Propping up fallen fences

[Keitai]

Got a section of fence which blew over .

I planned to use repair spurs and add a couple of new posts. Should I also replace some of rails? Any tips to keepng it all level?

 

[blup]

A string line for the level, an offcut for spacing the overlap. Treated timber posts should be fine (get ones from timber merchants they are graded for level of treatment and will last longer than those sold in the Sheds). Concrete post mix is often used to bed in the posts but my fencing contractor used a very dry mix of sand shingle and a little cement. Very effective, dries solid and little or no movement of the post. No need for a wide hole which is useful where space is limited.

Blup

 

[HERTS P&D]

I would say, you can't make it any worse. But I've seen your previous work!

I take it that all professional fencing companies are busy and they call you out!



Andy

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

With all that's happening in the world you can always rely on Keitai to brighten it up.

Is this one of your previous jobs you've been called back to?

 

[Keitai]

Can you put a repair spur side on (no room behind)?

Or would I be better bracing it with neighbour's garage wall?

 

[HERTS P&D]

Brace it off the neighbour's garage wall, they won't mind.

Andy

 

[Keitai]

Brace it off the neighbour's garage wall, they won't mind.

Andy

Well the old lady wont notice or a long time probably but whether that's allowed dunno. Woukdnt a spur sideways on do it?

 

[blup]

Bracing against the wall won't help if the fence comes away from the wall. It's also trespass.

Blup

 

[Diver Fred]

Can you put a repair spur side on (no room behind)?
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Yes. I usually do as then the bolts are less likely to injure a person.

 

[Keitai]

Didn't brace it on wall but put repair spur in sideways. All digging was done with breaker except one. Did brace one post off a tree. Hardest was getting the old feathers on top of gravel boards. Put in three new railsmm

 

[Keitai]

With all that's happening in the world you can always rely on Keitai to brighten it up.

Is this one of your previous jobs you've been called back to?

No, it was from those storms last week