[AT] OT - back filling fence posts

[Easley, Greg]

I built a riding arena for wife and daughter five or six years ago.  Used untreated white oak 6x6 posts.  Backfilled with ag lime.
So far, so good.  The posts stay tight in the ground and there's no sign of decay.

Greg

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From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Joe Hazewinkel
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 3:06 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] OT - back filling fence posts

No experience with fence posts, but I think your theory is a good one.  It's hard to pack wet clay, and clay has a pretty substantial shrink-swell potential as it wets/dries out.  The gravel will fill the voids better.  I don't know if it will help the posts last any longer, but I can't hurt.

Enjoy, Joe

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On Sep 29, 2014, at 3:56 PM, Mike <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

Hi All, we are replacing the 3 board fence around our horse paddock. The original cedar ones are failing after about 13 years. Our land is quite wet, and is heavy clay. After digging the hole with a 3 point auger we are left with dripping wet sticky clay to use as back fill. I was thinking of getting some road gravel to use instead since it should pack tighter. Anyone have any experience with this? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike M
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