Inherited this fence. Previous caretaker had a ratchet strap strung above the gate holding the two posts on either side straight. I cut the ratchet strap off because it was ugly and I kept hitting my head on it. Well, after doing that, the post on the right started leaning to the right. Now the gate won't latch properly.
I want to get the right post to stay straight so the gate will latch properly, but it seems the fence itself has too much tension on it. Or something. Idk.
Easiest way to fix that doesn't involve a ratchet strap? Is it a complete tear down and rebuild?
by OurAngryBadger
4 Comments
Set a new post deeper, with concrete
All terminating posts need to have an H brace for wire fence. Whether gate,end , or corner.
Those t posts are not meant for use as gates. They just pound in and land where they do, like you saw with pounding that post deeper – it’s beholden to the rocks in the soil.
If you need an accurately placed post for a gate, you need to dig a hole and refill it with concrete or packed dirt.
Take it to a steel mill