Fence problem. Repair or replace entire fence?

[yellowstang]

OK, the fence is 5 years old (LOL, moved in 5 years ago yesterday actually!) and one post decided to break at the ground. I can probably remove two panels, replace the one post for minimal cost, or should I just nite the bullet and replace the entire thing now? I'm sure in another year or two something else will break on it, cheap ass builder grade wood used.

Talked to the neighbor's wife, she said they will pay half the cost if we replace it, but maybe her husband can help me fix it if we decided to go that route.

Anyway, should I repiar, or just go ahead and repalce that entire back fence?

[yellowstang]

[goofygrin]

I'd swap all the poles with metal ones if you're looking to save money. How are the slats? In good shape still?

[yellowstang]

I'd say probably %60 are OK to reuse, but I'm afraid they will rot out sooner if I reuse some, so I'd rather replace all if I went that route.

[Sgt Beavis]

I think you're find doing just a repair, but you should replace that post with a metal pole. If you don't like the look of a single metal pole, then replace them all..

Frankly, I can't figure why they still build fences with wood posts. Metal poles are three times more expensive but last next to forever.

[ceyko]

I think you're find doing just a repair, but you should replace that post with a metal pole. If you don't like the look of a single metal pole, then replace them all..

Frankly, I can't figure why they still build fences with wood posts. Metal poles are three times more expensive but last next to forever.

It's the expensive part, that's why they don't use them.

I'd just do the repair. If it were 10 years I'd say replace and seal the new fence.

[The King]

I would replace the one post since the fence still looks good otherwise. If you want to take the really easy way out, leave the panels attached as they are to the broken post, install a new wooden post 2 feet or so from the base of the broken one, and nail through the stringers onto the new post.

[yellowstang]

I would replace the one post since the fence still looks good otherwise. If you want to take the really easy way out, leave the panels attached as they are to the broken post, install a new wooden post 2 feet or so from the base of the broken one, and nail through the stringers onto the new post.

Thought about that actually!

I went the easy way, Junior will be over to replace it with a steel post! He rocks!

[BradM]

OK, the fence is 5 years old (LOL, moved in 5 years ago yesterday actually!) and one post decided to break at the ground. I can probably remove two panels, replace the one post for minimal cost, or should I just nite the bullet and replace the entire thing now? I'm sure in another year or two something else will break on it, cheap ass builder grade wood used.

Talked to the neighbor's wife, she said they will pay half the cost if we replace it, but maybe her husband can help me fix it if we decided to go that route.

Anyway, should I repiar, or just go ahead and repalce that entire back fence?

Shouldn't your neighbor be hoping you would kick in 1/2 to repair their fence? Unless you had the fence built wanting to look at the ugly side.

Or that is a pic from the neighbor's side, which I didn't consider because I is dumb.

[The King]

Shouldn't your neighbor be hoping you would kick in 1/2 to repair their fence? Unless you had the fence built wanting to look at the ugly side.

Or that is a pic from the neighbor's side, which I didn't consider because I is dumb.

Someone posted on here before that whoever has the "good" side of the fence is legally no more or less responsible for repair or replacement than the other party is along a common property line. If true, that leaves it up to mutual agreement on how to split the cost no matter which side you have.

[BradM]

Someone posted on here before that whoever has the "good" side of the fence is legally no more or less responsible for repair or replacement than the other party is along a common property line. If true, that leaves it up to mutual agreement on how to split the cost no matter which side you have.

I don't build fences that cross my property line or go in halves. With my neighbors because I don't want the hassle of having to deal with potential morons. I'm glad his neighbor isn't bitching out, if that's the case.

[The King]

I don't build fences that cross my property line or go in halves. With my neighbors because I don't want the hassle of having to deal with potential morons. I'm glad his neighbor isn't bitching out, if that's the case.

Yes that eliminates any problem altogether. I suspect builder-installed fences are on the property line, and like you say if the other party is an ass or a cheapskate there's likely going to be problems there in splitting costs come replacement time.

[petyweestraw]

A buddy of mine went in and replaced all his with metal poles. Just did a couple per weekend till done

When life gives you lemons .... take them. Free Shit is cool.

[yellowstang]

I talked to the neighbor last night, he will pay half, no worries there. That fence was built before we had our house built, but the sides I had built the same way, smooth side out. I don't want to make it easier for neighbors with kids to jump the fence, or peer over to see what is in my back yard. At our old house, every time I was out back, the little kid next door was up on the fence trying to talk to me!

[BradM]

I talked to the neighbor last night, he will pay half, no worries there. That fence was built before we had our house built, but the sides I had built the same way, smooth side out. I don't want to make it easier for neighbors with kids to jump the fence, or peer over to see what is in my back yard. At our old house, every time I was out back, the little kid next door was up on the fence trying to talk to me!

Waterhose!