ᐅ Assistance with Building a Fence on an Existing Foundation
Created on: 17 Oct 2022 13:56
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Oderbrucher17 Oct 2022 13:56Hello,
I am trying to do as much as possible myself, but I make sure to research thoroughly beforehand and hope to get helpful answers here. Now I am facing the following problem:
I need to replace an old, rotten fence that is 42 meters (138 feet) long, but it stands on a usable concrete foundation. The foundation is not completely level and has a few small bumps (3-5cm (1-2 inches)) over the 42 meters (138 feet). My plan is to clean the old foundation thoroughly with a pressure washer and then lay lawn edging (100x25x5cm (40x10x2 inches)) horizontally on top as the surface. Since the foundation is 20cm (8 inches) wide, the bumps could be leveled out, and the 2-3 centimeters (1 inch) of unevenness over the entire length could also be adjusted.
The main question is: what should I use to fix the edging in place? Flexible adhesive or cement mortar? I have purchased a welded wire fence panel (83cm (33 inches) high) with screw-on posts. After placing the edging, I want to secure the posts with screws long enough to reach into the old concrete foundation. Can this work like that?
I am trying to do as much as possible myself, but I make sure to research thoroughly beforehand and hope to get helpful answers here. Now I am facing the following problem:
I need to replace an old, rotten fence that is 42 meters (138 feet) long, but it stands on a usable concrete foundation. The foundation is not completely level and has a few small bumps (3-5cm (1-2 inches)) over the 42 meters (138 feet). My plan is to clean the old foundation thoroughly with a pressure washer and then lay lawn edging (100x25x5cm (40x10x2 inches)) horizontally on top as the surface. Since the foundation is 20cm (8 inches) wide, the bumps could be leveled out, and the 2-3 centimeters (1 inch) of unevenness over the entire length could also be adjusted.
The main question is: what should I use to fix the edging in place? Flexible adhesive or cement mortar? I have purchased a welded wire fence panel (83cm (33 inches) high) with screw-on posts. After placing the edging, I want to secure the posts with screws long enough to reach into the old concrete foundation. Can this work like that?
What will happen to the area next to the fence afterward? Lawn right up to the fence?
I would use adjustable feet for the fence and level it that way, then slightly raise the GOK (finished ground level) to create an edge for mowing using curbstones simply placed on top of gravel or soil. This saves the complicated procedure originally planned.
KIS = Keep it simple
I would use adjustable feet for the fence and level it that way, then slightly raise the GOK (finished ground level) to create an edge for mowing using curbstones simply placed on top of gravel or soil. This saves the complicated procedure originally planned.
KIS = Keep it simple
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Stefan00118 Oct 2022 15:132cm (0.8 inches) over 42m (138 feet) is not level...
I doubt you have a measuring tool that allows you to place the individual lawn edging stones more precisely.
What concerns me most is the load sensitivity of the lawn edging stones. If these are the typical concrete blocks, at least in my experience they were quite sensitive to pressure on the flat side. I would be worried that they might crack or chip when the fence is subjected to stress.
I doubt you have a measuring tool that allows you to place the individual lawn edging stones more precisely.
What concerns me most is the load sensitivity of the lawn edging stones. If these are the typical concrete blocks, at least in my experience they were quite sensitive to pressure on the flat side. I would be worried that they might crack or chip when the fence is subjected to stress.
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