Almost every video about these post setters / ground spikes the guys all say level, but your the one that got it right. Plum & secure. Level is on a different plane. Thanks for the video.
Hi Kate, thanks for the video, just wanted to ask for an update on the sturdiness of the fences? I'm thinking of using the spikes for my fences but wasn't sure if they would be wobbly. If you can give me your thoughts of the spikes after sometime that would be much appreciated. Thanks again. Harry
Hi Harry, No problem! Its a few years later and they are still very sturdy. I do however have a fence about 10' behind them that I think, blocks out some of the wind. I built this on somewhat of a hill so the posts at the top are about 2' shorter than the ones at the bottom. I would probably go no higher than 8' if they are in the open. This year I took off the solar light caps and pounded the posts into the ground (after a solid rain) as they had lifted about 3" over the years but that was the first time I had to do that. They have held up well so far but I also go out every year and make sure everything is stable after the winter. I certainly wouldnt do a full fence line with them but it worked well for about 25'. I hope this helps! :)
I am also wondering how these are holding up. I am about to use these same stakes to hold up 2.5x5 foot framed lattice panels to create a privacy patio enclosure. I am just hoping they hold up to our winds here in SD.
Apologies for the delayed response. I don’t think you will have any issue with the 2.5x5 lattice panels. I’m not sure I have the same winds here consistently but mine have held up really well and we have had some storms (although I have quite a few trees around that slow it down) mine was built on a hill so there is one section that is taller as I made each section level with the one before. If I have any issues that would be the section I have them with. As for the shims, yes you need to keep them in but you can snap them off (the part that you can see above the metal spikes) with a hammer. Just use the back of the hammer and get between the shim and post and pry it away from the post. It will snap at the top of the spike so you can’t see it but the shim inside the post will remain. Good luck!!
my apologies for the delay. My FT job has kept me travelling lately! I would still recommend it as mine have held up well. I have had some shifting (mainly just the ground pushing them up an inch or so) due to some crazy weather but plan on taking the sledge hammer to the top of them this summer but all in all, its nice to have the added privacy. They have been up for a few years and still look great! Thank you for watching :)
Great video! Why did you use the shims? I'm thinking about tackling a fending project around my entire backyard to save money. It may take some time but I think I can do it.
Thank you! I used the shims only when i needed to adjust the post to make it plumb. sometimes you need a little something extra at the base to reinforce the post. If you're installing a full on fence around your property, you may want to consider cementing the posts. I dont know that I would use the spikes for a property line fence ;) This one was more for a section of privacy. You can still do it yourself though! It will just take a bit more time, some cement, and digging!
@@kdadesigns Ground spikes are just as strong as cemented posts and better in the sense that you wood is not in the ground which keeps it from rotting.
Apologies for the delayed response! Thank you! No, I don't think 8' is too high as long as you have a few of them in a row and make sure you use shimmies in the base of the posts :)
Apologies for the delayed response. For a 5 meter x 3 meter pergola, I would probably not use the spikes because that is a fairly large structure to use spikes with. If one comes up a bit over the years, it will throw everything off. For a pergula, I'd suggest cementing them in so you have a really stable structure with no possibility of shifting. After 5 years, I had to take off the solar caps and pound the posts back in as they had lifted a couple inches. I suppose one time in 5 years is not bad but if I were you, I would use cement for the pergula. Sorry, I know its a bit more complicated than the spikes but you'll have a solid structure for years without having to adjust anything down the line. :)
@kdadesigns I've put the spikes in now lol. It will have decking on the ground too but I think I'm going to dig a couple of inches around them and put concrete in. I didn't want to put wood into the ground so let's see. My fear was actually them sinking a little into the ground so you saying yours lifted a little comes as a surprise. If lifting is more of a chance than them sinking, then I might as well screw the frame into them so that the weight of the deck will keep them down. Bear in mind no water will get to the ground as it will be sealed all around as well as having a roof above the whole structure.
Sorry for the delayed response. So far so good! The only section I’m a tad worried about over the years is the lowest one that was built on slanted ground. I have not had any movement yet however and I think it’s because I secured the boards to the posts pretty well. The fence is surrounded by trees so I haven’t had issues with the high wind storms so far. I probably wouldn’t build higher than 6-7’ but you may be able to get away with 8’ if you have a few sections secured really well together. If you have any questions please let me know and good luck! 😀
I had the privilege of meeting Kate,what an incredible driven person with great ideas I wish you great success because you do a great design
Almost every video about these post setters / ground spikes the guys all say level, but your the one that got it right.
Plum & secure.
Level is on a different plane.
Thanks for the video.
Not many notice! Thank you so much for watching and for the comments. That made me smile :)
You are absolutely stunning ! Sorry got slightly distracted 😅...great vid was very helpful 👍 👌
Great job, install a 2x2 in the middle of your fence boards vertically and it will prevent wavy boards.
Hi Kate, thanks for the video, just wanted to ask for an update on the sturdiness of the fences? I'm thinking of using the spikes for my fences but wasn't sure if they would be wobbly. If you can give me your thoughts of the spikes after sometime that would be much appreciated. Thanks again. Harry
Hi Harry, No problem! Its a few years later and they are still very sturdy. I do however have a fence about 10' behind them that I think, blocks out some of the wind. I built this on somewhat of a hill so the posts at the top are about 2' shorter than the ones at the bottom. I would probably go no higher than 8' if they are in the open. This year I took off the solar light caps and pounded the posts into the ground (after a solid rain) as they had lifted about 3" over the years but that was the first time I had to do that. They have held up well so far but I also go out every year and make sure everything is stable after the winter. I certainly wouldnt do a full fence line with them but it worked well for about 25'. I hope this helps! :)
I am also wondering how these are holding up. I am about to use these same stakes to hold up 2.5x5 foot framed lattice panels to create a privacy patio enclosure. I am just hoping they hold up to our winds here in SD.
Also, did you have to leave the shims in with the 4x4 after you tightened the metal spike holder frames? I need to make sure these 4x4's don't moved.
Apologies for the delayed response. I don’t think you will have any issue with the 2.5x5 lattice panels. I’m not sure I have the same winds here consistently but mine have held up really well and we have had some storms (although I have quite a few trees around that slow it down) mine was built on a hill so there is one section that is taller as I made each section level with the one before. If I have any issues that would be the section I have them with.
As for the shims, yes you need to keep them in but you can snap them off (the part that you can see above the metal spikes) with a hammer. Just use the back of the hammer and get between the shim and post and pry it away from the post. It will snap at the top of the spike so you can’t see it but the shim inside the post will remain. Good luck!!
Great video. Considering going this route. How have the post and fence on spikes held up? Would you still recommend?
my apologies for the delay. My FT job has kept me travelling lately! I would still recommend it as mine have held up well. I have had some shifting (mainly just the ground pushing them up an inch or so) due to some crazy weather but plan on taking the sledge hammer to the top of them this summer but all in all, its nice to have the added privacy. They have been up for a few years and still look great! Thank you for watching :)
Great video!
Why did you use the shims?
I'm thinking about tackling a fending project around my entire backyard to save money. It may take some time but I think I can do it.
Thank you! I used the shims only when i needed to adjust the post to make it plumb. sometimes you need a little something extra at the base to reinforce the post. If you're installing a full on fence around your property, you may want to consider cementing the posts. I dont know that I would use the spikes for a property line fence ;) This one was more for a section of privacy. You can still do it yourself though! It will just take a bit more time, some cement, and digging!
@@kdadesigns Ground spikes are just as strong as cemented posts and better in the sense that you wood is not in the ground which keeps it from rotting.
Well done. 👍 🐻🆗
Thank you! 🙏
Now I'm curious why most fence slats are vertical rather than horizontal. Any idea?
For me, it was a design preference!
Great video. I have similar anchors and was planning on going with 8ft high 4x4. Do you think that’s too high?
Apologies for the delayed response! Thank you! No, I don't think 8' is too high as long as you have a few of them in a row and make sure you use shimmies in the base of the posts :)
Nice job
Thanks very much! Appreciate the kind words :)
I'm thinking of using 8 of these for a 5m x 3m pergola. What do you think?
Apologies for the delayed response. For a 5 meter x 3 meter pergola, I would probably not use the spikes because that is a fairly large structure to use spikes with. If one comes up a bit over the years, it will throw everything off. For a pergula, I'd suggest cementing them in so you have a really stable structure with no possibility of shifting. After 5 years, I had to take off the solar caps and pound the posts back in as they had lifted a couple inches. I suppose one time in 5 years is not bad but if I were you, I would use cement for the pergula. Sorry, I know its a bit more complicated than the spikes but you'll have a solid structure for years without having to adjust anything down the line. :)
@kdadesigns I've put the spikes in now lol. It will have decking on the ground too but I think I'm going to dig a couple of inches around them and put concrete in. I didn't want to put wood into the ground so let's see. My fear was actually them sinking a little into the ground so you saying yours lifted a little comes as a surprise. If lifting is more of a chance than them sinking, then I might as well screw the frame into them so that the weight of the deck will keep them down.
Bear in mind no water will get to the ground as it will be sealed all around as well as having a roof above the whole structure.
How are these holding up?
Sorry for the delayed response. So far so good! The only section I’m a tad worried about over the years is the lowest one that was built on slanted ground. I have not had any movement yet however and I think it’s because I secured the boards to the posts pretty well. The fence is surrounded by trees so I haven’t had issues with the high wind storms so far. I probably wouldn’t build higher than 6-7’ but you may be able to get away with 8’ if you have a few sections secured really well together. If you have any questions please let me know and good luck! 😀
Won’t last in a winter environment
Actually, 5 years later they are still standing strong. Thank you for watching!
For what one of these spikes cost I can buy the 4x4 m,2 bags of concrete, dig a hole and buy a case or beer lol
🤣🤣
And they will likely rot in time.