Poured-In-Place Concrete Post
Now let’s look at a more common method of installing
Step 1 - Mark and Inspect Each Spot where Each Post Will Be Placed
Start marking each spot where a post will be placed. This will help you to measure an equidistant length between one post and the next one and it will also serve as a way to inspect the spot. Depending on the ground type, you may have to do some shoveling, removing rocks and similar jobs, in order to help to level off the ground so as to fix each post more effectively.
Step 2 - Insert Stakes in Each Spot
Drive a small, thin metal post in the ground in each spot to serve as a stake where a steel post will be fixed.
Step 3 - Dig a Hole in Each Spot
Now dig a hole in each spot where a post will be placed. It is best to use a post hole digger as this will speed up the work. Each hole should be at least 2 feet deep.
Step 4 – Pre-fill the Holes
At this point start filling each hole with gravel or dry cement. It is best to fill about 2/3 of the area of each hole.
Step 5 - Insert the Posts
Proceed by inserting a post in each hole. Press each one down so that the gravel will encompass it and consequently it will be plucked in quite securely even at this stage, especially if the posts are not too heavy. Obviously more will have to be done to stabilize it and ensure safety. Technically speaking this is called the plumbing of the posts. You may also wish to use a leveling tool so that you can check whether the post is fixed vertically well or whether it is slightly tilted.
Step 6 - Add Cement Mixture
Mix the cement and pour into the remaining area in the holes. It is important to let it dry very well in order to obtain the stability needed.
Step 7 - Enhance Fixing
In order to enhance the posts fixing, leveling must be checked frequently during the install process.