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Posted by ianjones on October 11, 2006, 10:15 pm
All great suggestions. I like your idea with the 2x4 and the finish
1x8. The only issue is that with 45 fence posts I would looking at a
significant additional cost. I am going to price it out anyways and if
it doesn't prove too expensive I may go that route.
One other question - what is the optimal clearance between the fence
and ground? I want to keep small animals (cats) from going under it but
it is somewhat moist and I want to avoid rot as much as possible.
Thanks again.
JimR wrote:
> Others may have better ideas, but I don't think you'll be happy with any of
> your three choices. I'm afraid that anchoring the post only where the two
> pieces meet will not only be very weak but also not look very good. Posts
> should support the fence, but with your plan the fence panels would be
> supporting the post. I'm assuming your posts are 4x4 pt lumber, not round
> fence posts.
>
> It seems to me that your posts only have to be tall enough to support the
> topmost rail, so you may not have to have the post go all the way to 6'.
> I'd suggest that you cut the extension to the added length you'll need, then
> use 2 x 4s on either side of the existing post plus the extension, securing
> through the 2x4s and 4x4 posts with carriage bolts. This ought to be
> something you can do in short order and should be strong enough for a stable
> fence. It may look a little cobbled-up, so you may want to put a 1 x 8
> facing (trimmed to 6 1/2" width)over the inside of the posts to hide the
> built-up post, then put a cap on the new post to protect the endgrain from
> rain.
>
> p.s. -- I saw your post in both fora. --
>
> > This is a duplicate from alt.home.lawn.garden - I did not know the best
> > place to post it.
> >
> > I am replacing the panels on my fence because of rot and lack of
> > integrity (1 x 3 cross pieces). It is currently 4' tall and I am
> > installing 6' panels. The posts are cemented in and in good shape - I
> > would like to keep them. They are on 8' centers. What would be the best
> > method for adding 2'+ to the posts? I was thinking I could toe nail
> > (least desirable) but I could also use some square metal brackets on 2
> > sides (not bad) or several wood dowels (time consuming - there are 45
> > posts). I think the best and cleanest install would be to use (if it
> > exists) a screw that is threaded on both ends. With a couple pilot
> > holes I could screw into the extension and then twist the whole unit
> > onto the existing post. The panels have 3 cross pieces and since 1
> > would fall on the extended piece it should keep it from ever twisting.
> >
> > My question is what would be the best option as far as stability, ease
> > of installation and aesthetics (in that order I think). If my screw
> > option is the best - do those exist and what would they be called? Does
> > anyone have a online resource for that stuff? Are they made big enough?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Ian
> >
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