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Posted by Joe on October 12, 2006, 8:32 pm
aemeijers@att.net wrote:
> > 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?
> >
> Check local metal supply house for square-section steel tube (like apartment
> carports are framed with) the correct size to fit tightly over the post, and
> go up another 2 feet. 30" ought to work. You will need a rain cap (stock
> item at fence or deck aisle), and you'll have to paint them the same general
> color as the wood, but they won't look funny. A couple of through bolts with
> a 6" overlap will be plenty strong. For just 2 feet, the square plastic
> tubular fence posts would likely be strong enough, as long as the panels
> were securely bolted lower down onto the real post.
>
> aem sends....
This will be by far the best looking and easiest scheme for post
extensions.
But first price all the pieces you need, figure you can cut 4
extensions out of a 10' post or 3 out of an 8'. Price the same number
of new posts with concrete if needed. Make a reasonable estimate of the
time to yank out the old posts amd replace.The square extensions will
likely be four times faster. Sit back, pop the top on a cold one as you
decide what matters most, money or your time and then go for it.
Joe
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