Fence post(s) advice

[Maatz123]

Hi,

I need help with a fence across the back of garden which needs to end with an angle to a gate.

Post 1 - Concrete already in place, 2-way slot. Can I fix a panel onto from the side some how or am I going to have to replace with a 3-way slot or add a end slot post?

Post 4 - Needs to have a panel coming off at an angle to post 5. I can't find any advice on having a panel at an angle?

Post 5 - Needs replacing, again as it will have a panel coming into at an angle not sure what to do here?

Hope this makes sense.

 

[Tigercubrider]

If post one has a rear slot then you could fix timber to that, most posts have bolt holes in them. Then move the proposed fence line back 4” to go straight.
Then do similar on post four? But with an angled timber post.
There are various posts that have different slot orientations, so you could use a right angled corner post again with an angled timber either bolted on or screwed to the new fence panel (remembering it is now bigger)

Do you actually need a fence where the tree is?
The tree will grow and hit the fence anyway.

 

[JohnD]

4 and 5 will get pushed over by the tree.

Consider putting those two posts in the ground beaten down hard but not concreted in, it will be easier to dig out when you need to redo it,

For an angle, you can put two posts in, tightly butted together, one pointing in each direction

Or, if you use wooden posts, you can saw or chisel the faces to an angle where you attach your rails. This is easier if you are making up a timber fence rather than using panels. Start with a 4 or 6 inch post to allow for what you will be cutting away. I live in a coastal area with strong winds and have adopted wooden posts (bolted to concrete spurs to avoid rot) with long horizontal rails made from decking timber bolted along the top and bottom bridging several posts, it gives a lot of strength and rigidity and reduces movement in storms. In a bad storm I have had panels blown away or broken leaving the posts unscathed so an easy repair. I don't use panels any more.

I have a neighbour who uses loose-laid bricks round the trees instead of gravel boards, so he can relay them when pushed over, and lightly-nailed boards rather than whole panels, with no concreted-in posts by the trees.

 

[KentExpert]

Have you looked for angled fence posts? Can change direction between 30 -45 degrees - https://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/product/sc_667881nc/slotted-30-45-degree-angled-corner-post might work best and less faff trying to chisel away parts of posts or panels

 

[Maatz123]

Thanks for advice guys, helped a lot.

Completely understand about the posts close to the tree eventually moving, but I need to cover it, there's two big gaps either side of the tree that need to be blocked, plus it doesn't look very nice.

Like the idea of using a angled bit of timber at post 4.

Thanks again

 

[Why Not Indeed]

For 4-5 I would use chainlink fence rather than something hard.

 

[Deluks]

I'd go with John D's concrete spur and timber post for the whole shebang.
Yes you will have an odd concrete post in the corner, but you defo don't want to concrete in full length concrete posts next to a tree.

The unseen problem with putting posts next to a tree is that there's always that one thick root that's in the way of where your post needs to go.

Forget panels. The tree variables mean you might end up have to cut them down to size or modify them anyway. Using arris rails and feather edge you can fill in between posts wherever they land.

 

[scbk]

Good luck getting posts in at numbers 4 and 5! It will be roots all the way. If the roots are cut the tree will be damaged.

Is it a railway at the back? They have a nice secure fence, think I would live with that rather than build one in front. You'll lose a small amount of ground, and also have an area inaccessible for maintenance.

 

[Maatz123]

Good luck getting posts in at numbers 4 and 5! It will be roots all the way. If the roots are cut the tree will be damaged.

Is it a railway at the back? They have a nice secure fence, think I would live with that rather than build one in front. You'll lose a small amount of ground, and also have an area inaccessible for maintenance.

Yes its a railway, I appreciate your opinion, but I am spending a lot of time landscaping my entire garden, its a big project and will look amazing when finished, I won't be able to enjoy it with the unsightly railway fence on show.

 

[Tigercubrider]

Fix your fence panels to the chain link.

 

[Why Not Indeed]

Grow something up the railway fence.