New Fence Advice

[stevek31]

Hi , I need to replace my rotten wooden fence posts and have decided to replace them with concrete ones and gravel boards, I have a straight run of 8 fence panels starting against a brick wall and then 1 more panel at right angles on the other end returning against another brick wall.

First question is this- can I get a corner concrete post as opposed to the standard 'H' ones for a straight run ? or will I have to erect 2 in the corner.

Second question is this - do I put a concrete post up against the brick wall each end or do I fix a wooden post/baton down the wall and just attach the end wooden fence panels to this?.

Third question- where I come to the end of the run I will have a half panel to fit, what do I do with the gravel board to make it fit ?, whats the best way to cut one in half for example?, also on the 2 end panels what do I do with the gravel board if I'm fixing the end to a baton on the wall as it would have nothing to fix to?

Lastly , any tips to stop someone lifting a fence panel out for security measures ?

Thanks in advance for your help

 

[Diyisfun]

1, yes
2, Easier & cheaper using a baton
3, Cut with an angle grinder, you can hire one. use 2 batons & put the gravel board between
4, Use wooden wedges or screws

 

[fencer]

2. Use a wood wall plate 3inch x 2 inch and fix to the wall dont bother digging it into the ground, to fix the gravel board get one that has a horizontal slot at each end, then coach bolt the L shaped metal cleat to the wall plate, Fix gravel board to cleat with a blank dome headed nut With nylok nut, other end of board sits in post slot.

4. Dig in & concrete a close board wood back peg (2inch x 2inch x 12inch)
Central to the pannel or one each end, then nail through from oposite side of pnnel into back peg to stop pannel being lifted out.