Post Driving Tips: Some Advice to Help You Drive Fence Posts More Efficiently
Putting up new fence is a pain - and setting the posts is usually the hardest part of the job. Fortunately, the new post drivers available turn a backbreaking, time-consuming task into a painless one. In this article, we'll talk about how to prep for post driving, some tips for driving post, and some maintenance and care tips to keep your post driver running in great condition. Prep for Post Driving Plan ahead - Choosing the appropriate time to run fence can make all the difference in the world. Be sure to drive post during times of the year when the ground is neither frozen nor arid. Post driving in the early spring will usually yield the best results. Make sure that the ground has some moisture. Moist dirt will allow the post to be driven easily and will make sure that the post is effectively secured. Prep the Ground for Post Driving - if you must drive post in dry conditions, you can prep the area by digging a hole twice as wide as the post, and 10" - 12" deep at each