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Posted by Heathcliff on October 12, 2006, 6:40 pm
ianjones 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?
>
> Thanks!
> Ian
Another way would be to join the existing post and the extension piece
with a lap joint. Like so:
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Using glue and screws or bolts. Might be better looking than the
mending plates.. -- H
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