Set and secure posts
The most important points at a glance
- Setting and securing metal fence posts is easy and safe with the detailed instructions on the website, although careful planning and precise preparation are crucial.
- ELEO offers perfectly fitting metal posts and a variety of fence systems, such as the Lucca fence, with individual coating options to blend harmoniously into the overall appearance of the property.
- Thanks to coordinated accessories and practical assembly tips, ELEO supports independent construction and ensures a durable and visually appealing fence.
Setting Fence Posts – A Guide from Foundation to Screw
Have you found your dream fence and are now faced with the challenge of setting the necessary posts and installing the individual fence panels on the posts? No problem – with our detailed instructions for setting and securing metal fence posts, you'll have no trouble with the assembly.
If you've found your new fence on ELEO Express, it's best to order the matching metal posts at the same time. These are tailored to our fence systems and blend harmoniously into the overall design, as you can also choose a custom coating for the posts.
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Planning comes before the foundation
In the first step, you determine the distance between the planned posts, which depends on the length of the individual fence panels. Once you have measured everything correctly, dig holes into which the posts will later be inserted.
The most important steps for securing fence posts on concrete or a soft ground at a glance:
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Firm surfaces like concrete |
Soft surfaces like soil or grass |
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1. Check that the surface is level and provides sufficient stability. |
1. Check that the ground is level and stable enough. |
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2. Remove any obstacles such as dirt, stones, or similar. |
2. Remove obstacles such as overgrown plants. |
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3. Drill holes for the fence posts. |
3. Dig holes. The depth should be ¼ the length of the posts. |
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4. Use screws to secure the posts to the ground. |
4. Fill the holes with concrete and insert the posts. |
Do fence posts absolutely have to be set in concrete?
If you have purchased separate metal posts for your fence and your fence panels are not to be screwed to existing masonry or posts, then setting them in concrete is necessary. This is the only way to ensure your fence has the necessary, reliable support. It is important that the soil is load-bearing and well compacted.
How deep should the posts be set in concrete?
The depth of the foundation for your posts depends on the length of the fence posts. A good rule of thumb is ¼ of the post length. This will determine the depth of the holes into which you ultimately set the fence posts in concrete.
What kind of concrete should you use for fence posts?
When choosing concrete, we recommend a quick-setting concrete with trass – trass is a volcanic rock that consists of 50% silica. Quick-setting concrete offers the advantage of requiring no mixing and hardening rapidly. How do I form the foundation? For the concrete formwork of the foundation—which holds the concrete in shape—you can use formwork boards, which you can find at a hardware store. Other sturdy wooden boards are also suitable. Push the boards firmly into the ground. It is important that no gaps remain where the concrete could leak out. Use sand and small pebbles to seal any potential gaps. How do I set the posts? Set the fence posts in the holes in the ground. Then pour the quick-setting concrete into the hole and add water. Refer to the packaging for the exact mixing ratio. Now you have to wait until the concrete sets – fortunately, this doesn't take long with quick-setting concrete, but wait 24 hours to be on the safe side. How do I attach the fence panels? Once the posts are firmly set in concrete and the concrete has hardened, you can connect the fence panels to the posts. If you have chosen our metal posts, holes will need to be drilled into the steel posts. Screws are then screwed into these to connect the fence panels to the posts.
What kind of screws do I need to connect the posts and fence?
You need slotted screws to attach the fence panels to the steel posts. If you ordered the posts from ELEO Express, you can also find the matching screws in our shop. The screw thread diameter is 8 mm.
Of course, you can also purchase the appropriate screws at your local hardware store. Choose galvanised long-hole screws. These are more durable and protected against corrosion.
In the final step, connect the fence panels to the posts. Done: Your new fence is up.
Of course, in addition to setting the posts in concrete, you can also attach the fence to posts that are designed to be bolted down.
Should you still be looking for the right posts for screwing on, you can also find them at ELEO Express.
Tip:Haven't found your perfect fence yet? Then take a look at our wide selection of beautifully designed and unique garden fences. All fence models are handcrafted from solid, weather-resistant wrought iron. This way, you'll bring a high-quality fence into your garden that you'll enjoy for decades – and that's sure to be a real eye-catcher!
Good to know:The holes in our posts are not pre-drilled by ELEO Express at the factory, giving you the option to compensate for unevenness in the ground by individually selecting the appropriate drilling height.
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