Fence Post Support Bolt Down 4" 100mm Garden Holder Like Metpost Bolt Grip Brown x 1

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Chain link fencing for example, puts a lot of stress on the posts as it is tightened and the post holders would not be secured strongly enough in the ground for this (more on this can be found in our project on Chain Link Fencing). Bolt Down Fence Post Holder It is worth noting that these post holders also need to be level, so if you are fixing them to a base that has a slope or a dip then you can insert washers beneath the post holder holes to line up small disparities. For use in soil to help support and erect fence panels and structures. Available in a range of styles; Wedge Grip, System 2 The two-pronged style is suitable for small projects, or larger projects if you also bolt it to the concrete (see “bolt down fence post holder&dsquo; above) and the four-finned style is more suited to heavy-duty projects.

This allows you to hit the spike as firmly as you like without the risk of bending the sides of the post holder, which would prevent you slotting the post into the holder. This size would be best for fences in exposed areas, long expanse of fencing, gazebos which will be supporting a roof and pergolas if you want a more chunky-looking timber structure. You can also use a chemical fixing to hold the post holder down (see how here) with threaded bar studs that are set into the mounting surface. This is the wedge grip version of the support, meaning posts are held in place by hammering it into the ‘boot’ of the support and over the fins. These fins are at a slight angle which allows the posts to travel down into the boot but not be pulled out. To replace posts in a wedge grip support, you have to drill and chisel the wooden post out of the wedge grips. Many customers opt for the System 2 version of this support - Metpost Flush Fit System 2 Bolt Down Anchor for 99mm-100mm Posts - which allows for easier post replacement.Concrete-in fence post holders are designed for use where soil conditions are unsuitable for drive-in spikes. If your posts need to be located close to other structures, such as walls or fences, take a look at the Metpost Flush Fit System 2 Bolt Down Anchor for 99mm-103mm Posts. While the most common way to fix fence posts is to concrete them in and our project on fence posts shows how to do this, there are many occasions when concreting is not an option.

This is the System 2 version of the support, meaning it’s secured with bolts on the outside of the ‘boot’. Tightening these bolts is what holds the posts in place. If the post rots, you will be able to undo the bolts and slide the post out, then insert a new post and tighten the bolts up again. Please note, you may need to replace the nuts and bolts. We also offer the wedge grip version - Metpost Wedge Grip Bolt Down Anchor for 99mm-103mm Posts - that doesn’t feature the bolts.The base of the post holder will sit on the old concrete and you can then slot the fence post into the holder and tighten the holding screws.

It is also ideal for fixing signposts – again this is the size used by estate agents for their signs. Use the longer length in light sandy soils or for taller posts – higher than 4 feet (1.2M). 75x75mm Post Holders For years Metpost or post spikes have been the biggest supplier of fence post holders, or post spikes, but now there is much more of a choice with other manufacturers producing similar products. Fence Post Metal Spike Although this type of spiked post holder is great for fence posts in normal ground we would not recommend it for any type of fencing which puts lateral stress onto the posts. Place your post holder in position and mark through the holes onto the surface below using a permanent marker or similar.

Once the spike is driven into the ground, the driving tool can be removed and the post pushed into the holder. The “shoe” should be set into a 450mm (18 inch) cube of concrete so that the base plate sits flush with the surface of the concrete. Drive the spike into the earth next to the concrete, so the upright section sits flush against the post and the horizontal section sits flush with the ground.

Metposts for fencing, such as the Metpost spike, hold the post tight in place while providing stability and durability to your fencing project.You can do this using a mallet, protecting the spike using a piece of offcut timber on the top of the spike. There is no need to remove the existing concrete or to add more concrete when you are using these spikes. For example when the neighbours’ patio is right on the boundary, and you will have seen estate agents signs being put up using post holders. The wall anchor is ideal for installing posts onto an existing wall while the bolt down support is great for fixing posts Do not use the shorter post holders for tall fences, they’re simply not up to teh job and as soon as they are subjected to any substantial wind they will likely fail. 50x50mm Post Holders