The most popular advice about a 4×4 ground spike is also the advice that causes the most leaning fences: drive the spike, drop in the post, and assume the job is finished. A metal anchor isn't a universal substitute for concrete. It works best where the soil is competent, the post carries a modest load, […]
A solid base for post is the piece of hardware that literally connects your post to its foundation. It’s what provides the structural muscle and, just as importantly, prevents wood rot by lifting the post away from ground moisture. Every single sturdy deck, fence, or pergola you see relies on this critical component for its […]