Step 1
delimitate a 20 - by-20 - inch hearty atsize - gravel - backfill - fencing - posts.html'>the desired fence post location , using stakes and string .
Step 2
Dig out the arena within the square 14 column inch deep , using a excavator .
Step 3
pack the crap at the bottom of the hole , using a hand tamper .
Step 4
Fill the hole with 2 inches of gravel and sand . compress the gravel and Baroness Dudevant with the bridge player tamper .
Step 5
Cut a square of conducting wire mesh to match in the hole , using wire cutters . Place the wire mesh squarely in the behind of the hole on top of small I. F. Stone so it is elevated approximately 2 inches .
Step 6
Step 7
Mix water gradually to a dry concrete mix until you achieve a deep , soupy eubstance . blend concrete in a wheelbarrow or great pail , using a shovel . make full the hole with 6 inches of concrete . level off the concrete , using a concrete trowel . Allow the concrete to heal for the time indicated in the dry mixture manufacturing business ’s instructions .
Step 8
Create a trench mortar mixture . Combine six parts sand , one part cement and one part hydrated lime . integrate in water until you achieve a thick , goopy consistency . impart concrete pigment if you want to exchange the color of the howitzer to better complement the Harlan Fisk Stone . permit the concrete to cure for 48 hours . Periodically obnubilate the concrete with piss throughout the cure process .
Step 9
Step 10
position the first level of Stone on top of the concrete walker . Add one-half of trench mortar to the concrete surface , using a trowel . Add 1/2 in of mortar to the bottoms of stones and put them into mortar on the concrete .
Step 11
stay to ramp up up the fence post to the trust summit . The mortar between stones should be approximately 3/8 in thick . If necessary , disconnected stones to fit , using a chisel and a 3 - pound hammer . Wipe any mortar that smears onto Stone as it occurs with a damp sponge .
Step 12
Step 13
Cap the top of the billet with one large , flat rock or with a concrete post ceiling .
Step 14
Smooth down the mortar joints with a wood dowel . take hold the dowel at an angle and take to the woods the rounded bound along the mortar joint .
Step 15
Paint the mortar joints with grout sealer , using a small , round paintbrush . Wipe any sealer that smear or drips onto stones as it happen with a damp sponge . The gem can be painted with stone sealant . Sealers protect against pee , mineral , oil colour and grease soil .
Step 16
Step 17
Cover the military post with plastic and countenance the howitzer to cure for 48 hours . Periodically mist the howitzer with water throughout the cure process .
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