 Severely sagging fence (by J [FL]) Mar 18, 2019 6:45 AM
 Severely sagging fence (by Robert J [CA]) Mar 18, 2019 7:22 AM
Severely sagging fence (by JB [OR]) Mar 18, 2019 7:36 AM
Severely sagging fence (by MikeA [TX]) Mar 18, 2019 7:38 AM
Severely sagging fence (by Small potatoes [NY]) Mar 18, 2019 8:18 AM
Severely sagging fence (by J [FL]) Mar 18, 2019 8:20 AM
Severely sagging fence (by fred [CA]) Mar 18, 2019 11:20 AM
Severely sagging fence (by LindaJ [NY]) Mar 18, 2019 11:33 AM
Severely sagging fence (by Deanna [TX]) Mar 18, 2019 1:12 PM
Severely sagging fence (by J [FL]) Mar 18, 2019 2:08 PM
Severely sagging fence (by Vee [OH]) Mar 18, 2019 4:46 PM
Severely sagging fence (by Wilma [PA]) Mar 19, 2019 12:01 PM
Severely sagging fence (by plenty [MO]) Mar 19, 2019 12:17 PM
Severely sagging fence (by J [FL]) Mar 20, 2019 6:38 AM
Severely sagging fence (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 6:45 AM
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Fence at rear of rental is tilting towards neighbor at 45 degree angle in one section. I tried to pull it by hand and it will not move. I don't have access to the neighbor's backyard. Another issue is that there is sort of a mini-jungle of tall tropical plants in this one corner of my property, although there is a narrow space where I can walk to get to the damaged fence area.
I was thinking of putting in another 4 X 4 post a foot or two back from the sagging area and then using racheting tie downs to secure the sagging post. I'm not sure this is the best idea.
There are only a couple of fence panels damaged, I could pay someone to replace this but they will probably gouge me with a minimum charge. Also another complication is a giant oak tree and it's root system in that corner of the yard.
My main concern is dogs getting in or out of this property.
Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
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Severely sagging fence (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 7:22 AM
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Since a fence is for the benefit of both properties, I would have a talk with the neighbors for limited access to repair or replace the fence post. Also they make a fence post repair product that can be hammered between the post and cement base to make it stand straight again. Called "Simpson Strong-Tie Black Powder-Coated 12-Gauge E-Z Mender". --47.156.xx.xx |
Severely sagging fence (by JB [OR]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 7:36 AM
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I wouldn't be surprised if that large tree's root system is causing this. That could really complicate what you're trying to do here. You may need to just start tearing some fence boards off and checking out the leaning posts to find out. If you can gain access to the other side it certainly sounds like a better way to get to it perhaps. --24.20.xxx.xxx |
Severely sagging fence (by MikeA [TX]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 7:38 AM
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I won't use 4x4 wood posts anymore, they rot off at the ground and fall over as you described in just a few years. Use a thick wall metal post with the associated brackets to attach to the rails. You will have to use a ratchet connected to a temporary stake out in the yard to pull it back upright. A post will not likely take that kind of pressure without also bending towards the lean.
We just had a huge windstorm here, one lesson learned was on the post selection. I have a fairly new fence that used the thin wall metal posts from Lowes, they bent over at the ground. The thick wall posts that came from a fencing supply company held up perfectly. --50.26.xx.xxx |
Severely sagging fence (by Small potatoes [NY]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 8:18 AM
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A property line fence should be built about 3'off your property line so you can go around the other side and maintain it --66.87.xxx.xxx |
Severely sagging fence (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 8:20 AM
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OK thanks for the ideas.
I would just let the fence collapse, since it's hidden, but I'm concerned that if I do that I could be liable for my future tenants' dogs if they escape, or for one of my tenants getting attacked if someone else's dog makes it's way in. --72.188.xxx.xxx |
Severely sagging fence (by fred [CA]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 11:20 AM
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If this fence is on the property line, then both homeowners are to maintain it.
If you have a tenant with a dog, or have a pool, you have to have a fence in proper condition, and if your neighbor refuses to help with the repair, then you have to shell out the money, to get the fence fixed. --99.59.x.xxx |
Severely sagging fence (by LindaJ [NY]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 11:33 AM
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Is this a wood fence? Stockade type as we call it. Solid panels? If you want to let it fall in that area but are afraid of the dog, put up a page wire fence or cattle fence to span the area that is leaning. Still keeps the dog in, but you don't have to repair the fence. --108.4.xxx.xx |
Severely sagging fence (by Deanna [TX]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 1:12 PM
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At our place, we used 2" oilfield pipe as an affordable substitute for the shiny pristine aluminum posts. (They come in 30' lengths and get cut down to 8' posts.) We coated them with a black rustproof paint (with our hands, wearing vinyl gloves, letting them dry) and concreted them into place (rented an augur for the day to drill the holes).
They've held up well for just shy of 8 years. The coating has flaked and peeled some, and one pipe actually had real damage and rusted through. The wind storm from last week finished knocking it over, so DH is going to get that replaced and secured again.
Otherwise, it helped make an expensive project more affordable. --166.137.xxx.xx |
Severely sagging fence (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 2:08 PM
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Thanks LindaJ, yes it's wood. I've actually been thinking I may have to create some kind of jerry rigged new fence enclosing the damaged area. The current fence is in very bad shape. --72.188.xxx.xxx |
Severely sagging fence (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 4:46 PM
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A idea with wood fence construction it to put slats on both sides of the horizontal runners, this allows the air to pass thru without a heavy load on the uprights, the wind mostly passes thru.
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Severely sagging fence (by Wilma [PA]) Posted on: Mar 19, 2019 12:01 PM
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Simpson Strong Tie products are great! I'd considered that option myself. --71.175.xxx.xxx |
Severely sagging fence (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Mar 19, 2019 12:17 PM
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Stop saying anything in your advertising about a fenced yard. Let them draw their own conclusions. Will you get more rent if its fenced... ? In my area yes.. so i would fix it right. Perhaps take down the tree and remove the undergrowth and just do it right and pay the cost to have it done. --99.203.xx.xxx |
Severely sagging fence (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 20, 2019 6:38 AM
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Thanks, I agree, mentioning "fenced yard" in ad is unnecessary. I'll just include a photo of the backyard.
This is an enormous oak tree that appears to be in good health...I think having it removed would be too expensive.
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