Fence problem | DIY Forums
WEBOct 19, 2022 · I erected our fence in April of this year. As the months went on I started noticing a gap forming between the post and panel. Though it was due to the weather, wood contracting. It only became obvious months later when the panels at the far right started to bow inwards. The neighbour behind me had their driveway stoned.
Attaching Fence Posts to Timber/Planters | DIY Forums
WEBApr 10, 2021 · The first issue is that the bottom of the first part of the fence there are currently placed four thick pieces of timber, this is because the gardens are on a slope… I’m thinking about using bolt down supports and attaching these to the wood to then erect the fence post. Would this provide enough support to the post to create a solid fence?
Fence Post Question | DIY Forums
WEBDec 23, 2021 · The scenario is that I have a dwarf wall along one side of my property. This is topped with feather edge boarding which is supported by vertical fence posts(100mm x 100mm) These are bolted to the dwarf wall. However one post is not perfectly secured to the dwarf wall at the base of the post.
Fence is being bowed | DIY Forums
WEBOct 19, 2022 · I erected our fence in April of this year. As the months went on I started noticing a gap forming between the post and panel. Though it was due to the weather, wood contracting. It only became obvious months later when the panels at the far right started to bow inwards. The neighbour behind me had their driveway stoned.
Temporary privacy screen | DIY Forums
WEBJan 2, 2019 · I want to build a temporary privacy screen to block an addition 2 or 3 feet above sn existing 6' wood fence. I was thinking of contrusting an awning with pvc pipe and a tarp. I was going to set two, 6', 1 1/2" pvc pipes as posts in a 5 gallon buckets with cement. I then would construct another 2' section with tarp stretched between them.
What size fence gate | DIY Forums
WEBMar 15, 2018 · Hello. I have a 127" opening on the side of my house that I want to put a chain link gate. The pre-made set said 5x10ft (5x9.5) 2 pieces. Will the space I have be enough for the pre-made gate with posts.
Replacing Rotten Fence Post | DIY Forums
WEBNov 18, 2014 · In the recent Windy weather, part of our fence blew over. Thankfully it was only a spur from the perimeter fence which acts as a "bin bay" for the wheelie bins. The posts are 3x6" and were rotten in the concrete base, plus several inches above where it snapped. I cut off the rotten wood from the panel, plus a little extra:
Wooden pillar repair | DIY Forums
WEBOct 28, 2023 · Im a newbie here so hi to everyone. I have a wooden fence pillar (pic attached) which has split. Obviously rain is getting into it and its getting a bit soft so probably needs replacing but in the mean time im thinking of filling in the split with wood filler and then clamp the sides of the pillar together with cable tie or some sort of clsmp.
Is it wood oil enough protection against rain? | DIY Forums
WEBOct 18, 2020 · I have done recently a house number sign by myself and to protect a piece of timber I have used some wood oil as a protection against rain (it is on a outside wall). The screws that I have used are stainless steel, but I am wondering if the wood will last against rain and humidity (now with the winter season coming).
Placing fence along external wall | DIY Forums
WEBSep 2, 2023 · Placing fence along external wall. Thread starter mtrob2020; Start date Sep 2, 2023; M. mtrob2020. Joined ...