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Plug gaps in chain-link fence Puddin' Man 07-21-2007
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Posted by Puddin' Man on July 21, 2007, 5:56 pm

I'm gonna try as volunteer for foster of a dog rescued from a killer-pound
or somesuch.

Likely a small (30-40 lb) problem dog, liable to squeeze thru gaps
in my backyard chain-link fence, run like hell, take fo'ever to
find 'em.

Almost everywhere a post butts up against something (a bldg., another
fence, etc), there is a gap that such dog could squeeze thru.

I got a 4" gap between a post and a brick house. I could maybe
get a 4x4 in there if I could secure it to the post.
This part of fence belongs to a neighbor: they likely won't
mind a strap or such, but I can't drill their post.

Is there anything like plumbers (metal) strapping tape but
heavier: still somewhat pliable but lots stronger?

Any other ideas?

Thx,
Puddin'

"Mit der Dummheit kaempfen Goetter selbst vergebens!"
-Friedrich Schiller

Posted by mm on July 21, 2007, 7:32 pm
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:56:20 -0500, Puddin' Man

>
>I'm gonna try as volunteer for foster of a dog rescued from a killer-pound
>or somesuch.
>
>Likely a small (30-40 lb) problem dog,

I thought that weight was medium.

> liable to squeeze thru gaps
>in my backyard chain-link fence, run like hell, take fo'ever to
>find 'em.

Not only that, but in most or all places, you'd be liable for the
damage and injuries it causes if you have a crummy fence or otherwise
let it out.

Until you finish your fence, you could get a trolley with a long leash
on a long line, so that he could cover most of the back yard. Maybe
even to the fence so you could find out which holes he most wants to
exit.

Posted by Nancy Young on July 21, 2007, 7:56 pm


> I got a 4" gap between a post and a brick house.

I once had a situation like that, I put a metal fence support
in the gap. You have to hammer it into the ground. They
are quite sturdy.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=92063-80032-UPL04&lpage=none

or

Item #92063 at Lowes.

Just an idea.

nancy



Posted by Colbyt on July 21, 2007, 9:06 pm

>
> I'm gonna try as volunteer for foster of a dog rescued from a killer-pound
> or somesuch.
>
> Likely a small (30-40 lb) problem dog, liable to squeeze thru gaps
> in my backyard chain-link fence, run like hell, take fo'ever to
> find 'em.
>
> Almost everywhere a post butts up against something (a bldg., another
> fence, etc), there is a gap that such dog could squeeze thru.
>
> I got a 4" gap between a post and a brick house. I could maybe
> get a 4x4 in there if I could secure it to the post.
> This part of fence belongs to a neighbor: they likely won't
> mind a strap or such, but I can't drill their post.
>
> Is there anything like plumbers (metal) strapping tape but
> heavier: still somewhat pliable but lots stronger?


There is a clamp that attaches to a post that allows another post to be
anchored to it. Made for a line post it will work on a terminal post. Here
is a pic:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=55563-264-087053&lpage=none

Sold at the BORG.



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