How to Fix a Broken Fence Post

If one of your wooden 4×4 fence posts is broken rotted out at the base or leans not to worry. You can fix it in under an hour and save money at the same time. Following this fence mending guide we will show you how to easily and permanently repair your broken fence.

Visual Inspection of the Fence Post

Inspect the fence post to determine if the wood at the base of the post is solid enough to be braced. If too rotten the post may have to be completely replaced. A leaning post or one that is broken off at the base can be braced using this method.

Safety

Wear safety glass as you will be hammering metal supports and this will protect your eyes. A good solid pair of work gloves will protect your hands and a long sleeved shirt and jeans are also recommended.

Removing The Damaged Fence Post

With Simpson EZ Mender you don’t have to remove the post. Simply remove a few fence boards to expose the post for repairs.

If needed brace this section of fence while installing EZ Mender. This repair kit instruction will only address installing the repair kit to wooden 4×4 fence posts embedded in concrete. Fence posts that are mounted only in soil will not benefit from EZ Mender these should be set in concrete.

Installing The Fence Post Repair Kit

Remove all debris and any dirt away from the work area and repair area.

Leave any post left in the concrete in the hole it does not need to be removed. The EZ Mender brace is wedged between the wall of the concrete and the post. If the existing post is broken off it can be secured after the EZ Mender is completely wedged into the concrete.

Using a small hand sledge hammer pound the EZ Mender brace at least 11 inches into the concrete. It is best to use two braces opposite of eachother.

Once both repair braces are installed into the concrete attach the post to the braces using the six supplied screws that come in the kit or you can bolt the post through the braces. Using the level make sure the post is level and plumb.

Complete instructions for installing the Simpson Strong-Tie EZ Mender fence post braces comes in each kit.

To finish replace the fence boards and if needed touch-up paint the braces with some black paint. Level the soil and you’re done.

Inspecting The Repair

When done inspect the work and stability of the fence. Replace any damaged fence boards and re-secure any loose boards. Avoid letting boards touch soil this will result in rot. Any damaged metal can be toucheup with black spray paint when the job is completed.