How are 4x4 fence posts being set these days…

I saw this as well….post set pretty quick

One day jobs now

If you insist on using treated 4x4's set in concrete, here's a bit of a tip to help with any rot issues. When you cement them in, let the cement come above ground level a couple inches and slope it away from the post so rainwater will run away from the wood.

They don't seem to make treated wood like they once did.

I’m not insisting on it if there is a better easier way, that’s why I am here to learn the better easier way if it exists

you can pack the quikset mix in tight with a board and it ain’t gonna move afterwards. SOP

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So you are saying no water just throw the quick set in, pack it, then continue tamping the dirt in? That’s what I’m figuring and probably going to do

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When I set 4x4s I’ve always used dry quikrete and packed it in. It will pull enough moisture to harden. I’ve never had an issue doing it this way.

I used fast setting quikcrete and mixed in 1/2 gal water. Sets up in a couple hrs. Package says it sets in 40 min

Two recent experiences with fencing were a 30' repair and a 60' complete replace side. Different contractors crew of 3 on repair and crew of 5 on the longer side. Both used a quick set concrete that was solid in 40min. Half day job for the 60'.

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I don’t see how you can possibly dry set posts and hang the fence and it be better. What’s holding it plum and level?

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Have you ever used a tamper?

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Any have any experience with the no dig, no concrete?

Where they drive a metal pole into the ground..

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Eventually that metal pole will fail. I don't care that it's galvanized plated, it will fail over time and rust out at ground level if you don't cement them in.

When I've used metal poles I've dug a deep enough and wide enough hole to bury the post by about 2 ft and have enough space around the pole to allow for a few inches of concrete around it. I also bring the concrete above ground level a couple inches and slope it away from the pole so water drains away when it rains.


Forgot to mention. Driving that pole in the ground allows the inside of the pole to fill with soil and it will wick water to the inside of it and quicken the rust production.

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Looking to build a fence, I’m old school and would use wet concrete…seeing fence companies put up a fence same day, how are they doing the posts? TIA

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Probably post foam. I thought it was bullshite until I watched Entergy's contractors set a bunch of posts using it ( Secure Set). I talked to them and they said that its super easy and sets up quick. They said the only issue they have had is that if it has to be shored up they cant just drive the metal stabilizer next to it because it messed up the foam