Do you need to pour concrete for the posts?
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Yes you do. Here is what the instruction manual says about putting it up: Measure distances between posts and markground accordingly. Dig holes 12" deepaccording to measurements and basic layout(figure 2). Fill with cement and place 16" steelL-channel ground anchors in wet cement. Besure that ground anchors are straight and inaccordance with measurements of arbor posts.Allow cement to dry. NOTE: There is very littleroom for error with this installation method.Slide arbor over ground anchors. Using two 1"self-tapping white-head screws per post screwpost to ground anchor (figure 1). Whenfastening, use one screw per side whereground anchor meets post. For added supportfasten screws with at least two inches verticallybetween them. Yes you do. Here is what the instruction manual says about putting it up: Measure distances between posts and markground accordingly. Dig holes 12" deepaccording to measurements and basic layout(figure 2). Fill with cement and place 16" steelL-channel ground anchors in wet cement. Besure that ground anchors are straight and inaccordance with measurements of arbor posts.Allow cement to dry. NOTE: There is very littleroom for error with this installation method.Slide arbor over ground anchors. Using two 1"self-tapping... » Read More Yes you do. Here is what the instruction manual says about putting it up: Measure distances between posts and markground accordingly. Dig holes 12" deepaccording to measurements and basic layout(figure 2). Fill with cement and place 16" steelL-channel ground anchors in wet cement. Besure that ground anchors are straight and inaccordance with measurements of arbor posts.Allow cement to dry. NOTE: There is very littleroom for error with this installation method.Slide arbor over ground anchors. Using two 1"self-tapping white-head screws per post screwpost to ground anchor (figure 1). Whenfastening, use one screw per side whereground anchor meets post. For added supportfasten screws with at least two inches verticallybetween them. « Show Less
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No ... in fact my arbor, which has now been installed for about 9 months, seems quite substantial using the posts that were packaged with it. Plus, in this part of the coast we have very sandy soil. Unless there is a compelling reason, concrete would not be necessary.
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I'm not understanding exactly what your question is but to clarify, I did not want mine just sitting on top the ground without being installed. Had a neighbor help me and we went ahead and permanently installed in concrete. VERY HAPPY with this product and have received many compliments from neighbors. any other questions please ask. And YOUR WELCOME! :)
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Okay, there are two ways to go about this, the lamp post comes with anchor screws. I dug a hole about 10 inches by twice the diameter of the actual base, used high strength Quickcrete and just embedded the screws with the base into the concrete (you have let the cement "kick" a little before you attempt this as it'll sink if you go a little crazy with the water while mixing) You have to make sure you're level with the base as well because you don't want a "leaning tower of Pisa" which is why you have to let it set-up a little before you shove the bolts into the wet cement and GENTLY tip the base level (you need a level) and let it set-up overnight before you assemble the rest of the post...keep in mind I'm a mason by trade so I got the mix down to a science (after setting up 6 of these for various neighbors as well as my own three). A buddy of mine came up with a better plan, though. He dug a hole big enough for a cement block, buried it on it's side, put some Quickcrete around it to make sure it was stable (and level) and just drilled into the block to set his base (after he let it set-up overnight). Pretty smart and it works just fine. We've had a couple of real gusty wind/rain storms and his set-up is still standing nice and straight (like mine). Good Luck!
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I installed this lamp post over a pressure treated 4x4 that was set in concrete. You can install over an existing lamp post. Hope this helps
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Concreted in... the box is very heavy and I can't think of a "weighted" way to install it. However, the post (pole) comes in two parts and are threaded together. The directions say to punch the threads to prevent unscrewing them, but I didn't do it. So, I could remove most of the BBQ if I wanted to, leaving only a short threaded post above ground. You would then need to dig out the concrete and place in the new spot (I guess that would make it a weighted install at that point, lol).
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It has instructions - use a piece of wood across the top of it and pound it in the ground with a hammer or mallet. It's important to keep it level on all sides so that once the pole is inside, it is straight. If your ground is hard - water the area well. You can dig it up later and move it if need be. No cement needed.
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No, you have to push them. I bought these as a gift and he seems to enjoy them. Hope I answered what you needed to know.
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No. I thought I would do that too (before I had received the unit) but this pole does not go into the ground. It bolts onto a steel plate that is embedded in concrete (in the ground). Thus, there is no need nor benefit to fill the pole with cement. It is very solid regardless.
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Must use concrete its cheap and easy to do. Why not do it right if your that far along. Make sure you followed the directions as far as the shape of the bottom of the hole. I guarantee if you dont use concrete it will be tipped over after little use.
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Sorry, never used this product for that type of application. If I needed to set posts, I would go to a different product.
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Mine did NOT come w/ a post. It was perfect for me because I had a previous post set in concrete that I cut down to 2'. Worked perfect. I've seen posts where you hammer a large kind of stake into the ground that seem easy, but never worked w/ one myself. I'm very happy w/ m Step 2 Mailmaster.
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Of course not. The post is not included. I bought 4 x 4 in Lowe's and the mailbox fits great.
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Buy wood shims. Thats what i did and it made it nice and tight fit. A 4x4 post will not be a tight fit on its own. Add some shims and it'll be perfect. Mine is rock solid after i sunk it in Quikcrete
810456
I didn't put mine in concrete. I think there were extra pieces that may be used for that, but I am not sure. Sorry!
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I agree, it would work. Sounds like you are only talking 2 maybe 3 posts, or 4 posts with gate, so this would be OK. Alternatively, one cheap bag of premix concrete per every two posts will also do the trick and easier to make plumb.
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I poured a concrete floor first so shouldn't be any problem. You can add anything you want to the shed but you have to supply your own connectors. Lowes or home depot have pieces to use to connect any extra lumber to the shed.
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Bernard, This comes with a metal post that you concrete into the ground and then the outer shell slides down over it. No wood is needed or can be used with this system.
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I fabricated my posts out of 4 x 4 PT Wood. I did not need the post kit. However you do need the bracket which came with the clothes line to mount to the 4 x 4 posts. I hope this helps. If you need any more help or have questions, feel free to contact me via E-mail at cobscookbay@yahoo.com.