How to Brace Single Metal Posts

Metal posts often serve as fence posts around a home, farm or commercial property. Metal posts are durable and long-lasting, and are the standard for use with wire fencing materials. Installing a metal post requires that it be braced or supported during the process. A basic method of bracing involves a few common materials and tools and some simple techniques.

Post hole diggers
Gravel
Tamp
Metal post
Torpedo level
Quick set concrete
Level

Instructions

- 1
  Dig a hole that is 3 feet deep, using a post hole digger. Make the hole at least 1 foot across.
- 2
  Add 4 inches of gravel to the bottom of the hole. Pack the gravel down with a tamp. Set the metal post on the gravel in the hole. Adjust the post so it is centered in the hole and level. Use a torpedo level for vertical adjustments.
- 3
  Add 6 inches of gravel around the post. Pack the gravel down firmly with a tamp to brace the post in place. Check the level once again with the torpedo level.
- 4
  Pour quick-set concrete into the hole. Fill the hole to within 6 inches of ground level. Add water to the quick-set concrete. Refer to the concrete manufacturer's directions for the exact amount of water to add.
- 5
  Fill in the last 6 inches of the hole with dirt after the concrete has hardened and cured for 24 hours.

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