Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - secure wobbly post
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nicb
09-11-03, 01:43 PM
Hi,
I'm in the process of building a small fence. To secure it to the ground I bought a cement block (looks like a pyramid) that has a hole drilled in the center. I bought a metal pole that fits snuggly in the hole and has a connector to attach a 4x4. I originally was going to buy the cement block that had the pole already attached but was told by buying them seperate I could adjust the pole so it is level .It is kinda like a big screw that you can twist so it raises and lowers in the cement block). (hopefully you know what product I'm talking about.)
Anyway, the pole fits snuggly in the hole but when you have the 4x4 attached it is a little wobbly. I figured it would be more solid once I had the full weight of the fence etc so I continued to build the fence. To make a long story short, the fence is pretty much done but it is a little wobbly (it is solid and won't tip but I don't like that you can wobble it). Is there anything I can do to secure the post to the concrete after the fence is finished? I might be able to slightly raise the post and pour something in the hole but as I said it is pretty snug so it would be difficult to get anything thick down there.
Am I stuck with a wobbly fence?
Thanks
I'm in the process of building a small fence. To secure it to the ground I bought a cement block (looks like a pyramid) that has a hole drilled in the center. I bought a metal pole that fits snuggly in the hole and has a connector to attach a 4x4. I originally was going to buy the cement block that had the pole already attached but was told by buying them seperate I could adjust the pole so it is level .It is kinda like a big screw that you can twist so it raises and lowers in the cement block). (hopefully you know what product I'm talking about.)
Anyway, the pole fits snuggly in the hole but when you have the 4x4 attached it is a little wobbly. I figured it would be more solid once I had the full weight of the fence etc so I continued to build the fence. To make a long story short, the fence is pretty much done but it is a little wobbly (it is solid and won't tip but I don't like that you can wobble it). Is there anything I can do to secure the post to the concrete after the fence is finished? I might be able to slightly raise the post and pour something in the hole but as I said it is pretty snug so it would be difficult to get anything thick down there.
Am I stuck with a wobbly fence?
Thanks