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Use a bubble level to ensure the post is plumb (perfectly vertical). Some experts suggest "eye-balling" it into position while pouring concrete and then bumping it into its final level position.

Add 6 inches of gravel to the bottom of the hole. This prevents the post from sitting in standing water, which is the primary cause of rot. 2. Set and Align the Post FTCNEW januflix_mp4

The hole should be three times the width of the post (e.g., 12 inches wide for a 4x4 post). Use a bubble level to ensure the post

Setting the post in concrete provides the sturdiest foundation. FTCNEW januflix_mp4