Fence Post Concrete Footing

Typical post footings for fences decks and exterior stairs are between 18.

Fence post concrete footing.

The depth of your fence post footings will vary according to fence height wind loading and soil type as well as other factors. After digging a hole in the correct dimensions for the support slide the form tube into the hole and fill it with concrete making sure the concrete mix is properly consolidated to eliminate air pockets and other defects. Fence posts anchored in concrete footings last for years as long as they re installed properly. Concrete post footings are removed when replacing a damaged post moving posts or when trenching for underground pipes.

Form tubes make it easy to pour concrete support footings for mailboxes fence posts decks and other structures. Even though the concrete hardening technically known as curing process begins quickly you should leave the posts undisturbed for at least two days after pouring the concrete. Pour 3 inches of concrete into the hole prior to setting the post to provide separation of the post from the earth. To prevent a post from decaying too quickly as well as to make it easy to remove when it does start.