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Q. How permanent a job will it be?
A. The construction of a Metpost Post Support guarantees it will remain a stable and firm foundation for many years.
Q. How can I stop the fence battens splitting?
A. Metpost have 2 products to help avoid this problem. The galvanised Metal Metclip  and the flexible Timber Grip. Both products have been designed to hold your panels firmly and prevent accidental splitting when assembling.
Q. What if the ground is too soft for the Metpost to stay in?
A. Make sure the Metpost Post Support with the longest spike is used and for permanent stability set the box in a narrow concrete collar
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Q. What if my ground slopes?
A. On sloping ground each panel must be horizontal,  therefore, the necessary stepping up or down will require longer posts than normal Remember to check each fence panel with a spirit level as you proceed.
Q. How can I move a Metpost Post Support?
A. To remove a Metpost Post Support for re-positioning simply lever under the box shoulder with a long metal bar or post, making sure the leverage is firm by placing a brick or stone under the lever to act as a pivot.
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Q. What is the best way to insert a Metpost Post Support?
A. Insert the Driving Tool into the box part of the spike then tap the Metpost Post Support into the ground with short strokes of your sledgehammer. Don’t be tempted to hammer it home with one or two forceful strokes.
Q. What if my ground is stony?
A. The spike of a Metpost Post Support, driven firmly, will pass through most obstructions. If you have exceptional ground conditions it may be necessary to make a pilot hole with a solid steel bar or dig out the obstruction before inserting the Metpost Post Support. Alternatively, use a Concrete-In.
Q. What if the timber post breaks in a Metpost?
A. The stump can be carefully chiselled out, or burnt out.
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