Fixing A Sagging Gate And Replacing A Fence Post

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@rosewood9839 Жыл бұрын

KZfaq says this is 5 years ago. I needed this video!! I’m tired of asking for help. I will fix the back gate! I am 67 and finishing a chicken yard build, so I love playing outside 😊. Thank you for the video!!

@mikemcneil7327 6 жыл бұрын

After watching a couple dozen of your videos now, I am really surprised that you don't have more subscribers. You definitely got your shit together, know what your doing and humble! Respect!

@TheHandyman1 6 жыл бұрын

It has been a slow growth. Growth has started to pick up over the last month. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@TehHijack 6 жыл бұрын

I used to do the same thing he does but my boss screwed a few people over for like 70 grand and we quit on him when he had to start taking out loans to pay us lol

@PappyNet01 5 жыл бұрын

121K+ subscribers is really, really good IMHO! This video was my initial visit to "The Handyman Channel" because I am working on my own wooden gate fence project - HELP! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing; your video and many other channel videos and comments help me; I have learned that it is tough to document i.e., shoot video of one's projects; thus, that is another skill set I need to practice and improve for myself. I commenced a single entry wooden fence gate repair project yesterday, April 30, 2019, - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZpiTns2cytKad4U.html I am researching options to keep this project inexpensive as possible; thus, I know we need a box of nails 3 to 4 inches long for both options ; Option 1: Original Construction concrete anchors for matching wood screws/bolts, epoxy glue, couple of wood planks; Option 2: Use a fence post and [sakrete/quikrete or foam] - then I wonder do we really need to anchor the post to the brick/mortar wall since the distance to the next post is approximately 18 inches

@fredwoods9030 7 жыл бұрын

Great job as always, the owner did not want to spend money on a new gate, so he hired you , and got the best of both worlds, an old fence , repaired and like new but, stronger We love to watch you work, thanks for sharing.Blessings! !!!!!!

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred.

@hml8588 5 жыл бұрын

I did like to know how much to hire you to replace the gate.

@davfinport 7 жыл бұрын

That post anchor looks solid, man you sold me on that thing. Perfect for a side gate or an owner who doesn't care. Looks like it should hold up well. Might be a pain to hammer through sometimes it seems could be an issue.

@A10TOES 5 жыл бұрын

I have a post for some reason had broken off, so I am going to try this first before hiring someone to come replace the post, only thin is, the old post is set in concrete, so IDK if a post anchor would work in my case?

@REVerbtalk 5 жыл бұрын

I'm damn near 40 still strong and ready for some more handy work... But man, why in the hell do you not sit at 1.2M subs? WAY underrated man. You inspired me to dive back in. Need help? I'll travel for work.

@gloriamariadc7757 Жыл бұрын

That was super excellent!!!!!!! Shocking how many gate contractors wouldn't suggest this easy fix.. & are totally ok w/ installing a whole new bleeping fence. More of this pls!! So wasteful to replace the whole thing.

@A10TOES 5 жыл бұрын

This is one video I really needed on the broken fence post, Thanks! You might have saved me much $$

@victorrodriguez5194 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how you were going to strengthen the fence once you offset the fence post into a new spot. Good work. Great repair.

@sashalibrandao5903 4 ай бұрын

This was amazing ! I bought that metal piece and fix my fence . Thanks !

@TheLoobis 6 жыл бұрын

I recently found your channel. I like it. You always ask to leave comments and questions. I did ask a question on a T.V. and light repair video but you never got back to me. But here's a comment. I'd really like to hear you narrate over all the fast forward stuff. Like what you're doing, a problem you found and the change of plan, simple trick to acomplish a task, etc.

@TheHandyman1 6 жыл бұрын

I have left you to replies on that comment.

@jck-b8023 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid and you're dog banging his head near the end just wrapped it up perfectly

@augenmaugen 5 ай бұрын

Haha 6:48 I didn’t notice that the first time.

@ccsmith2937 5 жыл бұрын

Cool project. I had never seen that fence mender. 👍

@onncheney3000 Жыл бұрын

This E-Z mender Wood Post plate was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

@stevenhaskins1655 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks. I am on my 2aybto fix my Mom's sagging gate.

@chubchub1307 4 жыл бұрын

You know what else is sagging? My life :D

@adamna1672 Жыл бұрын

Generally, you should put 2-4 inches of crushed gravel down and compact it. Then you add your post and cement.

@fireboyspirit3474 4 ай бұрын

After doing this for a very long time, that makes no difference. The post will always rot at ground level.

@dburge86 5 жыл бұрын

4:08 - 4:30 is exactly what I need to do on my gate that is sagging. Can you please let me know what type of screw/bolt you used here (Size, length, etc)? Great video, thanks!

@aldogarza8342 4 жыл бұрын

yeah that's what i need to do as well any info on this?

@D1G1TALSYNAPS3 3 жыл бұрын

Also looking for a reply.

@nickk4010 3 жыл бұрын

I slowed it down and could see the sticker and its 1/2" x 10" lag bolt /screw. Its like $4 at the big box store.1/2 in. x 10 in. Powerlag Hex Drive Washer Head High Corrosion Resistant Coating Lag Screw Here is a link; www.homedepot.com/p/SPAX-1-2-in-x-10-in-Powerlag-Hex-Drive-Washer-Head-High-Corrosion-Resistant-Coating-Lag-Screw-4571820122547/202041057 Lag bolt comes in all lengths depending on how much length you need.

@nickk4010 3 жыл бұрын

I slowed it down and could see the sticker and its 1/2" x 10" lag bolt /screw. Here is what he used or very close, www.homedepot.com/p/SPAX-1-2-in-x-10-in-Powerlag-Hex-Drive-Washer-Head-High-Corrosion-Resistant-Coating-Lag-Screw-4571820122547/202041057 hope it helps!

@1973jdmc 5 жыл бұрын

Whao - you are now officially a Super Hero- MR FANTASTIC

@mmanut 6 жыл бұрын

Solid repair. Enjoy your videos. Vinny 🇺🇸

@m.l.miller219 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Learned something new. Thanks for sharing!

@kingkelly44 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a name for that black metal support you used for the post?

@atggreat7981 4 жыл бұрын

What is the name or model of this metal stiff part (0:43) that you were hammering down?

@4069ish 5 жыл бұрын

Will water get in That hole you drilled in the stucco or is there a sealer you use

@charlieday5 7 жыл бұрын

Great work. How much easier is it to put the post next to it vs digging up the old concrete? Also did you use a lag screw to hold the fence to the house? I didn't realize it could thread into the stucco.

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

Its a new kind of screw. It went through the stucco and into the studs that are at the corner of the garage.

@D1G1TALSYNAPS3 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 what is the name of this new kind of screw?

@henrylopez9815 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, What type of bolt did you use to attach the post to the house wall.

@tomyang5991 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!! May I Know what kind of screw did you use when you screwed a stack of 2x4 (appeared at 4:29) onto the stucco?

@choyjimenez4112 2 жыл бұрын

I’m still trying to figure out what it is

@youngjuls 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciated this. Learned lots of repair ideas

@daveordonez1 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! What’s the name of the post mender that was used to secure the post without having to replace it completely and where can I get them? I have a few I need to fix for now before I replace the whole fence later this year. Thanks in advance!!

@TheHandyman1 6 жыл бұрын

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@daveordonez1 6 жыл бұрын

The Handyman thank you Sir!

@danieliscrazy111 6 жыл бұрын

Is screwing into the house to support the post like you did create a risk of water infiltration?

@TheMigraineGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Flip side is he is in California (I think) so it's not a big issue. Given the way the fence was it would have been hard to pre-drill the hole, fill it with something, and then drive the lag in.

@bac4998 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Why risk potential damage to the home for a post fix. Should have just replaced.

@TheHandyman1 5 жыл бұрын

It still would have sagged unless it was bolted to the house. I'm guessing you have never built a fence.

@4069ish 5 жыл бұрын

I worked in LaJolla doing drain service work so I know the richer they are the tighter they are. I show up 10 o’clock at and this billionaire wants to haggle over an add he saw that was $5 cheaper. I left You May know the place. It’s so dang bigI thought it was a monastery. I think his name was Faust

@heroknaderi 3 жыл бұрын

Good job 👍

@D1G1TALSYNAPS3 3 жыл бұрын

What did you use to secure the fence to the house? Was that a Masonary stud or just a regular stud lag bolts

@Bacrenfencing Жыл бұрын

Jeez that's rough.........especially scabbing the rails, I would be mortified to leave a job like that. I assume this was a rental or something and was just a cheap fix ?

@ZE308AC Ай бұрын

Do you have a video on how to replace my wooden fence door? How do I glue it to the wall?

@longgee86 6 жыл бұрын

Been a subscriber for awhile now, rarely see you smile. Lighten up bro :) and continue your content

@stevewaclo167 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the gate post on the hinge side: I also need to attach a loose post to my house but I’m not at a corner. It’s a garage wall with drywall on the inside. How can I make sure I hit a stud with the long lag screw?

@deep_abyss1013 2 жыл бұрын

Great repair but I wouldn’t have dry set that new wood post

@jstang34 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question about the gate post anchoring. Did you just get lucky with stud spacing, or did you do something on the inside of the building?

@monikabrierley2609 2 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the metal plate you fixing into the ground please?

@gullynomadic 7 жыл бұрын

Did you get lucky and catch a stud on that hinge post or is it just catching the sheathing? Maybe use a gasket and rubber washer to keep water from traveling along that screw and getting into the wall? Not being critical...No easy solution for that hinge post.

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

+Gully Nomadic There was a pack if studs that it went into.

@MBFingerhut 6 жыл бұрын

What suggestion do you have for a sagging gate post that is the lock side instead of the hinge side? The house material is vinyl siding. The gap to the siding (since it's got that repeating ridge pattern) is 4-11/16" to 5-1/8" (do I need to make the reverse profile of the siding into a wooden block? Can I bolt through the siding like you did the stucco? What about water protection?). I only have to deflect the top about 1/8" to 1/4" (hasn't been sagging long), would that post mender do it without the house support?

@zaypeaceIslamstories 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I get that's metal post I live in uk where can I order from or is there a similar one my gate sags down and my fences leans onwards from the top and ideas thanks

@fillowtree5505 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job with the work and video.

@tillman002000 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million man. I have a sagging fence gate. Can I get a post mender at Lowes?

@Vocitus 5 жыл бұрын

Nice bucket!

@SoCalStairClimbers 3 жыл бұрын

At 4:20 it looks like you drilled in a long lag screw. Was that screwed into a stud in the wall, or is it just screwing into the stucco?

@mamashecrazy7423 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, where did you get the flat post anchor from? I did a search and I am probably not calling it a specific name because I could not come up with it. Please???

@blaze1234123 3 жыл бұрын

www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-E-Z-Mender-12-Gauge-Black-Powder-Coated-Mender-Plate-for-4x4-Nominal-Wood-Post-FPBM44E/202563551

@ryanpek 7 жыл бұрын

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@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

+Ryan Pekarik I have one

@tonyrome068 6 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@benmeyer2916 7 жыл бұрын

6:48 Nice one doggo

@henrymendez650 7 жыл бұрын

I like your videos very good but one question why didn't you break the old concrete?? And put the post in the same place that way u wouldn't have to put the tiny pieces of 2x4s wouldn't it look a lot better??

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

Wasn't asked to do that or paid to do that. Its not really worth the time and effort to try to pull out a huge block of concrete that goes 2 feet into the ground. By the time you get the concrete out you have disturbed so much of the surrounding soil that you would need to dig a huge hole and use a ton of concrete. Keep in mind this is a repair on an old fence.

@PortlandSmoke 6 жыл бұрын

Hey there. Question: I am building a cedar driveway gate with two swinging gates roughly 6 ft wide. One post is stand alone up against the house and I feel like over time this post will loosen. I would just add lumber and anchor to the house but I have vinyl siding and don't know if I want to open that can of worms. Any ideas for making this post anchored with no wiggle? Thx.

@TheHandyman1 6 жыл бұрын

Not much you can do. Maybe do a double post. I would try to find a way to stabilized it to the house.

@IVAN2233 2 жыл бұрын

How did you mix that concrete mix? Did you add water?

@Reese_Young 7 жыл бұрын

Hey you didnt hit a sprinkler line this time when digging lol

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

I got lucky

@aaron8564 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure how old that fence is but would you of recommend putting a new fence in

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

It can last a few more years. It doesn't look all that nice. Its where they store their garbage cans and can't see it form their house or yard.

@quentinsherratt7969 6 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you to dig the hole?

@TheHandyman1 6 жыл бұрын

Takes about 10 to 15 minuets to dig a post hole.

@2icelollys1goat 2 жыл бұрын

I thought a hinge like that was meant to cross almost half the doors diameter. It looks awfully short

@fireboyspirit3474 4 ай бұрын

You guys need concrete spurs

@adrenelinjunky 2 жыл бұрын

The drill noises are funny at 2x speed 😋

@avaaaaaaaaaaa 6 жыл бұрын

I'm putting up a fence with a gate next week do you have any suggestions so that gate doesn't sag

@TheHandyman1 6 жыл бұрын

If you can attach the hinge side to the house like I did in this video. I have another fence gate repair video coming out in a few days.

@avaaaaaaaaaaa 6 жыл бұрын

thank you love your videos

@paulam2552 7 жыл бұрын

can you please post the link to your drill.

@apex007 7 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried using the expanding foam instead of concrete? I used it once and it saved so much time and no hauling 60 pound bags

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

+apex I would consider it. A bag of concrete only cost $4.00

@apex007 7 жыл бұрын

Concrete is definitely cheaper. The foam is easier for the amateurs with smaller cars and not used to picking up that much weight.

@melissaparton1160 2 жыл бұрын

I need you to come to my house and do this :)

@stormraiden3622 5 жыл бұрын

What is the drill attachment you are using 1:01 called?

@louievalenzuela6076 Жыл бұрын

What screws did you use?

@Golden_writes550 3 ай бұрын

I ran into a cement foundation on my fence posts.

@jimmyh1983 7 жыл бұрын

How do you handle materials/parts and pieces to finish jobs? Does the customer purchase everything needed through you or do you have a different setup/process?

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

Every job is different. Jobs like this are turnkey jobs. Remodel jobs customers like to pick out and buy their own tile and fixtures. I always get the rough materials. Customers get one price for both labor and what ever materials that I'm supplying.

@judyummel5709 Жыл бұрын

I NEED you to fix my gate!!! Where do you live & work???? I'm really serious!!!!!

@TM-X88 5 жыл бұрын

Is building permit required on this project? Location: California

@TheHandyman1 5 жыл бұрын

I have no knowledge of Communist California

@atggreat7981 4 жыл бұрын

No.

@joemaracic8636 6 жыл бұрын

Unsightly repair for the beautifully landscaped neighbor. The fence is a code violation in most areas. Wrong side out.

@TheHandyman1 6 жыл бұрын

Nice side always goes in around here.

@desktorp 5 жыл бұрын

Code enforcement goon detected.

@A10TOES 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 doesn't matter which side goes out in my area, (country) so it's up to homeowner, but I think a 6 ft privacy fence for safety reasons the ugly side should go in, making it hard for someone to climb over the fence. IMO

@jase5415 6 жыл бұрын

those stakes dont work with cemented posts do they?

@TheHandyman1 6 жыл бұрын

They do. Its what they are made for. They are called post mender.

@A10TOES 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 Thanks, I was wondering that.

@designlinefence7316 5 жыл бұрын

Well that's somewhat misleading though...the mender is handy in some instances but you cant just pound it through hardened concrete...it looks like for this particular repair the concrete around the post was well below grade making it much easier to pound it into place... @@A10TOES

@Mopardude 7 жыл бұрын

What you got for case work going on there?

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean by case work.

@Mopardude 7 жыл бұрын

The cabinets you are building.

@TheHandyman1 7 жыл бұрын

Oh. Just got the fist coat of paint on them today. Its a cabinet project for a customer. I have been making videos of the whole process. It should be out in a month or so.

@Mopardude 7 жыл бұрын

Cool!