If the post is set in concrete, you have to remove the concrete from the ground before you can set a new post. If the post has rotted, it may break apart, leaving part of it inside the footing. It's also possible that the post will come completely out of the concrete when you lif...
Many areas of the country use metal fence posts for wood fences, to provide a strong, long lasting post that stands up to wind and sun rot. The only problem with that solution is that they are just plain ugly. Here at TGG, we have a great yard and garden, but we couldn’t stand ...
Building a fence is all about the math. When it comes to determining the number of posts you will need to build your fence, you will need to know the size of your space, the materials allowed and a calculator to tackle the math. Luckily, there is plenty of expert advice on fence ...
Individual fence panels can be completely removed (if possible) if you have concrete posts for example and sprayed separately of mask off any areas you do not want to spray. For the best results repair or replace any damaged portions of the fence panels, posts or caps in advance. Individual...
Close off the top of the stairs, though the safest idea is to keep the walker on the ground floor, blocked off from the door to the basement. Remove throw rugs, which can cause a walker to tip over. Most important of all, stay close and attentive. ...
a stable foundation for your fence. Place the posts in the holes and use a level to ensure they're straight. Fill the holes back in, compacting the soil around the posts for extra stability. For additional support, concrete can be used, but it’s not essential for a basic fence. ...
I'd recommend removing old fencing posts using a hi-lift jack. The first section of fence I had to remove had 8 posts. It took about a half hour to remove all of them. Chain Hi-Lift Jack– Post Popper Hi-Lift Jack To remove the posts, I attached a 2×8 board to the post using...
Over the past 35 years or so, I have worked on a lot of fences. Below is some basic fence-building information, as well as a few twists that I have learned. Fence posts A homemade post driver. Note the heavy hunk of metal welded to the top. It gives mass to the driver, making ...
5. Wooden fence repairs (wood fence posts) Moisture,fungus, andinsectsare the primary causes of wood rot inwooden fences. If left unattended, wood rot can weaken and potentially damage your wood fence, requiring immediate wooden gate repairs. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the affected wo...
To further reduce flying debris, blasters may wrap chain-link fencing and geotextile fabric around each column. The fence keeps the large chunks of concrete from flying out, and the fabric catches most of the smaller bits. Blasters may also wrap fabric around the outside of each floor that ...