Expanding Foam Instead Of Concrete

What are the pros cons to installing fence posts using expanding foam instead of concrete.

Expanding foam instead of concrete.

And yes it is a foam just like your beloved spray foam. It is mixed in the bag to produce expanding foam for supporting and backfilling fence mail box gate and signage posts. The first step is to drill holes in the problem concrete. Geolift can help to lift existing concrete surfaces and fix those problem areas around your house with much less labor.

Can be used with wood steel and pvc posts. I decided to use expanding foam instead of jul 4 2017 i decided to use expanding foam instead of concrete to install a new fence in my backyard. Viewed 9k times 0. In just 3 minutes the product expands around the post and stabilizes it.

There s a few tips in this video that will help you out. How to raise concrete with foam hunker. A 2 component pre proportioned polyurethane resin that produces an expanding foam for supporting mail box or gate posts. Geolift works for driveways sidewalks patios garage floors even pool decks.

This is the first time that i m hearing of this product. Lightweight pouch replaces two 50 lb bags of post mix. Suitable for all types of posts including wood steel and pvc. Bags of concrete mix.

Foam jacking is a concrete slab repair method that uses a high density. Geolift works in three steps. Has anybody used post setting foam in place of concrete for post footers. The foam can be used in hot or cold weather and does not require mixing with water or.

This opens in a new window. The two components that are separated in the bag once popped and mixed for about 20 seconds form an expanding polyurethane resin that you pour it into the hole. Sika postfix is a two component pre proportioned polyurethane resin. Effectively replaces two 50 lb.

Expanding foam is a lightweight waterproof alternative to concrete for homeowners wanting to set fence posts. I just found a product that basically takes the place of pouring concrete to secure fence posts. Yes you can use the new foam that is available to stabilize support posts. Active 3 years 6 months ago.

But make sure the post is treated for ground contact and that you follow these principles for footings.