Fisherman Mike Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Had the need to replace some timber fence posts in the light of recent storms and thought I might recommend Lafarge premixed quickset postcrete concrete as available at Wickes http://www.wickes.co.uk/postcrete-20kg/invt/221100/ This stuff is brilliant just dig the hole, set the post, fill it about a 1/3 with water and pour the bag contents in level the post and 10 minutes later its set... allow 1 1/2 bags per post average ...simple and quick...finished the job in a day. ( 8 posts and panels ) 37 years in the industry and this is the best Home and Garden DIY product I've come across...brilliant stuff Edited March 31, 2014 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Dont use anything else.No mixer needed, easy to carry through the house etc. Beats rapid set by a mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 We use that. Never have to add the water where we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I work at a builders merchant and we sell a lot of the postmix. Never heard a bad word said about it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 We use that. Never have to add the water where we are. The Sicilians like it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Some great post mix posts. Keep them coming . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I particularly liked one review by a Wickes customer " brilliant stuff after 10 minutes it was as hard as concrete" Edited March 31, 2014 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Dont postpone, Post your post mix posts post haste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Well done Ack Ack...................I bought 6 bags of that stuff , and over night some body nicked it ,who it was god above knows no point in calling the law as I didn't have any Concrete evidence . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 On your marks Get set G... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 On your marks Get set G... Sorry you waited to long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark a Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 i work for lafarge blue circle and postcrete is one of the best sellers,we ship out hundreds of tons a week of postcrete the demand is massive. marl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Get some castle(Hanson) cement post mix. I work for them,you have tried the rest now try the best;-)best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark a Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 ha ha I worked for castle cement for about 8 yrs and lafarge bought the site with us as well. since being with lafarge we have become much busyer. mark a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Is it expensive compared to mixing dolomite and cement to fix posts or getting ready mix delivered. How deep and wide a hole are you digging and what size posts to use a bag and a half per post, got a new fence to put up approx 200 foot long. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 If you already have ballast and cement or need a large amount of fast setting cement , just buy 5ltrs of rapid hardner and mix with that same result , but don't forget to wash the mixer out regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) few months ago replaced 140ft or 6ft closeboard fencing in my garden took 2 full days but was qtr to third the price of getting someone out to do it few blisters from digging 24 post holes with the manual earth auger but that wickes stuff is what i used and was brilliant Auger has 1ft worm on it so i go 2ft down and it takes a 4x4 post no problem using a bag per hole sometimes 3/4 bag all fencing and materials cost me just over £400 but quotes where £8ft to £14ft supply and fit ! Edited April 2, 2014 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Is it expensive compared to mixing dolomite and cement to fix posts or getting ready mix delivered. How deep and wide a hole are you digging and what size posts to use a bag and a half per post, got a new fence to put up approx 200 foot long. Figgy Very expensive way to fix a long run of fence but great for strainers and gate posts. I use a pair of post diggers which dig a circular hole about 7" wide to about 2' deep. Ideal for 4" posts. I bag per hole is ample. In firm stony ground you can get away with less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks for the advice. Rapid hardener me thinks. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 There is only one down-side to rapid setting and that is rapid heating and subsequent cracking. So, its Ok for posts but dont use it for anything else ! High content alumina cement was useed in the 70's for high early strength gain and we all know what tetra calcium alumino ferrite is now. I trust everyone will be assessing the exposure of their fence panels, approximating a 100mph (not mpg) windspeed, calculating the overturning moment and allowing for that in sizing their holes! Also, disturbing your holes weakens the support, so a hole with clean undisturbed sides is best. A very important factor is the embedded depth. More tea vicar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 There is only one down-side to rapid setting and that is rapid heating and subsequent cracking. So, its Ok for posts but dont use it for anything else ! High content alumina cement was useed in the 70's for high early strength gain and we all know what tetra calcium alumino ferrite is now. I trust everyone will be assessing the exposure of their fence panels, approximating a 100mph (not mpg) windspeed, calculating the overturning moment and allowing for that in sizing their holes! Also, disturbing your holes weakens the support, so a hole with clean undisturbed sides is best. A very important factor is the embedded depth. More tea vicar. Hedge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I was going to ask if there are any down sides.. Are those the only ones Kes? I need to concrete some posts in soon so will give this a go. Also I know they are usually impregnated but do you dip the ends of the posts in creosote or similar before setting them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Also I know they are usually impregnated but do you dip the ends of the posts in creosote or similar before setting them? I do. Creosote and engine oil mixed 50/50. Tanalised timber is **** nowadays. I imagine Europe has banned the one chemical in it that made it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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