How to make concrete pillars for the fence

22-02-2018

Fence

To implement a reliable fence of the suburban area, it is necessary to prepare and build a high-quality base for the fence. It can be made of various materials, but the most reliable and at the same time simple and affordable option is a concrete product.

In order to build it correctly, we suggest reading our article.

Concrete pillars are not afraid of time - they both stood and will stand for the same age

Types of pillars

Wooden fence posts are suitable for those who decide to build temporary fencing. The price for them is quite affordable, and the installation method is clear to everyone. The most important thing that you should pay attention to is the mandatory treatment of the material with antiseptics. Otherwise, the operational period of the wooden fence will be significantly reduced.
Metal pillars are considered the most durable and durable, however, they are much more expensive than wooden blocks and cement-sand mixture. They have another plus - the possibility of reuse after dismantling.

The picture shows how to install metal poles.

Brick pillars have the best decorative qualities, but several times more expensive and more difficult to install. Especially for those who have never encountered brickwork.

We will talk in more detail about what a concrete pillar is good for, so that you can understand why this method is most relevant for fences.

Characteristics of concrete pillars

Before starting the workflow, let's look at all the positive and negative sides that concrete pillars have for fences:

The advantage of this design is strength and durability.. If we compare, for example, with wooden products, then the operational life of concrete is several dozen times longer.

Note! It all depends on the quality of cement, so we advise you to purchase the brand M400 or M500.

Concrete poles can be finished with any material.: paint, plaster, plastic panels or decorative stone. The main thing is to properly prepare the surface, for example, for plaster, be sure to use a reinforcing mesh for the fence, allowing you to strengthen the loose mixture.
Easy installationfor which no special tools, expensive materials or the help of specialists are needed, everything can be done by hand. You will see this for yourself by reading our article to the end.

Now let's look at the disadvantages that concrete pillars have:

They require a carefully prepared foundation for the fence. Without it, the structure can shrink over time, deform and even collapse.
The reliability and durability of the design depends entirely on the quality of the ingredients used. Particular attention should be paid to sand, cement and plasticizers that need to be added to the solution.
The first step is to dig a hole about one and a half meters deep. It is possible and a little less, it all depends on the thickness of the column.

Phased installation of concrete pillars

The hole can be dug using a special drill, the diameter is chosen exactly with the dimensions of the post

Important! However, it is not advisable to make a deepening of less than a meter in the ground; this greatly affects the strength of a concrete product.

After that, install a plastic pipe in a pit with a diameter of at least 10 cm. It is best to use inexpensive sewer pipes. You can build a wooden formwork, only you can hardly make a round shape. The photo below is an example of homemade formwork.

Plus wooden formwork - no restrictions, the size of the pillar can be anything

If one product is not enough, the place of joining of two pipes must be treated with sealant.
After the sealant dries, it is necessary to fill the hole. To do this, use the same soil that was dug. You do not need any sand with gravel or cement; it’s enough to use the same ground.

Tip! Be sure to properly tamp buried pit.

Now, to make columns for the fence of concrete, it is necessary to install several reinforcement rods in plastic pipes.
The next step is to prepare the mortar, for this you will need: cement, sand, crushed stone and plasticizer.

Note! Knead the solution using a drill and a special mixer nozzles, or use a concrete mixer.

Electric concrete mixer speeds up cement mortar making process

The finished mixture is poured into a plastic pipe. To carry out this process in two ways. The first is to pour the solution to the very top (in one stage), the second is to split the pouring into several stages. Better to do everything at once, this is considered a more reliable way.
The last stage is to wait until the solution dries and decorate the pillars.

Some people prefer to get rid of the plastic surface, but this is not the right option. Still, plastic protects the cement from freezing and deformation.

Workflow features

In order to get high-quality concrete bollards for the fence with your own hands, you need to know not only how the installation proceeds, but also some nuances:

First, you can not work in the rain. Any precipitation adversely affects the solution, increasing the volume of water in it.
Secondly, the instructions for the preparation of cement-sand mortar should be strictly followed. If any ingredient is present in a slightly larger volume than is required, the end result may be questionable.
Thirdly, do not forget about the bars of the reinforcement - the thicker the rod, the better. However, if you do not have the opportunity to find fittings for the fence, you can use a wire. The main thing - to put it on the entire length of the post.
Fourthly, it is possible to use a special ready-made concrete block for a column of a dial-in fence. The only drawback of this method is the cost of the products is quite high.

Ready-made concrete pillars are also sold, which can be used for any construction purposes.

Conclusion

We tried to give as much information as possible about concrete pillars, how to build them on our own. If you have any questions, the answers to them can be found on the video attached to the article. We wish you success in the repair and construction.