We set our fence posts too far apart. What is the best way to fix this?

Question

They are vinyl fence posts and we have already poured the concrete. What can we do to move them closer together?

Answer 1

Well there are only really two solutions. One dig them up chip off the concrete and put them where they should be. Two, place new ones half way between the existing ones, and adjust the size of the sections . I don't know what else you could do.

Answer 2

Accept the fact that MOVING is the best opition; as has been suggested. Miles of fence later. OOOPS is no sin.

Your more important issue will be in the stability of the new hole and back filling. BUT that too can be minor in the eventuall stability and attachment of th Vinyl fence panels.

Certainly a labor intensive task, and probably a multiple person job; you might assume that the post and concrete might weigh between 60 and 90 pounds; depending on the depth and how much you poured. But don't SHIM or add spacers as the panels are often designed at 8 ft and connect ON CENTER to a post.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

How far is to far?Are we talking an inch or two? Or is it more like a foot or two? If it's just an inch or two then go to your local home improvements store and purchase some pressure treated 1 by lumber, and stainless steel deck screws, and paint it to match the posts,( use some real good quality paint not the cheap stuff), you will also need to cut the tops of the posts off to allow for some of the pressure treated lumber to be inserted into the post to give the exterior pieces something to anchor to, vinyl isn't made for screw attachment it needs a backer and this way is the answer. This method can be used for up to 3" ( the way to obtain the three inches is to mechanically attach two pieces of two x lumber together thus giving you three inches nominal thickness) on each side of the post, that will give you six inches total in the hole. But if it is more then that this is my suggestion : I would suggest digging up the posts and re-planting them the proper distance apart. Rule of thumb; measure twice dig once. Or is that measure once and dig it back up later. R.O.F. / L.M.A.O.

Good luck

Answer 4

Around 6 feet. Measure the length of the fence edges and figure the posts will be equal distant apart and about 6 feet apart. For example, if the fence is 20 feet long, you will have three segments that are about 6-1/2 feet long. If it's 23 feet, you could then have four segments that are about 5-1/2 feet long or 3 segments that are about 7-1/2 feet long.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Sorry to say it.....but dig them up. If you have to use them again.....just dig the holes bigger and place them in with concrete attached. Once you have them level....pour in dirt around them and water it good, so the dirt will fill in around old concrete.

Answer 7

nothing u will have to move them again