DulwichFox Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I need to replace a rotten fence post... I have had one done before that was set in concrete ... and it took a lot of drilling, chisling, hacking, swearing..This one is set in one of those 'Metapost' Spike things ..the wood has swelled and I need any ideas as to the best approach to do this.If I can clear the hole I should be able to insert the new post...Post is 3" square....This must be a common problem.. and there is bound to be an easier way to accomplish this...So.. any idea guys... DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/99980-rotten-fence-post-removal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 I've had a little brainwave.... Paving slab either side of hole.... 2 bricks .. and a steel plate with a hole ..... Then a heavy duty coach bolt through the hole screwed into end of post and try to pull it out by leverage..... then 2 more bricks until it comes clear... Foxy.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/99980-rotten-fence-post-removal/#findComment-979641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Remove the Metpost and post, buy a new Metpost, they're not expensive and you won't give yourself a hernia... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/99980-rotten-fence-post-removal/#findComment-979684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 All I can see is a square metal edge where the post was...It's at ground level.. not even sure it is a Metapost.. but its some sort of metal holder..Foxy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/99980-rotten-fence-post-removal/#findComment-979706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looks like a great way to spoil an afternoon. Any chance you can just leave it and hope it grows back? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/99980-rotten-fence-post-removal/#findComment-979725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Thanks *Bob* .. Helpful as ever.. .. Have you ever thought about working for The Citizens Advice Bureau.. :)Foxy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/99980-rotten-fence-post-removal/#findComment-979732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Drill-out the rotten wood (should be easier than unrotten wood) and replace with new postOrDig it all out (wrecker's bar will help) then pour concrete and set new post. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/99980-rotten-fence-post-removal/#findComment-979742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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