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Posted by tom g on June 17, 2006, 12:35 pm
I have a couple of fence posts (CCA 4x4) that have split open at the
top. Split is about 3/4" wide and 5" long. The fence itself is in good
shape. How can I keep these posts "together" or at least prevent the
gap from getting worse? Some kind of special bracing or fastener? Wood
putty?
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Posted by on June 17, 2006, 2:26 pm
big screws, then paint or seal somehow
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Posted by Tony Hwang on June 17, 2006, 2:29 pm
tom g wrote:
> I have a couple of fence posts (CCA 4x4) that have split open at the
> top. Split is about 3/4" wide and 5" long. The fence itself is in good
> shape. How can I keep these posts "together" or at least prevent the
> gap from getting worse? Some kind of special bracing or fastener? Wood
> putty?
Hi,
If I were you, Sqeeze in some epoxy into the crack, wrap it with a metal
band using screws, then install a ornametal cap on it. Wide jaw clamp
may be handy.
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on June 17, 2006, 2:43 pm
tom g wrote:
> I have a couple of fence posts (CCA 4x4) that have split open at the
> top. Split is about 3/4" wide and 5" long. The fence itself is in good
> shape. How can I keep these posts "together" or at least prevent the
> gap from getting worse? Some kind of special bracing or fastener? Wood
> putty?
I have seen large U shaped nails that appear to be used for that exact
purpose. I don't know where you might find them, I have seen them on post.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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Posted by Andy on June 17, 2006, 2:52 pm
Joseph Meehan wrote:
> I have seen large U shaped nails that appear to be used for that exact
> purpose. I don't know where you might find them, I have seen them on post.
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Andy writes:
They are called "fence staples" and are used to fasten wire, such as
barbed wire, into wooden posts..... They might work if the split is
narrow.
However, the best fix is to get some galvanized wire, such as is used
for
electric fences, and wrap about 10 turns around the top of the post, in
effect binding the split together.....
Andy in Eureka, Texas
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