Finally managed to get hold of 3 larch lap panels (6x6) to replace 3
odd/broken woven (yuk) panels. They fit between concrete posts with slots
in. I assume that they need to be slid down from the top but I am puzzled
how to do this by myself given that the panel would need to be raised
vertical above the 2m fench - the slightest breeze is surely going to make
this difficult?


My latest plan is to clamp 2 4x2 4.8m long timbers to the posts with pulleys
at the top, lift the panels on slings/rope (all of wich I have) and allow
them to slide down -


I usually install close-boarded fenc but I dont want to replace the whole of
the fence, also the neighbours are less than cooperative despite our
attempts to be freindly, Any ideas/help/advice would be appreciated

TIA

BTW thanks for all the help given last year when I had to dig up and move
the pear tree, it is now planted i the groud and is covered in tiny fruit

"NikV" wrote in message
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Finally managed to get hold of 3 larch lap panels (6x6) to replace 3
odd/broken woven (yuk) panels. They fit between concrete posts with slots
in. I assume that they need to be slid down from the top but I am puzzled
how to do this by myself given that the panel would need to be raised
vertical above the 2m fench - the slightest breeze is surely going to make
this difficult?

Dig all the post holes then, starting at one end... Install one post. Fit
one panel. Install next post. Fill post hole. Install second panel, repeat.

this difficult?

Dig all the post holes then, starting at one end... Install one post. Fit
one panel. Install next post. Fill post hole. Install second panel,
repeat.

sorry I didn't explain very well - the concrete posts are already in place -
concreted in ....

"NikV" wrote in message
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this difficult?

Dig all the post holes then, starting at one end... Install one post. Fit
one panel. Install next post. Fill post hole. Install second panel,
repeat.

sorry I didn't explain very well - the concrete posts are already in
place - concreted in ....


When I saw a neighbour trying to do it on his own I grabbed my steps and
went and helped. Two of us did it easy :-))

Got any neighbours to help?

Have you already bought your 6 x 6 panels? If not, buy 6 x 3 and put two in.
Two reasons, easier to replace 'half' a panel if required, also, if you are
in a windy area, you will find a 6 x 6 panel will flex and blow out :-((.
I took a group of people on a coach trip somewhere and a complete set of
panels, about 10 of them had blown out and smashed :-((

Already got them? Buy some strips of wood say 12 mm x 25 mm x 6ft and fix
them horizontally where a couple of 3 fts would join as previously
mentioned. This strengthens the middle and stops it flexing and blowing out
:-)) No not my idea, but what another neighbour has done because we live in
a windy area :-))

Mike


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"NikV" wrote in message
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this difficult?

Dig all the post holes then, starting at one end... Install one post.
Fit
one panel. Install next post. Fill post hole. Install second panel,
repeat.

sorry I didn't explain very well - the concrete posts are already in
place - concreted in ....


When I saw a neighbour trying to do it on his own I grabbed my steps and
went and helped. Two of us did it easy :-))


similar. I bought the panels, then neighbour called round. between the two
of us we managed to put them all in. I wouldn't recommend doing it on your
own.