Fixing A Wooden Fence Post To A Concrete Post

Set a new fence post.

Fixing a wooden fence post to a concrete post.

Next slowly pour about a gallon of water into the hole and soak all the way through the dry concrete. If possible dig a hole that is as deep as the concrete itself giving the post as much wiggle room as possible. Buy 1 per post you want to fix at a home improvement center garden center hardware store or online. By holding the fence post in an upright position you will likely notice a gap between the wood and the concrete base that the post is set in this is where the post mender will go to stabilize the post in this position.

Dig a hole around 1 side of the fence post. Taper the edges to drain water away from the wood post. Pour concrete so it extends a few inches above the grass. Start by setting the post mender in the gap between the post and the concrete base.

Burying the concrete below the surface may look nicer but it s a surefire way to accelerate wood rot. With a shovel break into the ground surrounding the fence post s concrete base. Leave your post braces in for a few days and you should be able to reinstall your fence panel. This method works for wooden fence posts of any size that are set into concrete footings.

Here are a few tips on how to set a fence post so it won t rot.