Installing a Picket Fence : How to Set the Picket Fence Posts

Using concrete can be an easy way to make sure picket fence posts are set. Learn how to secure fence posts using concrete from a professional contractor in this free home improvement video.

Expert: Gail Thompson
Contact: gardenstogrow.googlepages.com
Bio: Gail Thompson is the owner/operator of Gardens to Grow, a landscaping firm in Carmel, California
Filmmaker: Randel Charles

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[nirvana6daniel]

LMAO I CLICKED ON THIS VIDEO BECAUSE IT'S SO FUNNY IT ACTUALLY EXISTS! I MEAN HOW TO INSTALL A PICKET FENCE ON YOUTUBE ROFLMFAO

[elvis99994]

OK ...NUMBER ONE THING HERE IS FOR PEOPLE IN CANADA

KEEP YOUR CEMENT BELOW THE THE EARTH ABOUT 2-3 INCH BECAUSE OF THE FROST ....IT WILL FREEZE AND HEAVE THE POST

MAKE SURE TO TREAT THE POST WITH A GOOD PESTASIDE OR TAR AROUND THE AREA THAT WILL BE IN THE DIRT

AS FOR ALL THE EXTRA WORK SHE`S DOING ITS YOUR CALL JUST HOLD YOUR POST HAVE SOMEONE POUR THE CEMENT IN THE HOLE AND WATER THEN TAME THEM RELEVEL GO TO THE NEXT ... NO OFFECE BUT ITS DIFFERANT HERE IN CANADA

[jasonjamaican]

@vekka220 it help much for it to stay in place..wild and water moves stuff

[jg8479]

oh, and them stupid little post braces are worthless and a waste of time and material. the concrete will hold the post plumb.Ive been building fence for 11 years and have NEVER had a callback.

[jg8479]

a REAL fence builder doesnt dry pour, we MIX the concrete. also if you are setting a post in a region that is susceptible to frost you want the concrete 3 - 4 inches below grade or the post will likely heave out of the ground from the ground expanding and contracting with the weather conditions. run your elevation string 12" off the ground.

[vekka220]

Why do you need concrete for such a short post?

[1234Hogboy]

treated wood still rots just not as fast..its much quicker to use a beaver and a lot better for you to mix it in a wheel barrow..doing it this way leaves room for error such as side pockets and concrete powder still in the holes because its not properly mixed and thats not how long it takes to set 1 post seeing is how I do probably 40 a day plus drive time..i would work 24 hours straight this way..but then again what do I know..i only do this for a living..oh yeah and the string line is too high

[mgyroo]

Ok everybody that made a mean comment on this video is just down right mean. She set that post exactly how its meant to be set. and that is about how long it takes to set one post. She was making sure that it was done right so that it would last, i guess you guys don't know the the quality of good hard work. And who ever the stupid person was that said even with out the concrete the wood is still going to rot, not if you use treated wood like this lady was using.

[DecalfxVideos]

@1234Hogboy

SHE????

[pleomorphian]

and you've put the subtitles all over the action. genius!