fencing repair

johnvv · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 3:12 pm Post Subject: fencing repair

I have a 4ft high fence with concrete posts and would like to replace them with a 6ft fence. It seems to much work to replace the concrete posts. Can I just put the new fence panels in and then put a piece of 3x3 wood post above the concrete posts. Most of the panels are hidden behind scrubs. Will they be strong enough

breezer · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 3:52 pm Post Subject:

without knowing how deep the concrete posts are its hard to say

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johnvv · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 3:59 pm Post Subject:

The concrete posts are about 1ft in the ground and you cant move them. Thats why I dont want to get them out. Far far too much work.

breezer · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 4:03 pm Post Subject:

6:1 hmmmmm 6:2 is ideal

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masona · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 4:36 pm Post Subject:

johnvv wrote:

The concrete posts are about 1ft

Shouldn't be too difficult if there're 1ft in the ground and should be at least 2ft in the ground, so really best to take them out. If you hose the post holes down with plenty of water then lever backward & forward which should work it way loose. If you use 6ft panel with the 4ft posts you will then have a greater area wind span putting pressure onto the posts.

david and julie · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:08 pm Post Subject:

People sometimes put 2ft of lattice on the top instead, would that be any good?

masona · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:14 pm Post Subject:

It would but depend how much privacy johnvv want.

mildmanneredjanitor · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:32 pm Post Subject:

Put the trellis at the bottom...

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big-all · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:18 pm Post Subject:

couple of points to note if you put six foot panels up
you increasing the area for the wind to hit by 30%
not only that the fence panels will have to support
the post extensions so in effect your asking your
top post fixing to support nearly half the pannel
plus the added bit of post

i think if your trying to cut corners you may
have to do it properly in ayear or two as things
creak groan and break

good luck with what you choose anyway

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johnvv · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 5:57 pm Post Subject:

Thanks for all replies. The wind problem is what Im worried about. Once I have got the panels out, I will have a look to see how secure the posts are. Ive been told to hire a kangol to dig out the posts, but everyone at work saids its too much work. Will report back soon