Spikes instead of cement for fence posts..Anyone use these????

[Estranged]

Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????

Any comments...suggestions....?????

[clouddreamer]

Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

I used them once but sold the house a year later. In that year, there
was no problems with shifting etc but I only used them on a short piece
of fencing with a gate.

The one thing about the spikes is that you'll need a sledge hammer and a
piece of 4x4 inserted into the spike to drive it down. Make sure the 4x4
is a couple inches or so higher than the edge of the spike so that you
don't damage the edges. (No...don't try to drive them down with the
fence post in it. It'll only destroy the top of the post).

You might want to slam pretty well the entire spike into the ground (you
can access the bolts by digging out that section a little). Be sure to
water proof the bottom part of the fence post well. I used tar.

And of course...it sucks if you try to drive them into a spot where
there is a boulder a foot down. That can be a real concern given that
the fence has set distances between the posts. So, in the end, you may
end up doing some digging.

;]

[Danimal]

They are not that great, for a few reasons, weak support for one but mostly
because the fence will loosen up with wind. This application is ideal for a
" 2' high good neighbour fence" but anything around 5-6' high doesn't offer
good support. These spikes would work better if they were secured in cement
first before adding post, but not just driven in the ground. If you plan on
using them anyway, follow CD's directions about using a dummy post for
driving them down. I would use a piece about 24'' long with a handle nailed
on the side for another person to safely hold and position the post without
the fear of getting hit with the sledge hammer.

Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

[clouddreamer]

Post by Danimal
They are not that great, for a few reasons, weak support for one but mostly
because the fence will loosen up with wind. This application is ideal for a
" 2' high good neighbour fence" but anything around 5-6' high doesn't offer
good support. These spikes would work better if they were secured in cement
first before adding post, but not just driven in the ground. If you plan on
using them anyway, follow CD's directions about using a dummy post for
driving them down. I would use a piece about 24'' long with a handle nailed
on the side for another person to safely hold and position the post without
the fear of getting hit with the sledge hammer.

Actually, that's a great point. The fence I used them on was only about
30" high...just enough to keep kids and dogs out....and there was
nothing in the way of wind where it was.

A five or six foot high fence with the fence itself as a wind catch
would certainly wrench them free over time. I can see that happening.

They have their uses. It really depends what the OP has in mind.

..

[Todd Baker]

I ued them on a 8 foot fence. Had no problems with wind or freeing up.
Prob I had was driving them in stright with all the damn rocks we have
lol

Post by Danimal
They are not that great, for a few reasons, weak support for one but
mostly because the fence will loosen up with wind. This application is
ideal for a " 2' high good neighbour fence" but anything around 5-6' high
doesn't offer good support. These spikes would work better if they were
secured in cement first before adding post, but not just driven in the
ground. If you plan on using them anyway, follow CD's directions about
using a dummy post for driving them down. I would use a piece about 24''
long with a handle nailed on the side for another person to safely hold and
position the post without the fear of getting hit with the sledge hammer.

Actually, that's a great point. The fence I used them on was only about 30"
high...just enough to keep kids and dogs out....and there was nothing in the
way of wind where it was.
A five or six foot high fence with the fence itself as a wind catch would
certainly wrench them free over time. I can see that happening.
They have their uses. It really depends what the OP has in mind.
..

[d***@gmail.com]

Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

Save yourself the aggravation and go with cement. I used a spike when
I put up my fence (6ft. summer time). During the winter that part of
the fence fell down. Put in cement the following summer....4 years
later, no problems.

[Darryl Harding]

Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

might i suggest what we did for our fence, a 7 foot full privacy
fence....we used 5 gallon buckets filled 1/2 way with cement and
placed all the posts in them before they were set and braced them to
set...tehn we simply dug the holes and put bucket and all into the
ground....4 years ago and solid as stone....

if you need buckets let me know

thanks
and good luck

Darryl

ps...remember to tar the bottom of your posts before you set them in
the cement or ground

[?]

Won't drive straight in this ground, Won't hold posts solid in windy
conditions, Rusted out in three years. Go with cement.

Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

might i suggest what we did for our fence, a 7 foot full privacy
fence....we used 5 gallon buckets filled 1/2 way with cement and
placed all the posts in them before they were set and braced them to
set...tehn we simply dug the holes and put bucket and all into the
ground....4 years ago and solid as stone....

if you need buckets let me know

thanks
and good luck

Darryl

ps...remember to tar the bottom of your posts before you set them in
the cement or ground

[t***@gmail.com]

what a fantastic idea

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Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

Post spike is useful when putting up fence post, they are mostly used for home DIY project. Ideal tool for fencing and other foundation.

We are manufacturer of post spike in China, any dimension are Ok with us. Should any question, feel free to contact.

www.hsmetalproduct.com/product/post-anchor/post-spike

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Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

I have an old drill bit that is 18 inches long from an electrician who used it for drilling through 2x4s but is too old for that now. It does a good job of creating a pilot hole for the spike and finding rocks below the surface. One thing about the spikes is that the post can lean over time resulting in a crooked fence.

[observer]

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Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

I have an old drill bit that is 18 inches long from an electrician who used it for drilling through 2x4s but is too old for that now. It does a good job of creating a pilot hole for the spike and finding rocks below the surface. One thing about the spikes is that the post can lean over time resulting in a crooked fence.

Why are you replying to an 11 year old post?

[h***@gmail.com]

Why are replying as well??

[observer]

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Why are replying as well??

Huh?

[r***@gmail.com]

Why am I replying?

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Post by Estranged
Just wondering if anyone has used ground spikes instead of cementing
fence posts.....??????
I saw these at Home Depot,& was looking at using these for a
fence........
Has anyone used these???????
Any comments...suggestions....?????

I'm curious. If I dig a hole 4ft deep (frost line here in Windsor across from Detroit) x 12" wide pour the concrete, add a heavy galvanized post spike then let cure, if it will be a long term solution? I've originally considered soaking/painting the posts in oil and kerosene and then burying but our area is so prone to flooding with heavy clay soils that most wooden posts never seems to last more than 7 years before they've rotted enough to replace or repair.

[c***@gmail.com]

Yes I used them to build a hexagonal gazebo. Just cut a chunk from a 4x4 about less than a foot insert it into the box area and pound them into the ground. Takes a bit of muscle but eventually they sink in and remember to drive them in nice and straight. Mine have never bent or sagged sideways and it's been almost 15 years.

[Sami Guindi]

I used them for a front yard fence to keep the cedar posts from touching the ground and rotting. They were really easy to install and much less expensive than digging and mixing cement. However, the first big wind storm almost destroyed my lovely new fence. So, after considering my options and a little research over two years, I discovered that over 20 million of these spikes have been sold across Canada over the past two decades. So, I designed an easy retrofit that can also be used for new installations and called it Fence Cleat. fencecleat.com Take a look: