Beltzington
Platinum Member
Over the years I have found it much easier to plan to work rather than do the work so here is a question concerning placing a post or pole into the cold cold ground.
Having read many, many threads it seems the common recommendation is to place cement or crushed rock in the bottom of the hole before setting the post and back filling. Most of these instructions reference drainage as the reason to do this.
Considering water will seek level what possible advantage can this method offer. If the ground around the pole is wet the pole will be wet regardless of what it is resting on. I have missed the obvious before but this has me puzzled. TIA.
Having read many, many threads it seems the common recommendation is to place cement or crushed rock in the bottom of the hole before setting the post and back filling. Most of these instructions reference drainage as the reason to do this.
Considering water will seek level what possible advantage can this method offer. If the ground around the pole is wet the pole will be wet regardless of what it is resting on. I have missed the obvious before but this has me puzzled. TIA.