Fence Post Support Bolt Down 4" 100mm Garden Holder Like Metpost Bolt Grip Brown x 1

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If your posts need to be located close to other structures, such as walls or fences, take a look at the Metpost Flush Fit System 2 Bolt Down Anchor for 99mm-103mm Posts. The spiked fence post holders come in different sizes for different posts. You can see a selection of different models above, some with built in fixing bolts (which we prefer) and some which have holes for you to screw the post to the holder, which are usually cheaper.

Metposts for fencing, such as the Metpost spike, hold the post tight in place while providing stability and durability to your fencing project. You can do this using a mallet, protecting the spike using a piece of offcut timber on the top of the spike. Concrete-in fence post holders are designed for use where soil conditions are unsuitable for drive-in spikes. Once the Metpost is fixed firmly in place, all you need to do is place the fence post into the Metpost, which makes erecting any fence a simple job. Buy Metposts at Trade-Only Prices. The flush-fitting anchor enables posts to be located close to other structures, as the base can be placed tight to one edge. This is especially useful when secure landscape features, such as a pergola, over a patio.

This anchor is suitable for 99mm, 100mm, 101mm, 102mm and 103mm posts. You can buy the version suitable for 73mm-78mm posts here. If you want to put a fence post onto a patio for a summer house, gazebo or pergola there is a special bolt down post holder available for this too. It is shown below and as you can see it sits flat on the floor and is bolted or screwed down in all four corners. The post holder comes predrilled with holes for this purpose. uses the Metpost Post Extender Wedge Grip fixing and assembles the existing post to the new fence post extension securely. This is the wedge grip version of the support, meaning posts are held in place by hammering it into the ‘boot’ of the support and over the fins. These fins are at a slight angle which allows the posts to travel down into the boot but not be pulled out. To replace posts in a wedge grip support, you have to drill and chisel the wooden post out of the wedge grips. Many customers opt for the System 2 version of this support - Metpost Flush Fit System 2 Bolt Down Anchor for 99mm-100mm Posts - which allows for easier post replacement.

For use in soil to help support and erect fence panels and structures. Available in a range of styles; Wedge Grip, System 2 We also have a detailed guide covering the different types of nuts and bolts and how they should be used here. You can also buy post holders that are designed to be concreted in to the ground. They are made of steel and are extremely hard-wearing and resistant to corrosion due to the fact they are dual coated – firstly zinc plated then powder coated. With the rawl bolt, as the head of the bolt is tightened the bottom sheath expands, gripping the concrete.Remember, you can come and visit us at one of our three showrooms in Swindon, Yarnton or Oxford where we have friendly and knowledgeable staff on hand to help you with any landscaping queries you may have, so please let us know if you’ve got any more questions about metpost bolt downs, or any of our other products and services. You can find your local branch here! Free local delivery! It is also ideal for fixing signposts – again this is the size used by estate agents for their signs. Use the longer length in light sandy soils or for taller posts – higher than 4 feet (1.2M). 75x75mm Post Holders Drive the spike into the earth next to the concrete, so the upright section sits flush against the post and the horizontal section sits flush with the ground. Although this type of spiked post holder is great for fence posts in normal ground we would not recommend it for any type of fencing which puts lateral stress onto the posts.

For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. For example when the neighbours’ patio is right on the boundary, and you will have seen estate agents signs being put up using post holders. See also “What Size Fence Spike do I need?” above and treat the four-finned product as if it was the longer spike. Fence Post Repair Spike This means that when you come to replace your fence, or other structure, in the future you will not need to dig out concrete footings or dig new holes.

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You can also use this size to install upright timber structures into your garden to create different zones, and to add height and interest by breaking up planting areas (see example below). There is a bolt on the side of the holder that can be done up easily with a spanner to keep the post firm in the spike. Chain link fencing for example, puts a lot of stress on the posts as it is tightened and the post holders would not be secured strongly enough in the ground for this (more on this can be found in our project on Chain Link Fencing). Bolt Down Fence Post Holder Place your post holder in position and mark through the holes onto the surface below using a permanent marker or similar. The two-pronged style is suitable for small projects, or larger projects if you also bolt it to the concrete (see “bolt down fence post holder&dsquo; above) and the four-finned style is more suited to heavy-duty projects.