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A well-equipped toolbox can make an initial scouting walk more productive and help you to prioritize repairs. If a fence post suffers significant damage, it may be necessary to replace it entirely. This is particularly true with wood posts, as the wood tends to rot more easily than metal. However, several ways exist to fix a damaged post without digging it out and resetting it in concrete.

If the damage is to the base of the post, you can loosen it by digging around it with a narrow shovel and trying to break up any large chunks of cement that have formed. Alternatively, you can use a chain and a come-along to pull the post from its concrete footing. You can also try using a post hole digger to remove the old concrete from around the broken post.

It is a good idea to spray some type of lubricant, like WD-40, on the hinge bolts that hold the rail end brackets on fence panels to make it easier to disconnect them from the post and let the panel fall down. Once the panel is disconnected from the damaged post, you can set a new panel in place and attach it to the rail end brackets with new screws.

Many fences that feature a wire mesh screen or solid boards do not use panels but rather horizontal rails that are attached to each post with screws or nails. These rails are known to sag over time, usually because the span between posts is too great or the fasteners have started to loosen. To correct sagging rails, you can either cut the old one free from the damaged post and then re-attach it to the next post or install an adjustable metal post-rail connector.

The best way to repair a broken post is to purchase and install an EZ mender fence post repair kit. It will save you time and money by allowing you to quickly repair broken posts in a matter of minutes. To install the EZ mender, simply separate the broken post from the rest of the fence, measure the diameter of the hole and find the closest size EZ mender. Then, insert the EZ mender into the hole and hammer it in.

Leaning Posts

The foundation, or footing, of each fence post keeps it stable and upright. If it becomes loose, the entire fence may begin to lean. Often, this can be fixed simply by digging out the loose post, making a new hole, using a level to get it in line with other posts, cementing the footing and reattaching the panels. But sometimes a post will need to be replaced completely. The cause of this can be difficult to determine, but could include rotting, ground movement, or simply that the post is too tall for the concrete footer it was set in.

If the cause of a leaning fence post is that the concrete footer was too small, you can fix this by adding more concrete to the existing footer. To make this easier, you can use a product like Quikrete fast-setting concrete, which comes in a bag at your local home center. This can be poured into holes dug out around the loose post, and will set in 20 to 40 minutes.

Alternatively, you can also reshape the existing footer by breaking up the existing concrete and replacing it with fresh material. This will help prevent water from pooling around the post and causing it to rot. It is also important to grade the soil down from the post, to reduce the likelihood of water collecting at the base and causing the fence to lean.

A final way to prevent a fence from leaning is by bracing the post vertically. Screw one end of a scrap two-by-four to the top of the loose fence post, and have an assistant hold it up straight while you check for plumb (vertical) with a bubble level. If the fence is still leaning, you can anchor it with a chain link or metal stake driven into the ground at the base of the post.

If a fence is between homes, it’s important to confirm with your neighbor that the fence belongs to your property before beginning any repairs. Otherwise, the fence could be removed or the cost of a new one will be added to your bill.

Broken Rails

Broken rails are the leading cause of freight-train derailments in the United States. The occurrence of these rail defects is a serious issue for railroad companies because they can potentially endanger the safety of train passengers, drivers and track workers. They can also result in significant delays and loss of revenue. In addition, the occurrence of broken rails can increase maintenance costs. Therefore, reducing the incidence of broken rails is a top priority for the Federal Railway Administration and other railroad organizations.

The occurrence of broken rails is caused by small surface cracks on the rails that grow in size due to rolling contact fatigue (RCF) from the wheels of trains passing over them. These cracks can lead to rail breakage in severe conditions. In order to prevent broken rails, it is important to detect these cracks in their early stages, before they reach a critical stage that could cause them to break under the load of passing trains.

Traditionally, railways used track circuit detection to identify cracks on the rails. However, the effectiveness of this method is limited by noise generated from wave reflections, mechanical rubbing, electromagnetic interferences and environmental conditions such as rain and wind. Furthermore, the use of non-track circuit systems such as signalling and communications-based train control increases the stress on each rail and may make it more difficult to detect cracks in the early stages.

With the increasing freight volume and decreasing number of tracks available, it has become increasingly important to reduce the occurrence of rail failures. This can be achieved by increasing the frequency of testing and using new technologies that can detect defects before they become a breaking point for rails. For instance, advanced vibration and ultrasound technologies can detect defects on the surface of the rails in the earliest stages, and can identify areas of concern that are likely to develop into broken rails. This can provide railways with the opportunity to repair or replace these rails before they become a hazard to passenger and freight traffic. Moreover, by using the data derived from these new technologies, railways can optimize their inspection intervals to achieve a reduction in the number of broken rails.

Broken Panels

With the UK still being battered by high winds, there’s a good chance your garden fence will have sustained some damage. As with any home improvement project, checking that everything is secure and in working order should be your first priority before tackling fence repair or replacement.

Fortunately, fence panels are relatively easy to fix. If your fence boards have been damaged by the wind, you should be able to nail them back into place using galvanised nails or screws. If the damage is severe, however, you might need to replace the entire panel, particularly if it has a rotten base or splintering.

You should also look for signs of rot. If a small area of rot is caught early, it’s possible to restore the panel by brushing in some wood preservative, but this will only be a temporary fix. In most cases, a complete fence replacement will be required.

If your fence’s arris rail (the horizontal timber on the back of a panel) has become loose, you can fix this by introducing a metal post-rail connector. This is a bracket that’s designed to fit the arris rail and has holes for galvanised nails or screws. You can either nail it to the existing concrete or bolt it on to the existing post and then concrete it into place.

The most common cause of fence sagging is simply that the rail ends are weathering and the fasteners that hold them to the posts are loosening. If this is the case, it’s a simple job to re-fasten them, but if the rails are completely loose from the posts, they will need to be reset.

Resetting a fence post can be tricky, especially if the soil has shifted and the post is leaning. If this is the case, it might be easier to remove the old post and install a new one. This will be more time-consuming, but it will result in a longer-lasting solution. If you’re not comfortable with this task, it’s best to call in a professional fence repair service.