Why Your Next Fence NEEDS To Be Built With STEEL FENCE POSTS

You know I'm a HUGE fan of steel fence posts, right? Well in today's video I'm going to talk to you about why I love fence steel posts and why you NEED to use steel fence posts on your next fence build!
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0:00 Intro
0:39 Categories of Steel Posts
1:19 First Consideration
1:53 Second Consideration
2:35 Third Consideration
3:01 Fourth Consideration
3:49 Fifth Consideration
5:11 Bonus Consideration
7:01 Wrap Up
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[@Stylefront]

The orange makes it look like you're filming from the penitentiary but I still like your videos.

[@SiFiFreak]

Or Home depot but I understand your confusion

[@muricanriot1376]

“Hi, this is Joe coming to you from prison. Let me tell you my experience and why good fences make good neighbors. “

[@Bernardory]

Same

[@jonmunday8963]

@@muricanriot1376 you are STUUUUUUUPID🤣🤣🤣🤣 That shit cracked me up

[@callmeasshole]

Imagine the quality of fencing this guy will be building when he gets out!

[@williamrosebrock1400]

I love that top down angle @4:45! Really helps me understand the concepts you’re talking about! Thanks for another great video, Joe!

[@kentellis6193]

I used these post years ago. They are great and make putting up a wood fence fast and strong. I don’t own the house anymore. But I have seen it driving by, and the fence still looks great. That’s been over 15 years that I put the fence up.

[@scooooter37]

We used these on all 3 sides in 3 consecutive years. They were fairly expensive, but I just told myself I’m never digging another post hole as long as I live, and it was worth it. The oldest side is almost 10 years old and has had zero problems. They are also very strong, and don’t move during high winds.

[@jasonstarr6419]

I've done a number of wood fence replacements over the years. It's always been a matter of what the customer was willing to pay. In my own yard, I replaced the ratty basket-weave wooden fence with a new fence this summer. I wanted to use the posts you're talking about, but really couldn't find a good supplier locally, and once the train started rolling, well... I needed to get going quickly. I ended up using 8' 2 3/8" steel fence pipe posts. Since the ground was very rocky, I was unable to get them set as deeply as I wanted, so I had to drill into the rock and drive 1/2" rebar in; then concreting the pipes in place, they were super solid, and I expect they'll outlast me. I also used bottom trim, top trim, and a horizontal top plate (so critters can run freely without fearing dogs). To top it all off, I sprayed the entire thing, both sides, with clear water sealer. And, wouldn't you know it? Spent $2K on materials on the fence, and about $5K last summer redoing the back deck and adding an industrial steel deck cover and NOW the wife wants to move :(.

[@dellalderman8011]

Hahahahahahahaha. Awesome story!!! I feel for you

[@truthbtold6118]

haha sorry that was pretty funny. well the new owners are going to love all the beautiful work you have done ;) God bless you sir. I am a wife myself and I hope I never do that to my husband unless for a really good reason. Jesus is LORD.

[@bdcarroll415]

Welcome to the club. Where have we heard that before....?😅🙃☺️🙄

[@livens100]

I started installing privacy fencing as a side job a few years back. And the biggest issue is NO ONE wants to spend more $$$ on a better fence. Even trying to convince people to use cedar pickets over PT pine was next to impossible. Pressure Treated pine pickets are horrible. They shrink alot more than cedar and become more brittle once they dry out. But almost everyone wanted it done for the absolute cheapest price. I couldn't imaging trying to get some one to buy into spending $40/post for metal vs $12/post for wood.

[@christiansantos7164]

New sub! Thanks for sharing this Postmaster video. I’m definitely going to use them. Found you just in time. Fence goes up in two weeks.

[@timmc6009]

I purchased these for my fence replacement and think they are well worth the added expense. Really like the thin profile these offer and obviously the strength of being steel.

[@adolfsantiago5267]

How sturdy are they compared to other post

[@mikep490]

Thank you for showing that better post design. I have a fence built with 4x6 posts, not set at the proper ground height. I installed a pair of round posts to support 2 wood posts that were cracking off at the bottom, 20+ years after install. When the other posts go, I now know the proper fence posts for replacement. One thing I learned, with round posts the adapters can add a lot of expense. I like this, the beauty of wood w/ the post strength of steel.

[@JoeEverest]

Very welcome, always happy to help!

[@seniortwins06]

Keep these videos coming. I was building a fence a few months ago. And there was little to no information about these u posts.

[@jdubdoubleu]

i see what you did there

[@scottywayne3601]

just seeing this now myself, i like it.

[@MsIMLion]

Thank you this has helped me out more than you know.

[@CavanalK5]

Great video, I had never seen the style of steel post as was used in that top view pic. It’s given me an idea how I want to rebuild a portion of our wood-post fence. Looking at building a shop where on side wall of the fence runs now, and extending the front wall forward and in various areas to enlarge the back yard to meet up with the shop building. These steel posts would be much easier to set than resetting the old posts (unlikely anyway) or buying new wood posts to set. Thank you for taking the time to explain the benefits. Subscribed!

[@rodcormier7428]

Always good to c different ideas ...... thx for ur video .... I enjoyed it very much

[@allaboutroofing2]

I use post master steel posts. They are as good as day one 19 years later. My neighbor on the east fence that was in before I put mine in is wooden posts. We've replaced 5 posts on that side and he already lost the entire back section. Metal, good quality ones like the u shapes ones are well worth the money. Great video.

[@angetodac]

how much they cost? he's not mentioning the price at all.

[@22busy43]

I replaced my fence this spring and used these posts with cedar rails and pickets. Glad I did. I also covered the posts with a picket. These posts are very solid. I much preferred using these over round metal posts on the gate posts.

[@amodosandstone9341]

Round steel posts for your gate??? As long as the gate is in a run rather then at a corner or end, a 4x4 will not have an issue holding up to a 10 foot double panel gate. If the gate is at a corner or end, steel is not gonna make a difference anyway as the weight is gonna pull the post out of the ground.

[@22busy43]

@@amodosandstone9341 I didn’t use round steel posts for the gate. I used postmaster posts doubled up. I have an 8’ double gate that is working well.

[@JB-ly3wq]

I have postmasters for my fence. Had hurricane come through on year 3 and they did move and parts of fence are crooked. A couple of them on the base rusted. I still have them but some of my fence leans. I can only assume it was a poor install and labor job. I've replaced the screws for the 2x4 into the post master with longer ones too. I think my installer could've done better.

[@feroxlara21]

Awesome. Keep up the good work, friend.

[@gratefulRed69]

the Master Halco posts are the way to fly. I'm a DIY'r and replaced my own fence when a storm here in Okla knocked my old one down. They are so much better looking than the tubular steel posts and they can be covered (by design) with a picket for a "finished look" on the exposed side of the fence. The only issue is getting them as a DIY guy vs being a contractor. I found that locally....the distributor is "not supposed to sell to the public", but they did anyway.

[@sarahodens6600]

Any suggestions on using a steel post along with a wood framed hog wire fence?

[@kingalysterianlion5542]

Thank you so much for this Video!!! Y’all are the truth!!

[@awebb470]

II like your video it was very interesting keep up the good work thank you ❤❤

[@allaboutroofing2]

Liked and subbed. Thanks for the great work.

[@Lisa-jh1os]

Thanks for getting straight to the point with excellent points at that.

[@JoeEverest]

Very welcome, I appreciate you watching!

[@petertaylor928]

Thank you so much for your great videos. I'm in Marion, IA building my first fence after the Derecho. I'm using steel posts from Menards. Could you do a video on your suggestions for setting them and plumbing them? Can't figure out a good, quick way to stake them like a 4x4 wood post. Thanks!

[@brianmi40]

Assuming you're dealing with fairly level ground and not trying to fence over hill and dale, I just screw a scrap of wood clearly wider than the hole in the ground to the post, mounted in chosen standard holes up from the bottom of the post that will give the desired bury depth in concrete and the wood will support the post from the ground on both sides of the hole where it's lined up with your string line to get a straight fence. Fill the hole with concrete on both sides of the post as someone holds it, use a level to check both ways and adjust as necessary to get upright and kissing the string, came back and checked it again after setting the next post, and posts were dead straight the next day. I was casually working my way across the yard, but if in a hurry you could just fasten the stringers and screw a support to resist tilting into a stringer also. They don't really wander much set in concrete properly mixed (i.e. not soupy). Some also use fast set concrete.

[@Sylvan_dB]

That's pretty cool. Good info.

[@qweenzgrimyest]

I live in NYC...I don't have a backyard let alone a fence.....but I still watched this haha

[@celia222]

How would I retrofit the Postmasters into an existing fence to replace a rotten 4x4 post? Would I need to also replace the cross beams because they’d be too short? Is there an ingenious attachment piece or wood joining method?

[@scorpio6587]

I'm convinced.

[@davidhannan2911]

I need to fix my fence so I am going to look into using these to fix my fence. My verticle post have shifted and heaved up causing damage. I know how I am going to fix it now. Thanks. 😁

[@patrickmckeegan5345]

30 years ago my fence was installed with round 2" steel galvanized posts with treated horizontal 2x4 lagged to the posts. Still going strong, couple a times a year I go around and reattach the pickets that have come loose.

[@JoeEverest]

That’s awesome! I appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@Bennysol]

Treated lumber was also much better quality back then. Today's lumber is made out of cardboard

[@chrisecarlson]

Joe, we have a 42" frost line by code. I want to use metal posts for a finished 6' tall cedar fence. Do you recommend I still use concrete to set these, or can I just backfill with dirt since they are so deep? What is your experience with foam for metal posts?

[@MattnUska]

There were a whole lot of wood post fences blown down in my neighborhood last winter. Steel posts would be a great idea here.

[@M21assult]

To be completely fair, I've seen Metal posts snapped in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. Ours is 4" od 1/2" thick buried 4' in the ground, it isn't going ANYWHERE. lol

[@tegbolddos]

I finally went to steel posts in windswept Oklahoma... best decision ever

[@igornata]

Thanks for your work.

[@JoeEverest]

Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@2wheelsburning]

Thanks for sharing your expertise Joe. For best post strength, would you recommend installing these in concrete or with pneumatic post driver?

[@mrzacat3tasm3xxxico20]

@@JoeEverestGreat video. 3 to 1 on concrete width 4x4= 12Width, these steel posts? So I'm not doing overkill, but also not skimping on strength. ✌👽❤

[@loganross1861]

I have a question! 🙏 Can you establish the posts and their concrete foundations, in such a way that you can later extend the post to make it a taller fence? as in, I start it out as a LOW fence about 3-4 feet tall. But then if I want to make it a 6-7 foot fence later, I can still use that established concrete/post structure. I’m new to building, and am buying a house so forgive naïveté. I like the lower fences, but would like the option to make them taller at some point or at some part of the boundaries.

[@nsrvtqc]

You made me spit out my coffee with the "Poor kids trampoline is to states over” 😂

[@flyguyrjg2]

Interesting, haven't seen this type of metal post. I'm looking at ideas for a wire fence with wood/composite trim. This might work, other than for the gate

[@stevesmith8107]

Good info.

[@831CROW]

I like how post look n u can put light on it

[@ESDANNYBOY]

Master Halco employee right here 😀 they bought out Jamieson fence but so far so good

[@plumbsquared4450]

Except the Jamieson employees seemed to be more knowledgeable about their products and in my opinion a lot more helpful.

[@ESDANNYBOY]

@@plumbsquared4450 definitely, I will always choose a family business over a corporation.

[@paulkramer4176]

I've built a fair number of fences in the last 50 years. Early on, some fancy Japanese fences, with clear heart redwood, set in concrete..... yeah, they all rotted out fairly quickly. Within 10 years they were weak. Pressure treated lasts longer for sure, not quite as pretty. I put in a fence, (TALL at 8') where I attached it to fairly heavy chain link fence. That is still standing. But what I found is that by using brackets like Simpson column bases, the heavy duty kind, the fences were totally durable. I never do it any other way now. The beauty of the column bases is that I can use either a string or a laser, (easier) to set all the bases in a line. I put the two straps "along" the fence line, so that the post actually can be tapped in or out to be perfectly in line. This give you almost 1" (more than enough) adjustment. I dig the hole the required depth, throw some rebar in if I want to, and usually use a short piece of sono tube so that the concrete is a few inches OFF the ground. Don't want water standing on the bottom of the post. (take care to make sure that the actual base of the bracket is not below grade of the concrete. Pour all the concrete, use the string of laser to make sure the column bases are in line and square to the fence line. Let it set for a couple days. When attaching the posts, put the post in, (again, PT will last longer, but other wood will do "ok" as there is NO wood touching the ground. I put the post into the bracket then put a large C Clamp from one side of the bracket straps to the other, and tighten down a little. When the base is in the right spot, I use levels to make sure the post is plumb. If it isn't, tap it in place to be plumb, BOTH directions. The straps will slip on the wood enough so that it CAN be made perfectly plumb. Using the laser or string, you can make these posts PERFECTLY plumb and in line! Once they are, drill the holes for the bolts, (or if you prefer the SDS screw model, set the screws) and you have the posts solid and you can attach the rails. I now prefer to use the "concealed flange 2x hangers for the rails. They attach quickly, easily, and don't rot out like blocks will, or toe nailed ALWAYS rot out. Ok, I'm sure someone will say that column bases, even the heavy duty type I use, are not strong enough for a fence, on a 4x4 post. IF the post is 8' long above grade, Possibly not. If 6', it is. Is it as "stiff" as a post set in concrete? NO. Absolutely not, but 10 years later, it is still the same, and by then the other is getting loose and is not as stiff as the column base.... And 50 years later it is still fine and the one in concrete is only a memory. Also, I've had a couple where they were set near a driveway and a car hit the post and broke it. (one, an 6x6, was broken by a dozer) IF a post does get broken, normally you HATE pulling out that concrete and putting in new concrete. But with the column bases, you just unbolt the damaged post and put in a new one. Simple repair. I've done this method for probably 30 fences or pergolas , including 6 on my own property. They are all still standing and good as new, many are now close to 50 years old. YES, column bases are not cheap. $20 to $30 often each. And concealed flange hangers are not as cheap as toe nailing. But the durability, the repair ability, and the ease of construction make this method very good for most non professionals. I've seen even professional builders make fences that weren't plumb, or inline.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I need you to come build my fence :) Haha I’m just putting up a welded wire fence around my garden but want the posts removable and I think your method would make that possible 🤷🏼‍♀️ But it sounds like using column bases will get spendy, it’s costing a fortune to keep the dang deer out of my garden grrrrrrrr !

[@powers6963]

Great video!! I've learned a lot from all of your videos. What screws do you recommend using to attach 2x4 rails to postmaster posts?

[@assog5737]

This is a very good concept. But it is nothing new. Back in the early 80s I had a neighbor that was a fence contractor. He used steel post and rails to make his wood panels. The post were never set in concrete. He would install sleeves into the ground, then the post sat in the sleeves. This way you could move the panels into different configurations around your property. It was a real nice setup, but it was big bucks back then. I couldn't imagine what it would cost now. Also thanks for sharing all your knowledge. But like other people have stated. It would be nice to see what you are talking about, being performed so we all can get a better understanding of your concept. I'm just getting ready to build a little 100' fence. But I already bought and sealed the 4x4 post. But for my next job I would really like to try your concept. Thanks again.

[@trabus]

One other benefit is that they can support both vertical and horizontal fence styles, so you can switch your fence style up when you replace it in the future.

[@zortman100]

We have a prison escape guys... He has an orange jump suit on and he is talking about metal fences .

[@Johnrod213]

Haha

[@curtwarkentin6167]

When I built a fence if I could budget it I ran a 2X10 on the ground centered off the fence. I notched it out to slip down over the posts and it worked great to keep grass and weeds down along the fence line. Yes it was extra work but years after it was installed you could still run a mower over it to cut the grass that grew up to the 2X10. It looked good and worked well. My parents loved it after their fence was built and it made grass cutting easier.

[@brianmi40]

You can also just cut a 1x3 or 1x4 ground contact and screw them horizontally through the fence pickets, even one on both side to achieve the same thing.

[@ricardomacias9035]

2 vid view on post's fences etc. Thank you for your knowledge and expertise.

[@JoeEverest]

Very welcome, always happy to help!

[@nathanserna5162]

Can you make a how to vid on a horizontal fence using post masters? Thank you

[@davidmatute7830]

If you look it up on master halcos website they have a installation manual just for that

[@robertlopez1913]

Joe Everest, that long sleeve shirt makes you look like you just broke out of prison...

[@optimumperformance]

I thought the same thing within 5 seconds of the video

[@asherdie]

The prison tattoos sells it.

[@greenspiraldragon]

Don't wear orange.

[@jetah50]

@@JoeEverest i think it's the orange with the horizontal background. i bet if you change the background it'll change the view of prison.

[@Raven-rf7cz]

He is the fence guru they couldn't build a fence to hold him in.

[@jimkyle571]

Can I use the existing round steel posts of a chain link fence to upgrade to painted wood? I have about a 4-foot picket fence running up to the chain link.

[@MrBubbadon]

Absolutely love the channel. Putting steel posts in the ground makes so much more sense as my last 6x6 corner post warped. I gotta ask though $95 for one of the Halco posts? Am I looking at something wrong? Someone help me out here please.

[@JohnnyRawks]

Hey Joe! Any experience using Master Halco postmaster posts as a wood post core or foundation? I need an 8ft+ fence but I can only get 9ft'er postmasters, so I can only go up 6ft with them (5ft if I bury 4ft deep, which I really should do here in Canada for frost reasons). I'd like to lag vertical 2x4's to the postmasters to basically create a taller wooden post to attach my stringers to. Just wondered if you've ever seen anything like that done? I'm still trying to work out the configuration. Probably each postmaster would be installed rotated 90 degrees, then a 2x4 could be lagged using the holes normally used for the stringers.

[@short600]

Don’t know why I got suggested this channel or why I keep watching but it’s some good gear

[@larryhand7219]

Would have liked to see you build some fence with the steel post

[@CoolEyeColorado]

I have started building my 200 ft of fence with Post Master/Master Halco metal post. I like them...easy to use and seems very sturdy. Pickets will go bad before the post do. The cost diff is big, but for all the effort...might as well dish out more money and do it right. I am happy so far (only about 75 feet in...)

[@brianmi40]

Big? 4x4 10' ground contact red pine: $20.57 Home Depot, 7.5' galvanized steel "postman" style post: $22:48 Lowes. (qty 20)

[@fencemastersdfw]

Great video, great explanations. Can I link to your video on my website? We're here in the Dallas area...

[@elgringoec]

I can definitely follow your logic, and appreciate it. Those are some nice looking examples. "Good fences make good neighbors" 😂 That's your side and this is my side! As long as I don't know you're there, we'll get along just fine. 😋 You did a great presentation. My constructive criticism is skip the asking for likes, subscribes, and bells at the beginning. You get that. Even at the end it's a bit gratuitous, people know what to do by now, but that's the place for it if you feel compelled to remind people. Blessings!

[@cliffordlapaix9059]

Thank you for all the great info! How would you deal with the fact that the Master Halco Postmaster posts are 7.5ft long, the owner wants a 6ft fence, but they live in the northeast where the frost line is 36" and it is typically recommended to dig 3ft depth post holes?

[@jdominique70]

I have this exact same question. I've seen a suggestion where you fill the first 18" with concrete and then set the pole on top of that, giving you the 36" needed.

[@rubes1688]

try to find the 9' or 10' posts

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

do u have a video on installation.. where can i buy the materials.. iam in Washington DC/Southern Maryland areas..

[@mikecarney8023]

Great video! Can I use expanding foam instead of concrete with the postmaster steel posts?

[@thomaswhite2700]

I live on a hill in the northeast and we get hurricanes and blizzards so I need to get the strongest setup possible...im doing research now n plan to have a fence put in the spring...we want to go with vinyl but I have no clue lol ...great video tho...i will keep the steel posts in mind for sure

[@jameyrobson9036]

@joeeverest where do I get the fence pickets? Who do you recommend reaching out to, a lumber yard? Not interested in going to Home Depot or Lowe’s

[@Whatiffitness]

Keep these coming boss

[@JoeEverest]

You’ve got it!

[@northwestgaming4049]

Well I finally got a client to go with post masters and I really like the fencing. 7ft board on board with a cedar cap. Looks great and strong.

[@JoeEverest]

Congrats! How did it go?

[@northwestgaming4049]

@@JoeEverest excellent you have a way for me to send a pick

[@jonathanl5316]

I did build a 10x6 dual gate 100% hemlocktnis summer at home. I used 2x 6x6x12 in concrete for the posts. The gate is surrounded by a cedar hedge so no fence is attached. Could I have done something as strong and good looking with steel post instead?

[@lucbelanger1]

Thanks for all your helpful videos! I'm building a 6 ft. fence, using the postmaster system. Can I use a house singing plywood, instead of regular fence boards? It would match my house. I would prime and paint both sides. It would also eliminate the gaps between the fence boards. Thank you for any recommendations!

[@lucbelanger1]

Sorry, not singing plywood, but siding plywood. ;)

[@huffster6344]

I'm planning on using the Master Halco posts, but after doing lots of research, I haven't figured out how to handle a 45 degree change in fence direction. There's lots of info on 90 degree changes. How would you tackle this issue?

[@stevevenn1]

Good vid. For the DIYer like ne I'd use these as willing to pay more for clean look and stronger longer lasting. From that Pic id also take tge time to cut the board 'hiding' the post to fit in pieces above and below stringers fir an even more streamline look. Commercial guts not worth xtra time but diy worth it. Heck I created custom cut cedar panels to hide my fence menders that show above ground. Lolz

[@jeffstanley4593]

My neighborhood uses 6 x 6 fence posts. What is the wind load on them?

[@FLIguy317]

Thanks for all your videos and help… I need to post my work for you to see me in action lol … 👍🏽… When use metal post (both styles, flat post and round w/ brackets) what are a few tips or tricks installing them when or having access to one side of fence? Better to install that section of post backwards or pre build post and wood braces and stand them up together! Just was wondering…. Because I’ve done all types of things… some yards make US into wizards getting the job done right

[@justinlau3960]

Would this be appropriate for an area that gets ankle wet deep at times? I’m by the beach and a corner of my yard is in a low spot by a marshy grass area as it’s a low water table. An old chain link fence used to be here but posts have gone out of plumb. Was thinking a cement footer/ retaining wall about 1 foot tall with these posted embedded in as in the future I plan to raise the level of the lawn. Would these z posts be the best solution? Or would galvanized fence posts with wood fence attached work just as well? Thank You

[@allaboutroofing2]

Also used better grade cedar, a little thicker. It's worth the extra money unless you move often.

[@jonaslaya]

nice video, in my country there isn't those postmaster post, there's any other alternative?

[@gurjindersingh199]

Is a wood fence good ? I was thinking about chain link with barbed wire on top

[@joshm3342]

Good information. It would have been nice to have more pictures of the fence posts at different stages of construction.

[@JoeEverest]

Fair point, I appreciate the feedback!

[@HungryCowLawnCare]

Trimming around wood post is a hassle as well. Grass and weeds grow between the post and the fence and there is no way to cut it. Nice video 👍

[@brianmi40]

$20 weed burner from Harbor Freight, and the propane tank from your BBQ grill. About 4 passes should get you through the summer... If you "accidentally" burn the surface of the wood, do a google search for Japanese "shou sugi ban" to preserve wood...

[@samueladams584]

I have a section of fence that needs replaced and I would probably need 5 of these metal posts at most. I need to find some videos on installing them.

[@oswaldogutierrez548]

Hi This is Oswaldo from Texas l have question: Where can l get those metal fence post 11’ high?

[@RossMalagarie]

To stop fence post from rotting while or after you pour concrete in the hole for the post frame up (4) 2x4, (one one each side) about 4", (or use a 2x4 on its side and go 3-1/2") away from the post to have a 3-1/2" thick and tall block of concrete at the base of the post to keep the bottom of the post out of the water when it rains. You can make it pyramids shaped so the water runs off and away from the bottom of the post.

[@terryfaugno9242]

Are there alternatives to wood for pickets and vertical rails?

[@danblanc3608]

We need to talk about this Post Master post! #FenceKing

[@niteriderband4713]

How do you build a shadowbox fence with these metal posts?

[@Hkitty1211]

I really wanna try these but... the bottom of my fence is about 3 feet concrete brick with 5-6 feet of wood pickets. We'll need to change the wood soon because its rotted. How would you go use a steel fence post like this when my base is already cemented? Do I need to drill a big enough hole and refill it with cement?

[@petersmith575]

If using Postmasters against an existing fence, how do you screw the rails in place? Do you have to offset the new fence posts enough to get an impact driver between the posts and the old fence?

[@RasSosa]

I need six of these post master steel post. I can't get it in the Houston, TX area. Any suggestions, sir.

[@michaeladams2077]

would this steel post work for a small 14" retaining wall. 12' deep into concrete with 14" high, back fill is about foot high??

[@fishonkayakadventure]

going to replace my fence here in Tampa FL this summer, knowing which post has better wind resistance and resistance to rot has made me decide to use steel posts.

[@brianmi40]

Saint Petersburg here, same decision: 4x4 10' ground contact red pine: $20.57 Home Depot, 7.5' galvanized steel "postman" style post: $22:48 Lowes (20 qty).

[@oneofakind3004]

How do u build a simple gate with the no dig option metal posts?

[@jamesmyerssr.3119]

Can I use these posts with metal stud framing?

[@leonlamar8341]

What are your thoughts on using 2x4 galvanized metal rail brackets?

[@paulvestal5127]

Hello Joe: I greatly appreciate your expert opinion on the following issue when I installed several PostMaster steel posts. After I leveled the posts and poured concrete in the holes surrounding the posts, I noticed that one of the middle posts is not touching the mason string line that I used to keep the posts in a straight line. That post is about 1/4 inch away from the line, and I cannot move that post because the concrete already solidified. Would that 1/4 inch matter as far as the straightness of the fence, after the pickets are mounted? Would the fence look crooked? I will be overlapping the pickets to account for shrinkage of the pickets to allow for maximum privacy. Kindly respond. Sincerely, Paul

[@paulvestal5127]

@@JoeEverest Thank you for responding Joe!

[@secondmanup]

Is there a way to use this on a post that supports a gate hinging on that post?

[@thiagomaximiano1834]

I work for a fence company in Nova Scotia and all wood fences that we install use 6x6 wood post. Do you think it would be a good idea to suggest this post master post to the company?

[@jacquelineprice8517]

Where can I get posts like this? I can’t find them at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Any other brands you could mention that are similar?

[@davidwooten3430]

These sound great, hopefully less labor time will at least bring the price to a break even point on the overall price

[@sherriramirez4813]

Where can I get these Fence Posts in Ontario, Canada. I am looking for 10' fence posts only finding 9'. Been searching for sometime, most people have never heard of using it for wood fence along with the foam. Hoping someone can offer some insight.

[@skullbuster19]

Thanks for the great video. I'm in Michigan and am wondering about the best way to set these. The front line is 44 inches and I believe the taller post is 92 inches. What is the best way to achieve a privacy fence height while maintaining sturdiness?

[@letgo22hrs]

I have the same question. I’m reading conflicting info. Some say you need to be below frost line, similar to your area, some say just follow the 1/2 to 1/3 rule depending on the fence height.

[@skullbuster19]

@Stride Endeavors I'm actually about to install my privacy fence and went with 10ft galvanized post. So I will be putting them about 4 feet in the ground or a little more than that.

[@caseG80]

Burn or char the bottom of the wood fence post to prevent rotting and termite damage it’s an ancient Japanese technique many videos demonstrating it here on KZbin

[@69A12SuperBee]

Dip ‘em in creosote.

[@samwagner31]

You can also dip them in tar, that's what utility companies do with power poles.

[@brianmi40]

@@69A12SuperBee Banned because it's carcinogenic. My father used to treat all his ground contact wood, but you can't buy it today, and for good reason.

[@69A12SuperBee]

@@brianmi40 well then, I guess the EPA better come ban the creosote bushes I have on my property. 🤣

[@brianmi40]

@@69A12SuperBee you do realize you can't wave a "bush" over wood to preserve it right? Bushes or not, the chemical extracted is carcinogenic. I don't recommend boiling and eating the bushes.

[@NathanCorson]

What would be the minimum recommended diameter hole to auger for these types of posts since they are smaller? 2.5" or 4" or 6"?

[@slange455]

Like the idea but must require extra care to insure post in installed straight or everything will be difficult to install

[@737smartin]

As opposed to wooden posts, where it’s important to take extra care to insure post are installed straight or everything will be difficult to install. 🤪