Tony Lay, creator of the popular Tony’s Tractor Adventure, discovered Fast 2K™ Post Anchor as a hassle-free alternative to concrete while working on projects across his dream Tennessee homestead. After installing hundreds of posts on the property, Tony and his wife Tanja have become dedicated superfans of H.B. Fuller’s Fast 2K products, and H.B. Fuller has become a proud sponsor of several Tony’s Tractor Adventure Homestead videos.
A Smarter Way to Build Off-Grid
Tony and his wife Tanja handle nearly all of the construction work themselves, which makes the speed, ease-of-use, and durability of Fast 2K an exceptionally valuable part of their toolkit. Fast 2K Post Anchor is significantly lighter than concrete and does not require water, so the couple can manage post installation far more efficiently. For their latest undertaking, it was an off-grid 44’ x 16’ cabin with a large deck deep in the woods, where efficiency made all the difference.
Transporting “literal tons” of concrete and water to the cabin location would have been nearly impossible. Instead, Tony was able to transport 2.5 lb. bags of Fast 2K Post Anchor by tractor with ease. Tony and Tanja quickly and confidently set sixty posts with Fast 2K’s easy mixing and efficient 15-minute cure time. As they placed and leveled each pier, they coated the entire base with Fast 2K foam to take full advantage of the product’s moisture-resistant properties.
On their YouTube channel, Tony’s Tractor Adventure Homestead, the couple documents every phase of the cabin build. In Part 4 Piers For The Off-Grid Cabin, viewers can see how Fast 2K played an essential role in creating a stable foundation.
Proven Long-Term Strength
More than five years later, Tony’s earliest post-installations with Fast 2K still show no signs of deterioration. These posts have even endured storm winds up to 80 mph without damage.
Tony values that Fast 2K Post Anchor mixes easily and is ready to pour in just 30 seconds. It sets in minutes, adhering to the soil to form a secure, long-lasting hold for wood or metal posts. Traditional concrete, by comparison, requires water, which then limits the range of temperature for its use. If temperatures are too cold, cure time can slow, and there is a risk of freezing while curing, which can cause concrete to crack. If temperatures are too hot, rapid evaporation can weaken the concrete or cause cracking. Additionally, if the soil is excessively wet, concrete will not cure properly, so installation must be delayed. While the Fast 2K product costs more per unit than concrete, Tony emphasizes that the savings in labor, time, and long-term durability ultimately make Fast 2K the more cost-effective choice.
“When we discovered Fast 2K, we were instantly impressed,” Tony explained. “Fast 2K Post Anchor is such a winning product for us that we consider ourselves ambassadors for the brand. In fact, we even nicknamed our homestead ‘Fast 2K Farm’ because we’ve completed so many projects using Fast 2K.”
Why Tony Keeps Choosing Fast 2K:
- Lightweight product 5 lbs. vs 80 lbs. of concrete
- Requires no water, mixes easily, and is ready for use in just 30 seconds
- Seals wood and metal posts to ensure long-term moisture protection
- Sets to a strong, lasting hold in just 15 minutes
- Saves significant labor and time–and money
- Intuitive and simple to use, even for beginners
- No dust to inhale
Follow The Next Adventure
Tony and Tanja look forward to enjoying their off-grid cabin for many years, with complete trust that their Fast 2K post foundation will last. They are already planning their next dream to build on the property: their forever home, a barndominium with a post foundation—constructed with Fast 2K Post Anchor, of course.
Explore all of Tony’s post-construction projects on his channel Tony’s Tractor Adventure Homestead.