What is the best way to remove a fence?

Question

It's an old decrepid fence that is already falling down. It's really annoying. I've taken down part of it, but it doesn't seem to be very time effecient. Also what should I do with the old wood when I am done?

Answer 1

Use a chain saw. Take the posts as close too the ground as you can without digging the blade into the dirt. Before you do that though, run a chalk line down the panels indicating where the nail holes are not at. Saw that line. Everything will end up in manageable , easy pieces that can be thrown in a pickup bed or trailer for disposal.

Answer 2

if the fence was put in with any type of effort then there should be cement bases grounding each post. These can be rather large and even more of a pain if trees have been wrapping roots around them for years. Upon digging up around the perimeter of the entire cement slab, attempt to pull it out. This will take a great amount of effort if the fence was installed properly, but it is better than leaving giant chunks of cement scattered a few inches underground, especially if new fencing is to be put in. If the slabs will just not move, try giving the post with the rest of the fence removed a few tugs with a tow chain PROPERLY attached to a vehicle, but do not attempt to drag out the post. If you find this too risky, or it comes to no avail, then saw off all but an inch or so of the post. From here, soak the post with gasoline, having drilled a large hole as far down as you can, and fill the hole, and then cover it, two to three times. Light the last filling of gas, and let it burn, making sure that there is no dead grass, dry wood, or building structure near it. This should greatly weaken the slab, allowing you to break it up, or at the very least cover it with dirt. If there are no slabs in place then you have a much easier task at hand. Cut the supporting beams, which will run diagonally or horizontally across the fence, and chop it up into manageable sizes with a handheld saw. from here, simply either dig out the posts, or dig down a few inches, saw it off as low as possible, and then cover the stump. The wood, while old is still very useful for outdoor purposes. While there is always the option of burning it on a cold night outdoors with friends, there are much more constructive uses. Using only the wood from the fence retainers for small gardens can be made where the surface can be raised 4-12 inches and filled with mulch and soil to grow flowers, fruits, or vegetables. Also, it is always good to have a few sections of 2-4 foot wood lying around for moving heavy things such as washers, driers, and refrigerators, as they can raise them to the point that placing them on dollies is effortless. One more creative and challenging project would to be re-sealing the wood and then using it as a stand out closet for gardening tools such as shovels and rakes, as they can tend to be rather unsightly and unruly if left about or in piles on the ground.

Answer 3

Put an ad on Freecycle or Craig's list that you have an old fence to dispose of. Someone will want it, and they'll take it down for you as well.

Answer 4

Get a couple of woodchucks & set them free in the area.

Or, termites


:D

Answer 5

burn the fence down then its gone quick and theres nothin to get rid of