How To Fix A Gate To Concrete Post

2 fitting post 1 with one person holding the post level always checking both sides frequently whilst the second person fills the hole with concrete.

How to fix a gate to concrete post. Have a leaning fence or a broken fence post. Replacing a fence post may seem like a daunting task especially if concrete held the original post in place. The clients they wanted to claim some of the concrete space at the end of the driveway as extra patio space a foyer into the backyard if you will. Fill the bottom of the hole with approx 100mm concrete this allows the post to sit on firm ground and helps protect the post from moisture damage.

Thankfully the process is actually quite simple and knowing how to. In this video you ll learn how to repair a broken wood fence post without having to dig up any concrete or havi. The fence panels in my garden are slotted into concrete posts and there is a smaller gap where a gate should be but isn t. A post connected to concrete with this method will not be sturdy.

1 once your hole is dug it s best to place a bit of hardcore ballast into the bottom of the hole this ensures any water drains away and helps to stop your posts from rotting. I can easily fix a wooden post to the brickwork on one side of the drive to hang the gate on but how do i fix a wooden post to the existing slotted concrete post smooth face so i have a wooden post to hang the other gate onto.