Fixing A Wooden Fence Post

Tools needed to do the fence repair 1 set of 2 post buddy stakes drilling hammer power drill 2 exterior wood screws 2 4 piece of wood one that is long enough approx 6 to prop against the fence post to sturdy and straighten it in.

Fixing a wooden fence post.

Break up the concrete. As stated in a previous article about wooden fence maintenance replacing your fence is quite costly and can run anywhere between 3 to 13 per linear foot just for materials. Project step by step 5 dig the right size hole. With a chainlink fence this is usually as simple as removing the retaining clips and the post cap to free it from the fence panel.

A rotted post will most likely need to be dug out and replaced with a new post set in concrete. So in an effort to avoid this cost this article was written to show the best way to fix a leaning fence yourself without even having to remove the fence posts. Wood is especially prone to expanding and contracting over time. For a wooden fence you re going to need a few spare 2x4x8s to create some bracing for your fence panels first.

Dig a semicircular hole around one side of the concrete pier. Remove the old post. Work gloves safety goggles. Make the hole large.

Here are some specific fence maintenance tips based on fence type. Loose or leaning posts can be reinforced. Make sure your hole is. If your fence repairs are extensive it may be time to replace it.