Anchoring a Heavy Wrought Iron Fence Panel in Soil

A 3-ft wide × 4-ft tall wrought iron panel with 3″ spikes needs more than soil friction to stay upright.

Concrete Footing Method

1. Dig two 12″ deep holes at the panel’s post locations.
2. Insert 12″ lengths of steel pipe (ID slightly larger than spikes) into holes.
3. Fill pipes with concrete; set tops 1″ below grade.
4. Slip panel spikes into pipes; backfill soil around base.

This creates rigid, concealed footings that hold the panel plumb and resist wind/kick loads.