Thread: Brick in post hole

The only reason I can think of is to assist in getting the final column height level. Have not ever come across before, there are simpler ways of determining the final level.

Maybe some new fangled idea by a structural engineer that is so new even Stratco don't know about it?

I think you will find that the reason you sit the steel post on as brick is to stop it settling through the concrete as it sets

I could understand if the brick were placed in the hole before concreting so that the post is not in contact with the ground, but to have a brick suspended in the footing...??

When I built my own sheds, I had a piece of timber stud screwed to the post just above ground level which straddled the hole. I could then raise/lower each post with timber packers or pavers or whatever to adjust my heights before pouring the footings.

I agree with NRB, the brick is to stop the upright from sinking into the cement mix and give it a solid base,

Jeff

Originally Posted by vk4

I agree with NRB, the brick is to stop the upright from sinking into the cement mix and give it a solid base,

Jeff

But the instructions say to place the brick on a concrete base which is 400mm below the surface. Doesn't seem logical.

Instructions are never logical, especially if the machine is of ORIENTAL ORIGIN.

The shed is not I take-it?? could be a miss print, .

I normally put a brick or small besser block in the bottom , then the post , followed by the post-mix.

I think that NRB may have the answer. I am doing the holes and the concrete a few weeks before the shed even arrives, so it didn't even dawn on me that some people may be doing the holes just prior to standing the shed up and the concrete may not have cured enough to prevent the post from sinking into the fresh mix.

My guess - to provide a drainage space so water does not build up around the post and cause accelerated corrosion.

Ring Stratco and ask!!

G'day Y'all
Here in Florida we have learned that wood and concrete do not go well together. Moisture accumulates on top of the concrete and rots the wood very quickly. The brick is porous and will wick moisture away from the wood. It is a good idea to soak the wood with waterproofing also.
Regards
Joe

I think its a steel shed. The only reason I can think of would be to stop the open end of the RHS sinking into the concrete. That is, if the end is open. It would also make a smooth surface to move the post on to locate its correct position.

Originally Posted by vk4

Instructions are never logical,
I normally put a brick or small besser block in the bottom , then the post , followed by the post-mix.

Given that the thread is asking if anyone knows the reason why Stratco mentions a brick under the steel columns, perhaps you may be able to shed some light on it as you do just that