Reinforcing chain link fence post?
Question:I was wondering what is the best way to reinforce the posts of my chain link fence. Kids like to jump on the fence and now I need to replace it. I was thinking about pouring concrete down the inside to strengthen it. I was also thinking about pouring sand into them. We have had cars hit the fence posts also, so I am looking to do some damage to their cars. What do you think would be the best way to do this?
Answers:
Dig down a foot or more around each post. Pour in concrete mix, then add water.
Once the concrete is set, stretch the fencing and reattach.
Plant small shrubs or a climbing plant around the posts.they will help draw attention to them. Maybe then people will stop running into them.
if the money is available, replace the posts with 4x4's they are very sturdy and when a car hits it, the car will have damage. I did this with my mailbox when kids were coming by and hitting them with baseball bats. There was only one attempt after it was changed and from what i have heard from the local kids, the kid had 2 broken arms.
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