Thanks LL: of course, he's saying what you're saying he's saying. Told you I was thick. I get it now. Still seems a bit tricky to a DIY novice like me.
Thanks RH. I think I'm with you. You're suggesting I remove the concrete posts, cut them off at the bottom, put them back into the ground, then slide in the gravel boards, right? Mmmm. It's probably the only solution if I want to keep those concrete posts; though perhaps I might, for a hundred...
I really appreciate your replies, RH, so apologies if I'm being thick; but when you say 'grooves' do you mean the grooves in the sides of the concrete posts through which the panels slide down? If so, as pics shows, these grooves don't go right down to the ground – but stop about five inches...
Yes, the distance between posts is consistent at six feet – the typical length of a concrete gravel board – but spaces between fence panel and ground do vary slightly. Laying bricks in the space is an option, but would look pretty unsightly, no?
Here are a couple of photos of my fence. I hope they help show what I mean. Fence panels will slide down to about five inches off surface, but I want to cover that five inches, so can I use concrete gravel boards and if I can would I need to secure them to the posts? Thanks.
Following on from my question yesterday (//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=2046045#2046045) about gravel boards and fencing, I was wondering if someone could help me with this: I've decided to put down concrete gravel boards with existing concrete posts. However, the posts are old and...
Thanks both for replies. Yes, posts do have slots, but these don't go right to the ground. Instead there is a groove to hold panels up about five inches from soil – which is why I need gravel boards. I'll check tomorrow to see if gravel boards will simply fit between posts – I don't live at...
I'm fitting a new fence, but will keep the existing concrete fence posts. However, I'd prefer to use timber rather than concrete gravel boards – cost, aesthetics and ease – so how do I secure timber gravel board to the concrete post? Is this possible? Or am I making more trouble for myself than...
Thanks MW. Concrete was my first thought; but I got worried about using water around electrical cable, and thought there might be a safer option. The cable has also been slightly gnawed at by the mice – which I need to tackle too.
I've got a hole where electrical cable penetrates the wall at the front of house, which is allowing rodents through. What can I use to block up this hole? I've thought of cement; expanding foam; and silicone sealant – but I'm worried about damaging the electrical cable. Any help would be much...