8ft Slotted Corner Concrete Fence Post

Post length: 2.4m

Fence height: 1.8m

Section dimensions: 125mm x 125mm

The Naylor brand name is synonymous with concrete quality, for lintels, padstones, for fence posts, and gravel boards. Their 8-foot concrete corner post is no exception, with high strength and durability key factors in its success.

Naylor concrete posts are cast using a semi-dry mix that makes it able to withstand extreme exposure to temperature changes, and wonderfully wet British weather. They stand up well to frost and are the perfect choice for fencing in windy, exposed, or maritime locations.

The big advantage over timber posts is that they will not rot, or rust, and are completely maintenance-free. They may pick up a little moss, or lichen over time, but this will not affect the performance of the posts.

These Naylor 8-foot concrete corner posts are reinforced with steel rebar. Steel adds strength and resistance to imposed forces and will stand the test of time. If eight feet is too long think twice before cutting it to length unless the exposed steel is properly re-encased in the concrete foundation.

Exposing the steel reinforcement to moisture will make it vulnerable to rust. The subsequent expansion will split the concrete and the post will fail. Always check to make sure your concrete posts have not suffered any damage during transit, or handling on site.

When set out correctly, and concreted in place, these slotted corner concrete fence posts will outlast the most durable timber fencing panels. Swapping out damaged panels is fast and easy. Simply lift out the old panel and slot in the new fence panel.

Concrete corner posts are perfect for those end-of-garden ninety-degree corners, or when you need to return a fence line back to a property. They are designed to receive both concrete gravel boards and timber fence panels.

Use a string line to ensure a fence is set out properly, and that the posts line up properly. Use a fast-setting concrete mix such as Postfast that sets hard within ten minutes. The usual ratio is one 20 kg bag per post, but two is better for corner pots as they have to take loadings from unaligned directions.

To check whether corners are set out accurately to 90° use the three-four-five method. Measure three meters in one direction and make a mark (A). Measure four meters in the second direction and make a mark (B). The third direction, which describes a triangle between mark A and mark B, should measure five meters if the angle is 90°.

Talk to our pro fencing team today to find out how we can get your boundary issues securely sorted.