Sika postFix Pros and Cons

Building fences at home is a cost-effective and time-saving method of saving money, but it can be a difficult task when working with cement. Knowing what to do when it comes to securing fence posts can be difficult because there are so many different brands, mixes, and techniques available. Using the best concrete mix for your fencing task will make you feel more confident in your ability to complete this daunting task.

SIKA Postfix Fence Post Mix is the best concrete mix for fence posts overall. Even though it is not technically a concrete mix but rather an expanding foam, this is a superior alternative to concrete for use as fence posts. It is extremely convenient, simple to use, and quick to set up, making it an excellent choice even for newbies.

Sika Post Fix is a pre-portioned two-part polyurethane resin that creates an expanding foam when blended. The high strength, mix-in-the-bag, quick setting, and lightweight mix-in-the-bag backfill has been specially developed and packaged to be used in various types of in-ground wooden, PVC, and steel supports. Sika Post Fix has been engineered for simple, efficient, and rapid support of many types of posts based on the well-established Sika foam technology.

Sika® Post Fix has the same strength as concrete. Sika® Post Fix provides excellent pull-off resilience because it is capable of expands all directions within the hole to adhere to virtually anything in the ground (rocks, roots, etc). When it comes to replacing posts, it is far more convenient to work with than concrete.

Sika postFix Pros

It is high in strength and water-resistant so, it does not decompose your hardwood fence posts, disintegrate during winter due to the freezing of moisture, or alter your fence over time. SIKA Postfix Fence Post Mix is also resistant to freezing temperatures without the addition of additives. It is an easy, durable, and cost-effective method comparing to other solutions available in the market.

Sika postFix Cons

You should not use SIKA Postfix Fence Post Mix for structural posts, as this will cause a significant waste of product. Using this kind of post-mix is likely to be more expensive than the standard concrete mixes.

When it comes to using this expanding foam, the only thing you have to keep in mind is that you have to act quickly if you notice that the seal on the bag has been broken. As soon as the seal is broken, you have nearly 15-20 seconds before you need to start filling the post hole with the mix.