How To Fix A Swaying Fence Post

Introdução

This guide will show you how to replace the concrete foundation if your fence post has started to sway.

Before you use this guide, be sure that your fence post is not warped or damaged. This would mean you would need a replacement post before following the steps to this guide. If the post is not damaged the problem you are facing is likely that the foundation of the post needs to be restored.

Steps 4 and 5 will need the use of concrete mix to create a new foundation for your fence post. I recommend opening the bag partially to pour only desired amounts at a time. Depending on the size of the hole you dug in steps 2 and 3, you may only use some of the concrete mix.

Good luck on repairing your fence post. This guide aims to show all required actions and stop swaying from happening again in the future.

O que você precisa

Passo 1 Fence Post

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Measure from the center of the post to outer edges of the hole using the measuring tape.
Only measure out to the same width of the post itself.

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Passo 2

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Use the shovel to make an outline around post within the measurement made in Step 1.
Dig the hole about 1.5 to 2 feet down within the outlined area.

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Passo 3

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Use the post hole digger to take out dirt from the hole.
Be sure to take out all dirt so you are left with a flat base at the bottom of the hole.
If the hole is not deep enough, return to Step 2 and repeat until desired depth.

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Passo 4

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Open the bag of concrete and pour enough concrete to cover the bottom of the hole.
Add some water using the water hose to allow the concrete to become easier to mix
Add more water to create a balance between the amount of water and concrete inside the hole.

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Passo 5

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Add more concrete until the amount reaches just below the top of the hole.
Add more water to the mixture to allow the concrete to have a smooth consistency.
Again, balance the amount of water and concrete in the hole so there is not an excess of either in the hole.

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Passo 6

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Use a mixing stick and begin stirring the mixture of concrete and water.
Be sure to mix the contents of the hole thoroughly.
Keep stirring until you can feel a smooth consistency in the mixture. This will ensure that there are fewer pockets of air in the mixture.
The concrete will settle into the entire hole.

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Passo 7

While the concrete is setting, use the leveler to ensure that the post lies horizontally. To determine this, adjust the poles angle until the air bubble in the level floats in between the two line markings.
Apply this same procedure to ensure the post stands vertically straight.
Be sure to align the post itself until the air bubble floats between the two line markings of the leveler.

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Passo 8

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Use an electric drill to pre-drill holes into the bracing wood.
Be sure to apply pressure directly vertical and not at an angle.
Make sure you have room enough room to allow the bit to go all the way through.

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Passo 9

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Use the drill and 2 inch Torx #8 wood screws to drill the bracing wood into the post.
Angle the bracing wood diagonally from the post to the ground.
Align one of the pieces of brace wood to be perpendicular to the post and the other to be parallel to the post to prevent swaying while the concrete settles.

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Passo 10

Stand back and admire your work!
Wait for the concrete to fully settle before removing the bracing wood.
You may consider replacing the top of the hole with dirt. If not, the dirt may be repurposed.