{"product_id":"drive-in-post-spike-oxide-red-75x75x750mm","title":"Drive-In Post Spike Oxide Red 75mm x 75mm x 750mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA drive-in post spike for 75mm x 75mm timber posts, this oxide red galvanised steel spike drives 750mm into the ground to give a firm, concrete-free fixing for garden fencing, gates, and pergolas in most standard soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanised steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxide red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75mm x 75mm (post socket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanised with oxide red coating for corrosion resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSetting timber fence posts without concrete in domestic garden fencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFixing gate posts for timber field or garden gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnchoring pergola uprights and garden structure posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplacing rotted or damaged posts where the spike can be re-driven into undisturbed ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark your post positions and use a post driver or block of timber to protect the spike collar as you drive it vertically into the ground with a sledgehammer, checking for plumb as you go. Once the spike is fully seated, drop your 75mm x 75mm post into the socket and secure through the fixing holes provided. Store spikes flat and dry before use to prevent surface rust forming on cut edges prior to installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need concrete with a drive-in post spike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Drive-in post spikes are designed as a direct alternative to concrete, suitable for most firm garden soils. In very soft, waterlogged, or loose sandy ground, concrete backfill or a longer spike may give a more reliable result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size post fits a 75mm x 75mm post spike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spike is sized for 75mm x 75mm sawn or treated timber posts. If your posts are planed or have a slightly smaller finished dimension, packing shims can be used to ensure a snug fit within the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep does the spike go into the ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spike drives 750mm into the ground, which gives a secure fixing for standard garden fencing and light structures. For taller or heavier structures, always check that the above-ground height and expected wind loading are appropriate for this depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fence-posts\"\u003efence posts\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right 75mm x 75mm treated post to pair with this spike. Nottage Timber Merchants offers next-day delivery across the Bridgend area and throughout South Wales, or collect in branch at your convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Do I need concrete with a drive-in post spike?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. Drive-in post spikes are designed as a direct alternative to concrete, suitable for most firm garden soils. 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