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[annasz84]

Im tired of picking my neighbours rubbish that wind brings on my side of the picket fence so I decide to put a decking board as a makeshift " gravel board". How do I attach this to a fence post? What nails or brackets do I need? Im not interested in buying more timber. Thanks

 

[HERTS P&D]

Peice of batten screwed to the post then the gravel board screwed to the batten.

Andy

 

[Deleted member 323070]

Or some brackets like these:

Fence Brackets: Pack of 4 Fencefix U Brackets

Easy to use, our Fencefix U Brackets are designed to fix panels, trellis and gravel boards to garden posts. These versatile U brackets provide a secure and sturdy solution for all your garden fencing needs. Perfect for both DIY enthusiasts and professional installers, these brackets make it easy...

www.bmgardenbuildings.co.uk

 

[KentExpert]

This type of bracket is best. It screws into the fence post and then the board is attached to the bracket - https://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/...o-attach-panels-to-posts-4-clips-and-11-nails

The cheaper option that will work is to attach a piece of treated trellis batten and screw this to the post. Then screw through the board and into the batten. Pre-drill before screwing to reduce any chance of splitting the batten.

 

[robinbanks]

Drill at a 45 degree angle starting at the top of the gravel board approx 1 inch from the post, through the steel post holder, then wind a screw into it. Repeat on the face of the board near the bottom. You don't need a lot to retain these, skew screwing will be fine

If you don't fancy it, consider installing the gravel board underneath the bottom rail (it looks like it will fit) and either send a screw all the way though the post (and metal) and the board from the near side, or position the board under the bottom rail and zap a screw from the top all the way down through the rail and into the board