Update: A whole cedar panel fence section collapsed on me yesterday

Was finishing a job in Springfield, the ground was still a bit soft from rain. Had the 6-foot panels up, all braced. Heard a crack, then the whole middle section just fell over. Turns out one of the 4x4 posts had rot about a foot down, hidden by dirt. Had to pull it, dig a new hole, set a fresh post with extra gravel for drainage. Cost me about 3 hours and an extra $80 in materials. Do you guys always probe for rot on old post replacements, or just assume and dig?

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the_kevin11d ago

Hidden by dirt" is the worst. I ALWAYS probe around the base with a screwdriver now. It adds two minutes and saves a whole afternoon.

holly_sanchez7511d ago

Ugh, I learned that lesson the hard way too, with a rotten gate post!