Wooden signpost with 'Chestnutside' on a grassy field

House Sign & Redwood Posts Mounting Guide

Our handy visual guide to help you install your new sign on redwood posts. Contact us if you need help.

Section 1 of 2

Mounting the Sign onto the Posts

Once you have all the required equipment, it's time to start. The average time to install a house sign onto our redwood posts aproximately 15 minutes.

House sign with 'Braeside House' text with fixing screw holes circled

Step 1 of 5

Position the Sign on the Posts

We suggest mounting the sign slightly inset from the edges of the posts to help protect the slate or granite corners from accidental knocks. That said, you’re free to position it wherever you prefer on the posts.

Wooden sign posts with a slate house sign fitted reading 'Braeside House' text

Step 2 of 5

Screw the Sign onto the Posts

Your house sign and posts will arrive with fixings (style depends on your selection). Simply use a PZ2 screwdriver to secure the screws through the sign’s pre-drilled holes.

Section 2 of 2

Installing the Posts into the Ground

Once you have all the required equipment, it's time to start. The average time to install a house sign onto our redwood posts aproximately 15 minutes.

Diagram showing gravel levels in three U-shaped holes with labels.

Step 3 of 5

Dig 2 Holes in the Ground

Ensure the holes are at least 1ft deep. Add loose gravel to fill about a third of each hole - this helps prevent the posts from sitting in water when it rains.

Mix up some postcrete (follow the instructions on postcrete bag) ready for the next step.

Illustration of posts being lowered into pre-dug holes with a gravel bed for sign post fitting

Step 4 of 5

Position the Posts in the Holes

Make sure the signpost is perfectly level and positioned exactly how and where you want it before proceeding to the next step.

A diagram showing holes for wooden sign posts filled with the appropriate amount of 'POSTCRETE' on a light grey background

Step 5 of 5

Add the postcrete

Hold the signpost firmly in place (ask someone to help if needed) and fill the holes completely with postcrete. It sets quickly, so after 3–4 minutes, the post should be stable enough to stand on its own.