Awkward Fence

[Mr_S]

I am putting up a 6ft fence in the back garden, using concrete posts and gravel boards and 5ft overlap panels.

The neighbours have a large evergreen tree that is right on the fence line and the trunk actually leans from about 8ft up into my garden.

So my problem is that I can’t slot the panel in from above like all the others, once the panel is in it will not be touched by the tree.

I am imagining I could put insert the panel before I cement the second post in but I can see this being quite tricky if not impossible to get tight and upright.

What do you reckon? is it possible?

[Laurel Green]

Yup! Make sure to wedge some bricks/old masonry so the post is kept in-line before concreting. Oh, and don't do it on a windy day.

[Mr_S]

cheers

I'll post pics when if it falls down

[SimonV8ster]

But what do you do when it comes time to replace the panel ?

[Laurel Green]

On some panels, it is possible to remove the horizontal (top and bottom) sections to make the panel pliable. Then, bend the panel to fit and refit removed sections.

[Shaolin]

Could you tie guy ropes to the top of the post while it sets? I imagine the neighbour wouldn't be too bothered by this in his garden for a day while you move along.

[Mr_S]

SimonV8ster said:

But what do you do when it comes time to replace the panel ?

Good Point

Laurel Green said:

On some panels, it is possible to remove the horizontal (top and bottom) sections to make the panel pliable. Then, bend the panel to fit and refit removed sections.

Good answer, the top and bottom pieces do look like the only strong horizontal parts so hopefully I'll be able to do that.

Have you actually done that before?

[Laurel Green]

Mr_S said:

Have you actually done that before?

No! Well, not exactly. I recently had to dismantle and reassemble a panel to fit a smaller opening. I took care in levering out the fixings so as to be able to reuse in refitting. It is time consuming and, for this reason, would fit the panel whilst installing the post. If you do go for the dismantling, would say an extra pair of hands for refitting would be a must. Good luck!