Replace Fence Posts In Concrete Slab

I need to replace a wooden fence post that was set into concrete.

Replace fence posts in concrete slab.

Post bases typically made from metal attach directly to the surface of the concrete. Replacing a fence post may seem like a daunting task especially if concrete held the original post in place. Most people when looking for a concrete substitute are looking for ways to secure posts in the ground without concrete. Here s how to install new cedar fence posts and avoid the problems that made your old posts rot.

In this video i am showing you how to replace a rotted fence post in concrete. The post has snapped through rot at the base and the rot has set in so far that the post snapped about 2 inches beneath the surface. Three factors contribute to this early failure. I had contemplated digging out the concrete to set in a new post again with concrete but have found the concrete is part set into submerged wall.

Cedar has a reputation for durability but unless a few guidelines are followed cedar posts can fail in as few as five years. I have replaced a lot. Building a fence on a concrete slab is easy. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.

Concrete alternatives for fence posts. Below we will discuss a few ways to install a fence on a concrete slab. You can surface mount a post that will have more than one point of support such as a post that attaches to both a concrete slab and a covered roof or a post that supports a handrail that s also attached to a house. Using a rented core drill you can drill a hole through your concrete slab for each fence post.

The actual fence post material. Poor drainage low quality wood and poor protection against insect damage. For securing posts in the ground. When installing a fence on an existing concrete pad some fence installers prefer to core drill through the concrete and set posts the traditional way embedded in concrete underground.

You drill into the concrete and insert concrete screws or anchors. I show how to replace a rotted fence post the easy way. Thankfully the process is actually quite simple and knowing how to do it will allow you to replace anything from a single rotten beam to an entire fence. Builders use metal post brackets to anchor fence posts onto existing concrete slabs.

There are 2 considerations for concrete alternatives for fence posts. When it comes to a concrete patio or pad however you may need to install the fence partially or entirely on the concrete pad.