Concrete post with washing line

If put washing line hook on concrete post will washing damage it with weight of it

Asked by Marion on 5th Sep 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi there, no it shouldn't damage the post, as long as the hook is set deep enough in to the post, secured well and the washing is supported with a line prop, it will be fine.
Hope this helps."
Answered on 27th Mar 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"Not if the person who installed the concrete post did his or her job properly.
Each post should be 2ft into the ground and the posts themselves will have rebar (metal rods) in them to reinforce them.
You should be absolutely fine to hang washing up, like someone said on another awnser, it will stretch over time so you would need to tighten the slack every so often."
Answered on 26th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"As long as the concrete post is fixed Into the ground properly there should be no issue with this"
Answered on 6th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"No, the concrete post should be strong enough to support wet washing."
Answered on 6th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
"Definitely not if post is below ground by approximately 3ft with hardcore deposited and 2 bags of ready mix cement added"
Answered on 30th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"I’m assuming you’re referring to the washing line. The line always tends to sag with the weight, especially with items such as duvets. Most people use some sort of prop to hold it up. Over time the line will stretch so regular adjustment will likely be required."
Answered on 6th Sep 2022 - Member since Jun 2018 - report
"No it will be completely fine long as the post isn’t fragile"
Answered on 5th Sep 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"I would imagine your concrete post will be re-enforced . You will be absolutely fine to do that"
Answered on 5th Sep 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"It shouldn’t do but depends on how the concrete post is and how well it’s been put in the ground. I hope this helps. Cheers"
Answered on 5th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
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