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Privacy fence root issue
Posted on 6/2/21 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 6/2/21 at 1:25 pm
I’m attempting to repair my fence that fell the last hurricane . All my 4x4 posts snapped at the cement . The cement is still in the ground in all but 1 spot. I attempted to dig new holes but they are real close to this huge oak tree and it didn’t take very long to hit solid roots. I tried to sawzall with a 9.5” blade. Went through but I’m afraid they are bigger than that. I could attempt to lift the old cement out of the hole but i will no doubt be left with a giant hole . I did one of them and it was a bitch. Anyone have a recommendation or dealt with something similar? Thanks I’m advance 
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Posted on 6/2/21 at 1:43 pm to boodro
Get in there with a chainsaw or you may need to just need to move over a little and find a spot without the root.
Posted on 6/2/21 at 1:46 pm to boodro
Use a high-lift jack to remove the old concrete....boom you have new holes.
In cases like yours where the post broke, I drill a large bolt into the existing wood post at ground level and attach a chain from the bolt to the jack. Super easy. Literally 5 minutes per post and you are done, and have a new hole.
In cases like yours where the post broke, I drill a large bolt into the existing wood post at ground level and attach a chain from the bolt to the jack. Super easy. Literally 5 minutes per post and you are done, and have a new hole.
Posted on 6/2/21 at 1:46 pm to boodro
A few options come to mind. One or both may work for you.
1- screw something into any solid wood left of the 4x4 and either create a ledge that you can pry up with using a fresh 4x4, or use a car jack to help pull the post/cement collar up.
2- many times the wood will pull clean leaving a square hole. You can then break the concrete and collapse it on itself to remove it bit by bit.
It's a lot of work no matter what. You're better off reusing those holes. Big holes to backfill is easier than digging new holes along giant roots.
1- screw something into any solid wood left of the 4x4 and either create a ledge that you can pry up with using a fresh 4x4, or use a car jack to help pull the post/cement collar up.
2- many times the wood will pull clean leaving a square hole. You can then break the concrete and collapse it on itself to remove it bit by bit.
It's a lot of work no matter what. You're better off reusing those holes. Big holes to backfill is easier than digging new holes along giant roots.
This post was edited on 6/2/21 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 6/2/21 at 1:49 pm to boodro
I'd take off those pink crocs and put on some work boots before I did anything else.
Posted on 6/2/21 at 2:00 pm to MikeBRLA
quote:
Use a high-lift jack to remove the old concrete....boom you have new holes.
This.
Mechanical advantage is your friend amigo
Posted on 6/2/21 at 2:25 pm to boodro
You have all the holes you need, just need to get the old concrete out first.
I built a tripod about 4' high
Used metal pipe with a big ubolt as an attachment point for a (heavy duty) come a long
position tripod over the concrete
wrap chain around the concrete using slip knot, you may need to dig around the concrete slightly to expose 1-2 inches to allow the chain to bite
connect chain to come a long
pull up slowly
About 1 min per hole
Move to next hole
I built a tripod about 4' high
Used metal pipe with a big ubolt as an attachment point for a (heavy duty) come a long
position tripod over the concrete
wrap chain around the concrete using slip knot, you may need to dig around the concrete slightly to expose 1-2 inches to allow the chain to bite
connect chain to come a long
pull up slowly
About 1 min per hole
Move to next hole
This post was edited on 6/2/21 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 6/2/21 at 3:11 pm to footballdude
quote:
You have all the holes you need, just need to get the old concrete out first.
I built a tripod about 4' high
Used metal pipe with a big ubolt as an attachment point for a (heavy duty) come a long
position tripod over the concrete
wrap chain around the concrete using slip knot, you may need to dig around the concrete slightly to expose 1-2 inches to allow the chain to bite
connect chain to come a long
pull up slowly
About 1 min per hole
Move to next hole
Solid advice.
You will never be able to dig new holes with that tree, dawg. Better to use existing holes as mentioned before. Gonna be a lot of work.
Posted on 6/2/21 at 3:17 pm to sosaysmorvant
Corded reciprocating saw with shrub blade...
Have removed tree roots in past with them...
Have removed tree roots in past with them...
Posted on 6/2/21 at 3:34 pm to h0bnail
quote:For sure but I'm definitely keeping the dress on
I'd take off those pink crocs and put on some work boots before I did anything else.
Posted on 6/2/21 at 3:36 pm to footballdude
quote:i like this tripod idea. I was thinking removing the cement would probably be the way to go. Even though it will suck, The other other option would suck more. Thanks guys!
I built a tripod about 4' high
Used metal pipe with a big ubolt as an attachment point for a (heavy duty) come a long
Posted on 6/2/21 at 4:40 pm to MikeBRLA
quote:
Use a high-lift jack to remove the old concrete....boom you have new holes.
In cases like yours where the post broke, I drill a large bolt into the existing wood post at ground level and attach a chain from the bolt to the jack. Super easy. Literally 5 minutes per post and you are done, and have a new hole.
This is exactly what my dad taught me to do. Make a simple machine. Work smart not hard.
Posted on 6/2/21 at 4:44 pm to boodro
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Posted on 6/2/21 at 4:44 pm to boodro
Posted on 6/2/21 at 6:57 pm to boodro
Arborist will tell you you just killed half the tree. Hopefully, you did not. But each big root is connected to a major pet of the tree and feeds it. My arborist told me not to cut any root over 1 1/2”.
Posted on 6/3/21 at 10:47 am to boodro
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