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JimS

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I have a few PT posts set in concrete that have snapped. It is not my place so I have limited options in replacement. I have
come up with three and would appreciate thoughts on each:

1) Jack the hole completely clean and reset new post in concrete.

2) Jack hole about 1 1/2- 2 feet done, set rebar into remaining concrete, pour new concrete and set a Simpson bracket able to
hold a new post.

3) Use a stud gun to set a plate into the concrete with a bracket attached for new post.

4) Other ideas/suggestions.
 
Do you know if there is any steel holding the post into the concrete? I have replaced some where I made a large long spade drill bit and drilled down the center of the post. Then broke the wood into the hole and cleaned out. Planed down the new post a bit and dropped it into the hole.
 
If it was me, id get rid of the concrete and find a good rail road tie. Im over 60 years old and most of the RR ties I tamped in when I was a kid are still standing strong. Ive never had any longevity using concrete with wooden posts.
 
Setting a post in the ground, the clock is ticking; termites, fungus, mold, rot. Best way is to set a galvanized angle iron in the concrete, pour the concrete pad up to 12" above grade, then bolt the post to the angle. Keep the wood out of the ground.
 
We replace a lot of them for people. If its plank fence I always clean the hole completely (use a rock auger) and reset in dense grade. If its wire fence my preference is to drive the new pose a few inches offset to the broken post.
 
Had some I've been able to use the post driver.

Got posts the same size as the hole, drove them right through the old rotted wood.


Fred
 
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