Life of fence posts and sleepers in the ground

Discussion in 'Landscaping and Outdoors' started by Dr Bodgit, Jan 30, 2017.

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  1. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    The new fence at back of the garden is going in...

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    Dr Bodgit, Feb 15, 2017
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  2. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    All done, rather pleased with the end result

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    Dr Bodgit, Feb 15, 2017
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  3. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Looking good.:)

    Is canal disused?
     
    KIAB, Feb 15, 2017
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  4. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    No, its the Basingstoke Canal but has been drained down last month for winter maintenance - I think the bit at the bottom is around the waterline.
     
    Dr Bodgit, Feb 15, 2017
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  5. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Good to see the canal still going strong, haven't poked around the Basingstoke Canal for many many years.
     
    KIAB, Feb 15, 2017
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  6. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    It is good and strong at the moment, but I hear the funding regime may change which will put the long term viability of many canals at risk. Not much traffic in this central section due to the many locks - probably half a dozen barges upstream towards Greywell, and quite a few downstream before it meets up with the River Way.
     
    Dr Bodgit, Feb 15, 2017
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  7. wiggy

    wiggy Screwfix Select

    Thought I recognised it
     
    wiggy, Feb 15, 2017
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  8. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Unlikely Greywell Tunnel will ever reopen, & that section of canal remains disused.:(
     
    KIAB, Feb 15, 2017
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  9. btiw

    btiw Well-Known Member

    To sell it, wouldn't the thieves need a fence?
     
    btiw, Feb 15, 2017
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  10. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Won't capillary action draw water between the sleeve and the post?
     
    chippie244, Feb 15, 2017
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  11. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    Looks like a neat job.

    Didn't know there were mortised concrete posts available.

    Did mine a few years ago using concrete slotted posts then sturdy fence panels just slided in between the grooves.
     
    Jitender, Feb 15, 2017
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  12. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    Looks good, am pleased you didn't fit solid panels spoiling the veiw.
     
    Phil the Paver, Feb 15, 2017
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  13. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Agree, looks so much better, & one other advantage you can spot anyone loitering other side of fence.
     
    KIAB, Feb 15, 2017
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  14. longboat

    longboat Screwfix Select

    In the eyes of the law, I'm sure they would regard it as a minor offence, but the poor victims will undoubtedly have their outlook on life changed forever, and put new barriers up against the world.
     
    longboat, Feb 15, 2017
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  15. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    No idea!
     
    Astramax, Feb 15, 2017
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  16. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    The fencing guy left 4 large round posts behind from the previous fence as they're in pretty good condition. Must have been in the ground many years, but it drains well, and they were likely treated with the old copper/arsenic stuff.

    The gravel boards are 2" thick, due to the way they fit on the concrete posts, that minimises the amount of concrete on show to just the posts.
     
    Dr Bodgit, Feb 16, 2017
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  17. Deleted member 33931

    Deleted member 33931 Guest

    Nice bodge.

    Er, I mean, nice, Mr Bodge.

    Why are the arrisses on your side - you don't have a neighb on t'toher side to upset?
     
    Deleted member 33931, Feb 16, 2017
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  18. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select


    Burglars are a pain at the best of times, giving them a ladder to enter your garden isnt a good idea. ;););)
     
    Phil the Paver, Feb 16, 2017
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  19. wiggy

    wiggy Screwfix Select

    I always recommend this for that very reason
     
    wiggy, Feb 16, 2017
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  20. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    As above - t'other side is public access and it would be a pain in the arris if people could easily climb over.
     
    Dr Bodgit, Feb 16, 2017
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