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Reply With QuoteI'd say concrete them straight in. But I reckon you should await a second (or more) opinion.
Concreting Posts Into the Ground Hi there, I'm a newby here and sorry if this has already been discussed.
I am building a square gazebo around the pool using Grey Ironbark and I have bought 200 x 200mm posts and looking for the best way to erect them. As I have plenty of length, 3mtrs, I was wondering if I should just concrete them into the ground or should I use post supports. I can't seam to find large post supports and was considering using 2 x L shaped ones and have one each side of the post.
So:
1. Is concreting their to the ground OK? If so, do I need to put anything through the posts so they have 'bite' in the concrete.
2. Are there post supports anywhere large enough so I can make four concrete pads and then Dynabolt them to the pad.
I appreciate your help,
Cheers,
Dave
I'd say concrete them straight in. But I reckon you should await a second (or more) opinion.
Definitely use post supports they prevent rot and termite entry. Try a bolt supplier for post supports, a reputable hardware or timber supplier ( ie not green shed) or got to a steel fabricator and have some custom fabricated and hot dipped (not as expensive as it sounds).
Sounds good. Would it matter if I used two L shaped post supports and put one either side of the post?Originally Posted by stevoh741
For a professional look I'd personally go with a fin type post support for those size posts:
Ok. You won't see them as they will be under the gazebo but they would look better, I agree.
Good Support if cast in As a note, posts are cast in concrete to provide bracing and support. If your structure is anchored to the ground some other way, like with stumps, etc, then a stirrup is best for preventing rot at ground ground level.
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