How to Fix a Broken Fence Post Quickly and Easily
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2024
- In this video i will show you how to fix a broken fence post and you wont believe how easy this method is. This DIY guide will show you how to use a concrete fence repair spur to repair a fence that is leaning or broken quickly and easily. From digging out your broken post to using postcrete, we will cover it all in this video.
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⚪ M10 Coach Screws - amzn.to/3SoywnV
⚪ Repair Spur and Postcrete can be found at Wickes or B&Q
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Please make another vid that shows us how to fix a broken country.
Quickly and Easily.
Easy , don't elect morons
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"Bit of a bodge" suggests you are modest. Working for tightarse clients encourages that in my experience. Good job.
Best video I've seen using this technique...Yes you could just replace whole post, but if panel fixtures are on the neighbours side, you need access to the neighbours garden...and we don't all get on with our neighbours...!
That's the situation I'm in now. Fence is leaning in multiple consecutive sections, but the boards connect on the other side of the fence and the guy living next door has been ignoring us trying to make plans to replace about 54 feet (16.5 meters) of fence.
@@darkchia00 If you do get to replace whole fence, best to use concrete posts and gravel boards, I have concrete posts with the groove so when panel rots you can slide/drop another panel in to the posts, but you will need help as the concrete posts are very heavy..! Wood posts waste of time, keep rotting...Concrete and you will probably never have to replace a post...
DIY is right. For the same effort you can and should change the post as any proper builder would
😂 I was thinking the same thing after him cementing it in place lol
With the concrete post it won't rot.
@@Jimmy59479 Thought the same thing as soon as he broke out the rotary hammer. Because all homeowners have those.. Really don't understand this level of repair. You have it dug out like that, just replace the post, would have been much quicker and easier and had a better end result.
Good alternative to replacing a post that’s just gonna rot again. I like it
Glad you like it!
Wow I’ve never seen that technique before. Very interesting. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks, will do!
I've done similar repairs using lengths of L-shaped steel extrusion, but those concrete spurs are a neat manufactured solution! I think I'd consider adding washers to the coach bolts, though.
Yeah you could. The hole inside the concrete post is conical. So the further you drive the bolt into the concrete the more it bites.
Good tutorial, thanks for the effort to show us. Once everything was exposed, I myself would just go the extra mile and replace the whole post.
Yes, and I don't even know if they're available in Lowes or Home Depot, but the UK price is 33 US dollars, which is way more than a new post!
@@JohnJones-qy5ko Yeah - but if you take a fence post out, it will damage the fence panels even more. So you might have much greater cost. Then it's not really a repair, but a replacement :)
@@rogink True, it depends on your situation. My fence panels are already damaged so they need work as well.
I live in Canada and have adopted the "Let it ROT" attitude. It's the quickest way.
I've got a broken fence post that I've had propped up while I figure out how to fix it. Your video has shown me how simple it is to remedy. Cheers. I've dug the concrete bases of fence posts out in the past with a club hammer and big chisel and it's been a absolute nightmare so the last time, I invested in a rotary hammer drill to break the concrete up and boy, what a difference that made. You definitely need one of these if you're hoping to repair a broken post in a couple of hours.
Glad it helped!
Awesome work. Never saw this technique before.
I like this quick fix. I live in the states and I have this problem with a post on my fence, and I noticed someone commented to just replace the post. In my case, that would be laborious because I used pickets instead of panels, 2x4's and the 4x4's of course and that would be a lot of work, and I actually did most of my fence when my husband broke his leg. He is just offering a quick fix. TFS
Why do people in the states always mention they live in the states? 😂
And did your husband get his leg fixed with professional treatment or was that also too laborious?
Nowaday, itis very hard to get someone in to do small repair, very helpful to DIY! THANKS!
I've got one of those to fix at home. Love these simple videos.
Superb, so useful. I'm confident enough i can't mess this up too much and i'm gonna try it!
You can do it!
Great work done here, fast simple and durable fixation
Thanks 👍
Excellent and very timely video. Thank you 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant. Just what needed to fix my fence 😊
👍 great
Perfect job
Excellent video in terms of both presentation and content. I work as a handyman and have steered clear of post repairs for the most part but your technique might be something I'd consider doing now. I live near the sea where there are lots of strong winds and so lots of broken fence posts!
Thanks! Sounds like you could get some easy work around your area doing this job for people
love your videos! I just wanted a media wall, but was planning to replace my gate and fix my fence, and you have ticked all the boxes to amazing stuff thanks
Glad I could help!
Great repair instructions. Thanks.
Looking forward to more workshop videos.
Thanks. Very soon!
The diagram of the string on the post on white board was finishing touch genius. Rocket science 😂 thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful! 😂
Another brilliant 'how to' tutorial, many thanks.
You're very welcome!
Thanks - that was a really nicely explained repair and really well delivered 👌🏼
Glad you liked it!
As a fellow newbie DIY UA-camr, the quality of your Videos are not easy, as i am finding out. Well done mate.
Im inspired to do my fences on my own. Great video.
Go for it!
Another quality video in simple detail People’s diy man 👏🏻
Thanks I do try
Couldn't agree more
Great video as the last storm took down a fence screening my oil tank. Now I know exactly who to properly fix. Thanks
Glad it helped
great repair job, I have this problem and this will help me do the repairs
Thanks mate. I have seen these posts implemented as a final result but good to see how it's done. Great job done. 🙏
Thanks 👍
Outstanding agreed
May God continue to bless you your work is second to none.
Good job anything on fence gate building
Similar happened to our fence a couple of years ago. Fixed/supported it with £3 steel straps. Still going strong.
Great job thank you for explaining
Glad it was helpful!
Love the arm sleeves.
Perfect Thanks
Welcome 👍
Nice! Those repair spurs are great! I've ever seen that type of prpoduct here in the States. Texas is the land of wood fences in developments. We use cedar wood for the fence slats and pressure treated wood for 4x4 posts and bracing 2x4s. Fences last a long time. It' usually not moisture but just lousy installs that gets our posts. I got one in my backyard now that I could use one of those concrete spurs!
A top job by a top bloke.
Thanks
thanks for the review 👍👍
No problem 👍
Hello from Canada...great video!!! A tough winter here and my fence did not stand up well! Just chatted with my neighbour and he suggested YT, glad I found you...Cheers!!
Thanks for watching 👍
Great video man.. always a good watch. Keep them coming please xx
Thanks, will do!
You are the man.
Thanks.
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Great production. Great job. Thanks.
Glad to help!
Brilliant guy. Many thanks
You're welcome!
Well done mate, cheers
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great job TY
A simply brilliant video. Really helpful, clear and concise. Thank you, couldn’t have done the job without your help.
Glad it helped
@@TheDIYGuy1 honestly couldn’t have done it without you help!. The video really was brilliantly done thanks again
Excellent solution! Got a couple posts in need of resuscitation and has never seen this before. It’s a bit like sistering cracked ribs on a wooden boat.
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Nice job and well explained as usual 👍
Thanks 👍
I'm so glad you "posted" this video ❤
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@@TheDIYGuy1
Ahh come on!
A missed opportunity:
Thanks for your support.
😂😂 damn I did miss it. You guys are good.
@@TheDIYGuy1 It's a good job you didn't take " a fence" at his remark.😋
Thank you for this video. Great job!
Glad it was helpful!
Cheers that was a great easy fix,,will be sorting my fence posts out the same way in the coming weeks 👍 😊
Glad it helped
Great video, clear instructions and very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant video the tune was great too 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks 👍 glad you liked it
Great video !! thanks
Your welcome
Awesome video. Just about to tackle mine 👌🏻
Good luck!
Another quality how-to video is now moved to my DIY Guy playlist.👍👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks 👍🙏
Many thanks for a great video.
You are welcome!
Fantastic video. I have 5 posts that have rotted and snapped and are currently propped up by temporary supports. Every time I look out into my garden, I just end up walking away from the window 🤣 What I also found was that Wickes' prices for spurs were about a tenner more expensive than from my local merchants, but I guess if you're in a hurry, then needs must...
Another great video. More on your workshop please.
Thanks. Very very soon
Nice and simple
Thank you 😊
Nice never thought about doing it like this
many thanks for a great guide 👍
Anytime
Nice job!
Excellent job
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Thanks a lot!
You're welcome!
Thanks mate! Great TIPS you just saved me $$$
Glad I could help!
Brother you've just saved me a lot of grief and wasted money - money that I don't have to spare! I have about 300' of fence that has gone just like the one in this video, and have been planning to replace it all this spring when the better weather comes.
I've never seen concrete spurs like what you used here, but will look for them. If worse comes to worst, I will cut some 4" x 4" post sections and make my own.
I'm embarrassed to say that I should have thought of this simple solution on my own, but I'm grateful you went to the trouble to show us how you did it.
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It’s a nice fix for sure. However, if you don’t find the same materials…you could try buying a galvanized piece of fence pipe and sink it into the ground a few feet …. how deep depends on the load to be carried and your local frost line if applicable. You can use several fastening techniques as well as hiding the pipe with simple “boxing techniques”.
** The pipe can be sunk into the ground using a sledge hammer or set in place in a cement base according to the planned duration of the fix and/or budget concerns.
In fact most folks should always use galvanized piping for posts and then dress them up with wood boxing. No rot … no worries. 😉
@@presspound7358
The galvanized pipe is a great suggestion; probably even stronger than concrete spurs, as it won't crack pr bend - at least not a thick walled pipe won't. I'll look into it. As long as it can be secured strongly enough, it should innthwory last decades.
Thanks for your idea!
Great idea
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Thanks very nice
Most welcome
just what i needed ! Thanks :)
Happy to help!
Nice work
Awesome another fix it diy vid added to my list 👊🏻👍🏻
Awesome! Thank you!
Good job. Earned a USA subscriber.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for subscribing
excellent and saves a lot of hassle
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Nice Video mate, Thank You
No problem 👍
Sweet thanks
No problem 👍
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
This is an excellent explanation and runthrough, thanks a load. Do you have recommendations of how to get an old 4x4 post out of an existing cement base without starting over and trying to dig out the old one? I bought a house and it looks like someone just sawed through the posts on the patio, leaving smooth tops in cement anchors - I'd like to replace them and build a nice patio cover, without having to dig out a bunch of cement.
Superb instruction film. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks for the sub!
Thank you Sir .
Most welcome
I really enjoy watching your DIY instructional videos. I want to repair my backyard rotten wood fence posts with concrete spurs. However, I couldn't find any home improvement centers in California that offer it.
Hmm I’m afraid I can’t help with that.
Lol the British video's always seem to help me more than the others. Not saying the American made videos are bad, but this works better for me! Thank you!!! Cheers!
Glad to help
Great video 👌🙏
Brilliant
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Thank you for another very interesting and enjoyable video to watch. I really enjoy watching your videos and have been a subscriber of your channel for a long time now so please don’t be offended when I say the following. I started my bricklaying apprenticeship way back in 1971 at the tender age of 15, and one of the first things that was drummed into us all was that the word plum was to be used when referencing the vertical, and the word level was to be used when referencing the horizontal (and never were we allowed to mix them up😅). Like I said before I don’t wish to offend you as you are very knowledgeable in a great many areas and make many wonderful videos, so please accept this little correction in the way that it was intended 😊👍
No offence taken, your right. I just generalise when I say level as that’s what most people will know it as. Thanks for following the channel.
Fantastic! I need to do 5 broken posts and I never knew about those concrete support posts. Doing this will save me so much time. Thank you 👍
Glad to help!
excellent
Thanks!
VERY GOOD
Thanks
Exellent job😊
Cheers
I had this happen two years ago. Just as easy to prop up the two panels with spare wood, dig out the rotten bottom of the post and slot in a new one. Works a treat and not difficult to do.
Great video.
Thanks!
Very usefulness video!
What exact bolts did you use to attach the post to the concrete support?
Just Found this Channel have Subscribed and like the content and your easy guying and helpfull advice..Thanks
Awesome, thank you!
This is exactly what i need to fix my wobbly fence. 👍
Brilliant
This technique is amazing! It actually doesn't look that bad. I have never seen a concrete spur like this in any building supply that I have been to. I would have to manufacture the spurs myself, in order to accomplish this repair method. I suppose there is are steel rebars inside the spur? Possibly 4 pieces going vertical and attached by wiring small pieces together? I guess a person could construct a form with sleeves for the holes to illuminate drilling? I wouldn't enjoy storing them.
Glad you like it!
another great video keep it up 👍
Thanks, will do!
Good Video!!
Thanks
I put a half length hardwood post in the ground up against the failing post. I quickly pair the two posts together with a 2 inch wide band of galvanized sheet metal. One screw through the overlapping sheet metal holds the two posts securely together. I then put a lower band of sheet metal as well. It takes about 20 minutes to do and should last another 50 years or so! Another good thing is that I am using old posts, sheet metal and screws which I have saved or found by the roadside!