"Teala Anderson" wrote in message
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need to consider some alternatives to replacing a shadowbox built-in-place
cedar fence

I want to continue to have a cedar fence, so metal replacement it not a
consideration

other than tearing the whole thing apart and building a new one, couple
questions
(will think of more later)

1. are there any specific tools (other than a hammer) to make removal of
old nails
easier if I wish to remove old boards where the posts are good and nail
new boards on
(am asking specifically about making removal of the old boards easier)

Double ended nail puller available at most home repair locations for $9-$15
AKA Cat's Claw


2. if a post is wobbly but wood is good, can a new cemeted post be placed
next to it
to secure the post

Depends on whether the old post was cemented in and whether you can get a
new one close enough and stabilized. Me, I'm anal...I'd take the old one out
and put a new one in it's place for stability and aestetic purposes.


3. will regular home depot or lowes cedar boards work or do they come in
different
quality grades

Depends on what you have currently, but for a repair job, this should work.


anything else I should consider to make repairs easier?

Nail gun and friends to help and/or keep beer replenished.