Post Buddy Pack of 8 Easy Fence Post Repair (to fix 4 Broken
Post Buddy Pack of 8 Easy Fence Post Repair (to fix 4 Broken Wood Posts), Fast and Simple to Install, Effective, Long-Lasting
| Dimensions: | 78.1 x 6.1 x 3.17 cm; 5.67 Kilograms |
| Part: | POSTBUDDYUS8 |
| Manufacture: | Fence-Aid Ltd. |
| Dimensions: | 78.1 x 6.1 x 3.17 cm; 5.67 Kilograms |
| Reference: | POSTBUDDYUS8 |
A number of our fence 4 X 4s broke and we considered getting a new fence built ($16000+) – instead we tried this option and repaired the fence instead. A product that actually works!!
I had four fence posts rotted out at the base (4×4) and rather than spend $5,000 in replacing the fence, I used these and the fence has held up amazingly well. Highly recommend!
These worked out great! Wooden fence post over the years became unstable. Fence otherwise was in good shape. These were perfect for the job. Will need sledge hammer to make things easier. Highly recommend the product.
My neighbor and I had 3 broken fence post on our “good neighbor” fence from very strong winds.
Both of us are physically unable to replace the post and estimates were astronomical! We bought Post Buddies and in about 20 minutes the repair was complete. The post are so solid now you wouldn’t believe they were ever broken. These things are great!
Installed these on 4 posts that were broke at the bottom. These are very sturdy and will work great until I can replace the posts. I will buy these every time. Great produc
Added three post buddies to each of the two rotten fence posts in my garden. They work great and sure it beats having to dig out a post stub and concrete plinth.
If your fence post has sheared or broken at the top of the concrete, this product makes for a good, inexpensive solution. Be sure to add concrete around the bottom of the fix, especially if there is a void between the bottom of the post and top of the concrete.
I love these, very easy to install and they make your broken post. Feel like it is brand new. Aesthetically it does not look great but I could care less. I’m never digging up another broken post.
These bars have saved me a lot of money! I have a split rail fence and over the years, some of the vertical posts have become damaged and weak at the ground level. I can’t afford to replace them yet but using these “Post Buddies” secure them very well. No movement in the posts after installation.
Be ready to get a workout during installation. But it’s definitely worth it!
Just wish they were 6″-8″ longer. I’d feel better if they went a few more inches down and a few up but I knew what I was getting. They are strong, sturdy little fellas. I’ll update after a few strong winds from the west come at us. Right now the fence is straight and feels much stronger
Update 4/3/2023
We had strong winds last week and just like I thought … One post is cock-eyed and I’m pretty sure the post buddy is bent some. Not knocking the post buddy, but like I said originally … I wish they were longer and a tad wider. Back to the drawing board
My husband marveled when I initially found these on line some years ago. Our fence is old & we were not financially prepared to replace it then–nor are we now. We are 75 & these save so much work my husband was able to repair a listing part of the fence with these post buddies readily a few years ago. We just had 3 fence panels fall in a bad rain/wind storm & again my 75 year old husband was able successfully to repair the fence without having to call a professional as we had feared. We bless this invention and the inventor.
These are designed to repair fence posts that were installed with concrete but have rotted off at ground level. My application was different. I have an old chicken house (probably 75 years old) that I use for storage. The creosote posts were not mounted in concrete, and some have rotted at ground level and even sunk a few inches. I made a temporary support, jacked the posts up, cut the rotted bottom off high enough to get to firm wood, dug the rotted bottom out, installed a 2-foot cylindrical form, filled it with concrete, and then put the post buddy into the concrete. We built up the concrete, sloped it to meet the new bottom of the post, and attached it with construction screws. After a few days, I removed the temporary support and filled the hole with dirt up to the top of the concrete. I’m not sure this is a proper use of the Post Buddy, but at my age, I figure they will outlast me.
First used these in March 2022 to support loose posts and a leaning garden fence. Despite strong winds in the autumn and winter the posts have not moved. Feb 2023 installed another set to reinforce a pergola. Highly recommended.
I just used these to fix 4 rotting fence posts on my back yard privacy fence. They were rotting where the wood post met the concrete.
My every day cordless drill wasn’t strong enough to to get the recommended screws all the way through the wood posts. Once I got out my 24 volt drill, it was easy. Ended up using my impact driver just for fun, though it wasn’t necessary. Took less than 10 minutes per post. Was worried they wouldn’t chisel themselves between concrete and post but was wrong.
Will take time to see if they work out for a long term fix, but my fence is straight again with no lean. Installation was so easy. Highly recommend and am impressed with product. Better than my original plan of demoing fence and replacing posts from scratch. Honey do list complete!!
First, the stakes work. However, if you’re punching through concrete prepare for an ordeal. Yes, the stakes have a chiseled tip, but they’re not a substitute for a real chisel – which I quickly realized I would need if I wanted to finish before sundown. Once I pulled out a real chisel with a hardened tip and a 4 Lb maul, I started to make progress by smashing through the concrete alongside the post about 4 – 6″ deep. I then substituted the stake and wailed on that until it was at the proper depth. (There’s a mark on the stake to indicate the optimum depth.) After that, the 2nd stake went more smoothly. Using an impact driver and 3″ deck screws, I was able to secure the post pretty well to the stakes. I’m confident those stakes will hold the post until the fence is replaced in a few years.
I have used these two times: the first to reinforce a stand-alone fence “screen” with all three of its 6″x6″ posts significantly rotted, and the second to repair several regular 4″x4″ posts on a standard backyard fence. My initial repair has been standing for two years and has remained strong. It was a much less expensive solution than replacing the entire 12 feet of fence. I have recently repaired the 4″x4″ fence posts and expect it to work as well. These stakes are very strong steel and are long enough to get a good bite into the ground. As an added bonus, when installed, they are unobtrusive with a low profile. All you need is a sledge hammer (4 lb works), appropriate screws, and an optional level.
After spending multiple hours on multiple days digging out one broken post and all the concrete, and then replacing it all, I thought there must be an easier way. I watched every youtube video I could find on the subject, and the only one that seems to address the problem directly, without difficult installation, is the Post Buddy. I got my first shipment yesterday afternoon, and was prepared with a cute little baby sledge hammer and appropriate screws. In less than 2 hours, I had installed 3 sets for 3 posts. Each set got faster. I am so jazzed about the Post Buddy that I ordered more today to complete the rehabilitation of my fence.
This is a simple and ingenious product, and it’s not sold in any retail store that I have seen. It makes the rotted posts super-solid again. I was dreading digging up multiple balls of concrete to replace all the posts, but now I can finish this project rapidly!