Fix fence post with rotten base.
I have a fence where some of the posts have broken off at ground level just above the concrete. I bought some Fencemate metal repair posts to fix them. Having removed the concrete on one of them the underground part is totally rotten with parts missing. It even had a root growing through it! The fence is good quality and in reasonable condition. It is the type with narrow vertical 'planks' and 3 horizontal triangular bars at various heights. The posts have cut-outs for the horizontal parts but I cannot see how to remove them if that is possible. Can I just fit the repair spike and concrete in leaving the rotten part in place or should I remove the rotten wood and just have the repair spike? Alternatively should I be getting someone to replace the whole post? submitted by /u/Archie_1 [link] [comments]
I have a fence where some of the posts have broken off at ground level just above the concrete. I bought some Fencemate metal repair posts to fix them. Having removed the concrete on one of them the underground part is totally rotten with parts missing. It even had a root growing through it! The fence is good quality and in reasonable condition. It is the type with narrow vertical 'planks' and 3 horizontal triangular bars at various heights. The posts have cut-outs for the horizontal parts but I cannot see how to remove them if that is possible. Can I just fit the repair spike and concrete in leaving the rotten part in place or should I remove the rotten wood and just have the repair spike? Alternatively should I be getting someone to replace the whole post?
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