One of my fence posts has broken about 5 inches from the soil ground. This has caused the fence to break, leaving the fence on one side of the post standing intact, while the rest of the fence leans. I've considered bracing the post and connecting the two fences or pouring cement. Should I try to do a quick fix or replace most the of the fence?
2007-07-02 16:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by Dave N 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Many times a broken post will cause a domino effect, once one part of the fence is loose and flopping around it stresses the next closest post and breaks it and each post thereafter. This is why it is important to get some support for the fence panel as soon as possible. A temporary brace can be used until the post is replaced. If the only place for the post is where the old one is, dig it out and put a new one in, nail or bolt the post to the fence and add concrete from the bottom to the top. Or to save some labor dig a post hole right next to the old post (on the side with the loose section) nail or bolt the fence to it and fill the post hole with concrete. Good luck.
2007-07-10 13:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fix Broken Fence Post
2016-12-11 19:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a temporary (very temporary say a month or so) you can pound a metal fence stake next to the post and brace with metal strapping wrapped around the stake and nailed into the wood post. This will hold until you can properly replace the wood post.
2007-07-02 18:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the rotted post by removing the fence from it. Then replace the broken fence parts. Much cheaper than doing the hole thing.
2007-07-02 16:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jimmie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
remove or cut off that post - remove the fence from the post and immediate area around it.
Put a new post in about the same area, maybe right next to it or a few inches over - then remount your fence to the new post.
2007-07-02 20:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending on the way you quick fix i would suggest treating the wood with a very good sealer may a Thompson brand after that i would clear out from under all the slats to remove future water damage and then dig about 8ins around post and cement them in.make sure cross braces are all good intact and all the wood is in good shape also use treated lumber.also every 2 months do a check to make sure theres no dirt covering wood .
2007-07-10 04:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dig it out and put in a new one
2016-03-14 21:48:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋