For that you need a decent dense concrete made from ballast and cement and jiggled well to eliminate as many air pockets as possible. 4m. Much. I wonder if the post shoes with concrete will do the magic, especially for that height. Blue. Screws come in a huge selection of sizes for a wide range of applications. spannerw, Apr 21, 2021 #7. 52 per KG . Choose an. Home Forums > Screwfix Community Forum > Builders' Talk > Pre cast concrete garage. Hans_25 Screwfix Select. I laid 8 limestone paving slabs around 2 weeks ago and unfortunately most have already come loose and can be lifted up. My question is what is the best way to. Mind you if the posts are secure enough, he can tether. Use concrete posts and get the gravel board at a later date. advantages rmc. £1189. by tapping down a few stones before putting in concrete. VAT £8. Ready to Use: Just add water. 2 m from local DIY shed or order 100 mm x 100mm x 1. Supplied in a weatherproof bag. Find your nearest store. Login to save for later ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ( 264 ) Product code: 93522 Blue Hawk Mortar Mix 10kg £9. 5018719100152. 24, con posts £14. chillimonster, Apr 10, 2022. When mixed with water it produces putty like mortar with good wash out resistance and a powerful bond onto wet concrete substrates. Postcrete is handy for the setting time, but in my opinion it is pants and you will need 2 bags a hole @ £6 a bag/ £12 a hole/ concrete £6 a hole. com. Incised Timber Fence Post 100 x 100mm x 2. com. Yes, used it a few times. If you do need to remove it, dig down one side of it with a narrow spade (or better still a trenching tool) and lever it into the hole you've just made - sufficient to loosen it enough to remove. Opening hours & directions Open 7 days a week Click & Collect. £59. 58£5. These are going to be gate posts so will be often walking/near them - so I was thinking of stronger mix than just postcrete. Add to trolley. AN EASY fixing method, especially for lighter wooden or metal arches is to use ground spikes. Sets in 20 minutes. Add to trolley. Tarmac Blue Circle Mortar Grey 5kg | Cement Mix | Screwfix. DuraPost Steel Fence Post Anthracite Grey - 55mm x 54mm x 1. With millions of Pro-Wrap and Pro-Sleeve post protectors supplied to date, our patented rot protection is independently tested and. I've never used postcrete as footings. Any orders placed after these cut off times will be delivered the following working day. POSTCRETE 20KG. Covers approx. With over 40yr in the trade I should know whats a strong mix and whats a ( gravelly mix ) unlike your gardener friend who has backfilled with top soil. Simply add to water, no mixing required. 2021 #6. 1st_petrolhead Member. Would be different if it was foundations but for a timber post it’ll be fine Resmond, Aug 22, 2022 #2. Blue Circle Postcrete sets posts within 5-10 minutes, saving you time. 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Ideal for bricklaying, rendering, pointing and masonry repairs. Screwfix customers rate this product 4. CGN, Nov 7, 2017. but it is great stuff but why must you have to. Screwfix, B&Q and Wicks are all out of Blue Circle Postcrete. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. B&Q have bags of postcrete, Are they ok or better to do original as stated. London & South East – 0845 4700 600. I know it's too cold for mortar but is it too cold for post Crete. 99 55 Maintenance (V015) 19/04/2023 Unity Trust current accountBACS Vehicle Equipment Halfords S 26. 39 per KG . 8m or 6ft + Postsaver 20 Year Rot Protection Guarantee Fitted (FREE DELIVERY) £. Post Buddy DIY fence post repair is much cheaper and less disruptive than a contractor. Something else I've done in the past is break up some brick/block and use it to partially fill the hole before adding water, prior to pouring. 2,Check span tables but probably about 4m, but check. 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Use postcrete if you want to spend a bit more. Easy to use - just add to water in the hole where you are putting the fence post. Again as above, using a spirit level, make sure the post is upright and in the centre of the hole, adjusting if required. No Nonsense Polyurethane Mortar Foam Gun Grade Yellow 750ml (689GL) compare. 99 (5 new offers) K Post - 20KG Premium Rapid Setting Concrete/Postcrete for Securing Metal, Wood and Concrete Posts. Buy online & collect in hundreds of stores in as little as 1 minute! Pay your way. Pressure-Treated Softwood Construction. Something else I've done in the past is break up some brick/block and use it to partially fill the hole before adding water, prior to pouring. Use where a thickness of 2 inches (5 cm) is required. Ideal for carports, pergolas, raised decks and general fencing. £0. Relevant identified uses of the mixture and uses advised against Post fixing concretes are specifically intended for fixing domestic fence posts and other posts such as rotary clothes dryers. and put maybe 3/4 of a bag of PC. 40. I have plastic. Ideal for installation of wood, metal and concrete posts. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, carefully add Postcrete to the hole. Screwfix Community Forum. Permanent pothole repair for roads, pavements, driveways and car parks. €18. 69. Can be trafficked instantly in wet, freezing and hot conditions and is compatible with existing road surfaces. It is ready-to-use, easy to use,. This bag only requires you to mix in water before getting started. I wouldn't screw into concrete posts to hold gate hinges nor put a 2" wide batten. Use a trowel to create a gentle slope in the Postcrete so that rainwater will run away from the fence post on all sides. Supplied in a 20kg weatherproof plastic bag resistant to tearing. postcrete screwfix. New Member. What is Postcrete? Postcrete is a type of ready-to-use cement made specifically for fence posts. 5 - 2 inch from ground levelAdd it now, but if you're bolting things into it, postcrete is not the best. Choose from top trade brands. Concrete Construction. It sets quickly in 5-10 minutes and is supplied in a weatherproof, tear resistant plastic bag. g. With just the addition of water and with no mixing required; Postcrete sets in 10 minutes and comes in handy 20kg weatherproof, tear resistant plastic bags. rogerk101 Screwfix Select. Mould & Mildew-Resistant. £0. 32 Per unit £1. Make sure to browse the rest of our cement range, including self leveling. It would be cheaper with sharp, 20 aggregate and cement. Safe to use with concrete, wooden & metal materials - B&M. 5/5. Wall Thickness: 4mm. OL12 7BD. When complete, mix the cement and ballast according to manufacturer guidance on the packaging or you can use ready mixed Postcrete. Think you may get in trouble with it setting too quick and stuck on kit. Projects that could take up to a weekend with standard concrete and completed a lot faster with post fixing mix. mackie. 52 per KG . FREE next day delivery available, free collection in. ex. Buy Cement Mix at Screwfix. Tried a search but nothing quite answered my question. A rapid setting and hardening cement for all building repair and maintenance work, where rapid hardening properties are beneficial. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2021. Stores are open 7 days a week. 75. A fast setting concrete made from sustainable materials. Tip one of your bags of gravel into a bucket and mark the level. Save money and do it yourself. Saxilby (20. Wonder how many posts you have for the gazebo, which will not be like a fence but will be self supporting if it’s braded so don’t see why you have any worries about going deeper than 450mm. Most Postcrete products come in 20 kg or 25 kg bags, with an average of one to 1. VAT. Eliminates need for bracing posts, construction delays, rain washouts and unwanted depressions. compare. This can help reduce your home's energy consumption. £ 14. With just the addition of water and with no mixing required; Postcrete sets in 10 minutes and comes in handy 20kg weatherproof, tear resistant plastic bags. Took me 2 weeks plus. Product code. mrppp Active Member. co. 5kg | from 2. Noise Level 12dBA at 3m. With just the addition of water and with no mixing required; Postcrete sets in 10 minutes and comes in handy 20kg weatherproof, tear resistant plastic bags. don't think you'll have time do water first then get the sleepers in correct. The base of the post holder will sit on the old concrete and you can then slot the fence post into the holder and tighten the holding screws. Mind you if the posts are secure enough, he can tether. £2249 (£1. Postcrete has additives that have been formulated specifically for setting wooden, metal or concrete posts into the ground on smaller projects, including fencing. Heavy , vibrating. For both Interior and Exterior use. The fence is 6 foot high and the posts wooden 4" x 4". 2. Weight (kg) 20kg. Find Blue Circle Postmix Concrete - 20kg at Homebase. Shop for everything you need to complete your home and garden project. My Account. 92m above ground with 50cm in postcrete. 95 Inc Vat. 6 miles, 5 mins by car) Unit 9 Coldwall Industrial Estate. Easy to use just add to water. Wed. Home Forums > Screwfix Community Forum > Builders' Talk > Concrete fence post? Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by dvddvd, Mar 5, 2020. When looking at the CO2 transport costs on the environment, Pro-Set is far more environmentally friendly due to it weighing 97% less than concrete. A Strong, Easy, and Fast Alternative to Using ConcreteDo you want to check your broadband speed and performance? 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Wayners, Dec 2, 2020. 4m. Fence posts are holding boundary structures in place and act as their backbone. Contact us. £30. 95*. Agri Supply is proud to stock a wide selection of Studded T Posts & Creosote CCA Treated along with our huge variety of agriculture, gardening, cooking and outdoor products. I assume because Tarmac and Blue Circle are the same company the,product will be the same? Tarmac Postcrete is a quick setting, ready-to-use cement with blended aggregates and is suitable for fixing all types of wood, metal and concrete fence posts. 27 inc VAT. Email Tony Young. Initial set achieved in 5-10 minutes. Also available in 2. Blue Circle Ready To Use Slablayer - 20kg (859) £7. 99 Inc Vat. There is no need for mixing. A quick, easy and ready to use out of the bag pre-blended Rapid Set Fence Post Concrete suitable for all types of fence & gate post including wood, metal & concrete. Not available for delivery. Next Day Delivery Available. Min. Add the Remix Post Mix Concrete uniformly around the post, until it is above the level of water. post and concrete out and then use this hole due to positioning considerations then. Its al up and looks well. Note that the minimum working tempreture for Postcrete is 3. g a 60x60 steel box section with 5mm wall, which may allow the pole to side in (checking a steel supplier) or do I form a plastic sleeve, my concern with the second option is the concrete/plastic may not provide the support needed. £11. Free delivery on flooring samples with this Wickes promo code. Postcrete (or equivalent) is too fine in terms of granules for your path. . Store Details for Screwfix Newark. You can do what you suggest but if you’re concreting metal post supports in you might as well concrete the posts in. mix ready concrete reasons why work industries tool january pm. 83m wide and 50mm thick. Leaves no mess and no clear up. A rapid setting and hardening cement, suitable for concrete drives and paths, concrete steps, fixing fence posts, railings and copings, setting manholes and repairing rendering and floor screeds. Discussion in ' Landscaping and Outdoors ' started by potterspury, Feb 15, 2023 . Get 3 containers and split a bag of cement equally and that's your cement. 13. 40. Remove any excess giving a flush finish with the ground. 10. Weight (kg) 20kg. If you're digging a lot of holes it might be worth hiring a post hole borer. Postcrete is meant for setting posts into the ground; not for creating a concrete base onto/into which you then bolt other attachments. Click & Collect. 3, Belive me, smooth all day everyday, I can't go in to it as its too emontial for me but there is a bit about it on the net. It' s a fairly conventional affair, with slotted concrete posts, concrete gravel boards and wooden fence panels. £0. The Building Sherif. A ready to use blend of selected sand, cement and additives formulated for fixing wooden, concrete and metal posts. 8m or 6ft + Postsaver 20 Year Rot Protection Guarantee Fitted (FREE DELIVERY) (2) £. Screwfix DiscountRugby® Post Mix is the ideal time and effort saving solution for domestic applications such as fixing fence posts or rotary washing lines, as no mixing with water is required before placing. It comes in a convenient weatherproof and tear-resistant plastic bag. LVS Fencing Ltd Sharp Sand 20kg Bags. I do have a concrete base for a small shed but laid 4x4 treated timbers with DPC above and below, to lift the shed off the base and provide air circulation. 0m. The less water that is added to a concrete mixture, the stronger that mixture will be. As above, a raised base is much better than a solid concrete one, as air can get underneath and keep it dry. I'm a bit suspicious of postcrete - I once read that it is prone to failure in strong winds, and can split when a timber post swells up with moisture. Hi All. £3. danny spencer, May 14, 2020. £1. Click & Collect. Aggregates & Chemicals. 01. Postcrete. Easy to use, just sprinkle with water. 5kg (261) £4. chillimonster Screwfix Select. What is selected store? Store Details for Screwfix Rochdale - Spotland Road. #1. It sets quickly in 5-10 minutes and is supplied in a weatherproof, tear resistant. A ready to use blend of selected sand, cement and additives formulated for fixing wooden, concrete and metal posts. Shop By Category. 4m planned height the total post length will be around 3 metres. FREE DELIVERY is available if you're ordering 40x eligible items (or more) for delivery within the UK*. Buy online & collect. Standard nails for this type of fencing is a 50mm galvanized round head, ring shank can be used but are not necessary. How thick / deep are you planning the footing. AnotherTopJob Screwfix Select. Cant see it working. com. Screwfix: Thousands of products at trade prices | FREE delivery available 7 days a week | FREE click & collect in as little as a minute | Hundreds of stores Ask a question. They shouldn’t have been used for concrete posts, just dig them out and chuck them away. 2m apart and then 5cmx2cm horizontals between the posts for the plant to wander around. 6. Save up to 10% Off using these curated Screwfix discount codes. Thread by: hollyb96, Nov 8, 2019, 42 replies, in forum: Landscaping and Outdoors. 99. DuraPost Steel Corner/Gate Post - 75mm x 75mm x 1. 2. Tarmac Postcrete is a quick setting, ready-to-use cement with blended aggregates and is suitable for fixing all types of wood, metal and concrete fence posts. This can include mixing, transporting and cutting materials both on large building sites or smaller local jobs, with a range of products to suit. jimbob2 New Member. Mix your own is cheapest way. However Homebase have Postcrete made by Tarmac. Cheap too which makes a change. Not available for delivery. 100 x 100mm. Should I be using cement, concrete, mortar, postcrete or some other? Im pretty confused about it all! For a tray, I’d be looking for it to be quite strong / no cracks etc. then a litre of water , PC then water. About two weeks after installing the posts using postcrete I noticed that there was movement in the. £0. 50/Kg) Add to basket for. If you've got to dig the old. £ 14. Concrete spur for repairing weak or damaged wooden fence posts. Free next day delivery available. Ideal for carports, pergolas, raised. Ask a question. 04kg. I've only every set timber posts directly into postcrete in the past for fences but would like to use a concrete in post support like this for a project in the summer. View all:. All good, and everything is being held in place so it looks like it's set, but when you touch the top of the cement it's still slightly tacky after 4 days (so much. General Purpose Mortar. Hole Size (Width x Height) Number of bags required. 7/5. One bag of cement. Silicone Remover and Finisher all-in-one sealant remover and profiler kit easily removes old silicone from corners and flat surfaces for a professional looking finish. Hull - Holderness (22. Don't rely on ground water doing the hydration. 5018719100152. Concrete spur for repairing weak or damaged wooden fence posts. 10 bags of Postcrete. POSTCRETE is supplied in 20 kg plastic bags. jpeg File size: 740. The range includes screws from top branded suppliers. Steve. 95. ex. Blue Circle Ready To Use Slablayer - 20kg (859) £7. Once mixed with water and other materials, this product is the perfect element for heavy construction projects. Just remove the separator bar and mix by rolling over your knee / leg. com; Send an enquiry via a contact formInsert Aggregate. No Nonsense Patio Jointing Mortar Grey 15kg (676PT) (52) compare. Use in hard standing areas or where ground conditions prevent the use of post support spikes. Take all lose bits out of the hole. Find your local stockist read moreBenefits of Postcrete. 8m. 2m 2 Pack at Screwfix. Stick a masonry chisel in the slot and smack it repeatedly until it splits concrete. Used it for the first time about 6 years ago. Dubs New Member. My wife now wants this all the way along the fence. I've got a bag of unused postcrete, could I use that or is there anything else I could do? Many thanks. Standard opening times.