Building Aluminum Fence Posts
Aluminum fencing can serve a variety of heavy-duty purposes for commercial businesses. This type of fencing is very versatile and durable, offering numerous options for color, length and durability since aluminum fencing resists rust and holds painted-on colors well.
Business owners and homeowners alike often choose to install their own aluminum fencing with pre-fabricated options. However, it is possible to fabricate aluminum fence posts using some raw materials and basic tools.
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Things You'll Need
- Aluminum post tubing, either 2-inch square or 2 1/2-inch square
- Drill
- Aluminum saw
- Wet concrete
- Shovels for digging
Instructions
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Cut aluminum post tubing to the proper length using the aluminum saw. Posts for aluminum fencing usually span at least 2 feet beyond the length of the actual fence. Cut as many posts as needed for the fence configuration.
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Separate the posts into designated corner posts, end posts and line posts. Corner posts have holes in two adjacent sides, end posts have holes in just one side, and line posts have holes in two opposite sides.
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Drill holes in the aluminum fence posts to correspond with the fencing, drilling holes based on whether the posts are corner, end or line.
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Dig holes at least 2 feet deep to accommodate the posts. Starting with the first post hole, fill with concrete and insert the post, allowing the concrete to set. Repeat with each hole.
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Tips & Warnings
If you live in a colder climate, dig holes deeper than 2 feet to account for frost. End posts can also be used as gate posts to fit a fence gate into the plans. Look into gate post caps to finish off the fence with a bit of style.
Take care when drilling and cutting aluminum. It is best to puncture and cut aluminum on a flat surface with tools designed for aluminum.
