How To Install a U-Channel Sign Post

What you will need for the job:

• Post Drive Cap (See picture to right)
• Sledge Hammer
• Ladder
• Tape Measure

Step 1:

For most posts, you will need to have the post 2 Ft. into the ground for stability. In this example, we are using an 8 Ft. post, so 2 feet will be underground and 6 will be above ground.

Using a tape measure and marker, mark the post 2 Ft. from the bottom. This will allow you to see how far the post needs to go into the ground when you are driving it in.

Step 2:

With one person holding the post steady, attach the post drive cap and pound the post into the ground. Use the line you drew earlier as a guide to see when the post is deep enough into the ground.

You should now be done with the post securely in the ground.