[Cedrus]

We have about 10 ea. 5-6" round treated white pine posts, 23 years old, in concrete....that are leaning/rotted out. The round rails are 3". Some I have fixed with a 7-8' tee post, pounded in alongside and wired.

I see lots of repair kits...but all seem to be for square 4x4 posts. Just starting my search. What is out there for ROUND posts? I see Simpson strong tie FPBM44E for $10, which might work. They have to be pounded in between the concrete and the post..... and then screwed tight. Might be OK?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Cedrus]

Thank you for the replies......Maybe I should have titled the post: EASIEST way to repair......

I did not mention this is also no-climb wire with grapevines and other hefty vines intertwined in this privacy fence. Two round rails on top of this 6' fence. It seems to me that it will be very difficult to replace both concrete and post.....with two rails on top disconnected.

Still like the idea of pounding something (pipe or rebar, etc) alongside the post and wiring or clamping to new addition. I will probably hire a handyman to do this.

 

[Cedrus]

Hi Ronbo......I have done nothing since 2016. I like to thoroughly research the problem before seeking a solution. In my current case.....the solution is to leave the fence posts alone and check them again in 2025. Hopefully, I will be composting in the soil and someone else will research this problem.