Can I reuse fence posts?

To recap, reusing fence posts as fence posts should only be done if the wood isn't too old, is sturdy, and isn't rotten. If it is too old, not sturdy, or part of it had to be removed because of rot then use the wood for decoration or small structures like short fences or garden hose stands.

Can I reuse a fence post with concrete on it?

Posts with concrete at the base are the most difficult to remove and reuse because the concrete base is larger than the post, which makes pulling it up through the ground much harder.

Can you reset fence posts?

Reset the fence post before this happens by digging a larger hole, adding gravel at the base, bracing the post upright with two-by-fours or cement blocks and filling the hole with quick-dry cement. You may need an assistant to accomplish this task easily.

Can you reuse a metal fence post?

Whether the fence is over your property line, or maybe the fence was installed badly, you can actually pull chain link fence posts and reuse them. Though it isn't technically challenging to dig out a fence post, it can be hard work, especially if your posts are set in concrete.

How do I uninstall and reinstall a fence post?

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How do you remove wooden posts from concrete?

You can dig around the post hole, and then use several long pry bars to lever the concrete footing out of the ground. If the wood left inside the footing is not completely rotten, then you can sometimes screw a large eyebolt into the wood and then pull it out with a rope or chain.

Can you drill into concrete fence posts?

It is possible to drill into a concrete fence post. With the proper tools and approach, it's easier than you might think. There are some necessary things to take into consideration before you start drilling, such as the type of drills you will need and the specifications of your posts.

How do you move a concrete fence post?

It's probably 18-24" in the ground and set in concrete. If you do need to remove it, dig down one side of it with a narrow spade (or better still a trenching tool) and lever it into the hole you've just made - sufficient to loosen it enough to remove. It will be heavy - try to set up some form of lever to lift it out.

How do you clean concrete fence posts?

Detergent and water makes a perfect mixture when washing concrete. It's readily available and effective! There are also some commercial products you can use. You want to choose something gentle and do not hand-wash unsealed surfaces.

How do you strengthen a weak fence post?

To reinforce a weakened post, just insert the pointed end of the E-Z Mender against the post at grade, and drive it down with a sledgehammer until the top of the nailing lug is even with the ground.

Why do fence posts rot?

The main cause is the wood having prolonged exposure to moisture in soil which means fence posts decay at ground level – just above the concrete base. This means the post will still be solid below and above the damaged area. Insect infestations can also cause rotting in wooden fence posts.

How deep should a fence post be?

Dig post hole so diameter of the hole is 3 times the width of the post (i.e., the hole for a 4” wood post should be about 12 inches wide). The depth of the hole should be 1/3-1/2 the post height above ground (i.e., a 6-foot tall fence would require a hole depth of at least 2 feet).

Does post buddy work?

Yes, Post Buddy will work on a round post, as long as your post is set in a concrete base. It's the concrete base which is important, as it provides a firm, below-ground anchor for our system. You will need to position the Post Buddys as close to directly opposite each other as possible when fixing a round post.