Concrete fence post extensions

[HuggyBidston]

Hi ,
I have a 4 foot fence with concrete posts in between each fence panel. I need to increase the height to at least 6 foot and I'm happy to purchase new panels , but really don't want to fit new posts. A quick Google shows the below, and they are designed for concrete posts , but worry the concrete posts with wooden toppers on will look horrid. Any alternatives or suggestions? Thanks

 

[blup]

Put the new panels in then screw the required width and length of treated timber into the end of the panel (about an inch thick). Repeat the other side. You will still get support for the panels from the slotted concrete post

 

[HuggyBidston]

Thanhks

Put the new panels in then screw the required width and length of treated timber into the end of the panel (about an inch thick). Repeat the other side. You will still get support for the panels from the slotted concrete post

Thanks , not sure I'm properly understanding you. Do you mean screw a piece of matching timber into the gap between the two fence panels , as below ?

 

[morqthana]

I don't know what blup meant, but while we wait for his reply, I'll offer my 2p-worth.

I share your concern that a bit of timber sat atop a concrete post is going to look naff. I'd be looking to completely shroud and extend the posts, either with a proprietary product like Easypost (disclaimer - that was simply the first one I found - there will be others you should look for), or by building my own - I'm thinking lengths of 150x20-25mm timber (or whatever makes sense for your posts) fixed to each face (will your neighbour allow access while you're doing this?) with more pieces between those above the top of the concrete posts to create extended slots.

 

[JohnD]

To blend in concrete posts and wood fencing, I use a dark brown fence stain, and a similar masonry paint ("bitter chocolate") on the concrete.

You can see the difference if you look closely, but behind foliage it is not noticeable. The paint also protects the concrete from water penetration and spalling, especially on the tops.

Whatever you do is going to look a bit odd, unless perhaps you clad the whole thing with a full height board on the exposed face.

 

[big-all]

dont forget you increase by 50% the wind load will about double
also if its a fence clasified as a front fence [forward off the principle elevation]in front off the front face off the house your restricted to 1m[4ft historical rights]

 

[morqthana]

Whatever you do is going to look a bit odd, unless perhaps you clad the whole thing with a full height board on the exposed face.

Which was what I suggested. Done neatly it could even look better than concrete.