks on the project. Once completed, you will be able to see how sturdy your fencing is and be able to use it to your liking for many years to come.