I can only get your 9ft postmaster posts, but need an 8-9ft fence. I'm thinking of lagging 2x4's vertically to the postmaster to create a taller fence post. I can see two options: 1. Install the postmaster at a 90degree, and then lag a vertical 2x4 against both the drilled flanges. That would leave an issue on the other side of the postmaster though, for getting the rails attached, and it might reduce the bend strength of the post, possibly. 2. Install the postmaster the proper way, and then lag two vertical 2x4's, with the flange sandwiched between them. Then I would need another set on the other side of the postmaster though. So four vertical 2x4's per postmaster. Whatever I do, I certainly don't want to rely simply on screws to protect against the wind pushing it over. Any thoughts on this?
Was wondering about that as well. Like bolting/welding a short, overlapping length of galvanized pipe in the channel, sunk into a concrete anchor. Maybe with 1-2" bolt ends extruded so if/when the post is pulled, the concrete comes out with the post. Or cutting a section, turning it around face to face and bolting an extension to the bottom of a post. Would be nice to have guidance how much overlap is necessary to maintain "73mph" wind strength.
I’m very interested in your post master, but where can I purchase them?
I can only get your 9ft postmaster posts, but need an 8-9ft fence. I'm thinking of lagging 2x4's vertically to the postmaster to create a taller fence post.
I can see two options:
1. Install the postmaster at a 90degree, and then lag a vertical 2x4 against both the drilled flanges. That would leave an issue on the other side of the postmaster though, for getting the rails attached, and it might reduce the bend strength of the post, possibly.
2. Install the postmaster the proper way, and then lag two vertical 2x4's, with the flange sandwiched between them. Then I would need another set on the other side of the postmaster though. So four vertical 2x4's per postmaster.
Whatever I do, I certainly don't want to rely simply on screws to protect against the wind pushing it over.
Any thoughts on this?
Was wondering about that as well. Like bolting/welding a short, overlapping length of galvanized pipe in the channel, sunk into a concrete anchor. Maybe with 1-2" bolt ends extruded so if/when the post is pulled, the concrete comes out with the post. Or cutting a section, turning it around face to face and bolting an extension to the bottom of a post. Would be nice to have guidance how much overlap is necessary to maintain "73mph" wind strength.
FYI, Home Depot was able to special order longer posts.
Where can I buy these post
Home Depot