Which cement do i use?

Question

I got a metal pole and i want to use it for a washing line but what is the best cement to buy so i can cement it in to the ground and also how deep and how wide have the hole got to be.

Answer 1

Concrete is what you want,Cement is not strong enough.Dig hole 2 feet deep 1 foot wide,Knock pole in fill  with concrete allow to dry,One week before use.

Answer 2

the width is important, it acts like a foot, make it about 24" sq. and 12 deep......just ask for concrete ready mix at lowes or like store.......

li. gen. contractor

Answer 3

Go to B&Q and they sell ready mixed cement specifically for setting posts etc., all you have to do is add water and mix.

Answer 4

Buy a bag of "Postcrete" it is a quick setting concrete specially made for posts. make the hole about 18 inches deep so it is as tight a fit as possible around the post.

Use s spirit level to make sure it is upright on both sides.

Answer 5

Any lumber store sells bags of cement. Just get the ready mix you add water to. The hole just needs to be a bit wider than the pole. Depending on how high you want your wash line to be will determine the depth unless you can cut it off. Get it at around 2 feet  deep if can. It will be good and sturdy.

Answer 6

buy concrete mix and dig your hole about a foot around ...if you live where you get deep freezes dig about 30 in. deep and fill it and plant your pole...

Answer 7

hellow as some one said you can use post create, whitch is your best option. as for size, for a washing line,only needs to be 6 to 8 "  deep and 2"  wide i.e if your pole is say 2" your width should be 4" hope that help's.