Foam Instead Of Concrete For Fence Posts

Is this foam replacing concrete.

Foam instead of concrete for fence posts.

Active 3 years 6 months ago. Lightweight pouch replaces two 50 lb. Bags of post mix. Ask question asked 3 years 6 months ago.

I clicked on your post to read about the product and after starting to read about the old fence post neighbors your dad etc. Then set your post in place and use a level to ensure that it s perfectly. Expanding foam is a lightweight waterproof alternative to concrete for homeowners wanting to set fence posts. It is mixed in the bag to produce expanding foam for supporting and backfilling fence mail box gate and signage posts.

I just found a product that basically takes the place of pouring concrete to secure fence posts. The person that is buying expanding foam for fence posts isn t going to be using enough bagged concrete to gag a gnat. However it seemed like 75 of the text was a story about the entire project. To make a long story short i ended up setting all of the posts in this high density foam in lieu of concrete.

This is the first time that i m hearing of this product. Once you ve finished digging your post holes add about three to four inches of gravel into the bottom and compact it using a post or a 2x4. And not the product. Post setting foam in place of concrete for post footers content 2 0 from btitan building products on vimeo.

You titled the piece fence post foam vs concrete. What are the pros cons to installing fence posts using expanding foam instead of concrete. Suitable for all types of posts including wood steel and pvc. For more information check out this video.

This is like saying use flex seal instead of welding the pinhole in the bottom of your aluminum boat to protect your skin and eyes. The advantage for me is i could set a post by myself using a very simple system of temporary braces to hold the posts for 15 minutes until the foam set up. Yes you can use the new foam that is available to stabilize support posts. But make sure the post is treated for ground contact and that you follow these principles for footings.

The foam can be used in hot or cold weather and does not require mixing with water or.