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1. A post assembly comprising:
- an elongate first portion having a upper first end and an opposing lower second end, the first portion configured for supporting a structure;
a second portion formed from a non-deteriorating material coupled to the second end of the first portion; and
a coupling device coupling the first portion to the second portion.
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Abstract
A post assembly includes an elongate first portion having a upper first end and an opposing lower second end. The first portion configured for supporting a structure. The post assembly also includes a second portion formed from a non-deteriorating material coupled to the second end of the first portion. A coupling device couples the first portion to the second portion.
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1. A post assembly comprising:
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an elongate first portion having a upper first end and an opposing lower second end, the first portion configured for supporting a structure; a second portion formed from a non-deteriorating material coupled to the second end of the first portion; and a coupling device coupling the first portion to the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A post assembly configured for disposing in a ground:
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an elongate upper portion having a upper first end and an opposing lower second end, the upper portion exposed from the ground; a base portion formed from a non-deteriorating material removeably coupled to the second end of the upper portion, at least a portion of the base portion disposed in the ground; and an insert coupling the upper portion to the base portion. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for installing a post assembly in a ground comprising the steps of:
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forming a hole in the ground; providing a receptacle formed from a plastic; positioning a plurality of inserts in the receptacle; embedding the plurality of inserts into the receptacle with a plastic foam, the plastic foam and the receptacle forming a base portion of the post assembly; providing an upper portion to be coupled with the base portion of the post assembly; forming bores in the upper portion aligning with the plurality of inserts extending from the base portion; and placing the upper portion against the base portion.
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