When installed, these fences are unrolled from one end to the other.
Whether it refers to a thrown baseball, a propelled rocket, or the old fence in your backyard, that old adage rings true once again: What goes up must come down. As much as we like to think our latest project will stand the test of time, inevitably, time always wins – we just get better at prolonging things. What you see in your backyard – that old fence that is now more of a lean-to -- was someone else's project, once upon a remodel.
Nevertheless, the fence must come down and be replaced by your newer, bolder, longer-lasting model. The problem is we don't build fences with the idea of tearing them down. Fortunately, there is usually nothing too complicated about fence removal. Just get ready for some good ol' fashioned sweat and digging.
Wood Fence
First, you need to strip your wood fence down to the posts. Do this as rough or as nice as you see fit. There may be some salvageable lumber in that old fence. So the bulldozer/sledgehammer approach may be a bit too aggressive. One way or the other, remove the fence boards and rails.
Always keep disposal in mind and plan ahead of time. You should NOT burn pressure-treated or painted lumber. Having a truck or dumpster ready for all the waste will save you the time and excess energy required to move the wood twice.
The posts might be a bit tougher, and this is where a shovel comes into play. Usually posts are buried with concrete. Sometimes, howe...
Read the full article in the CalFinder Remodeling and Home Solar Power Magazine
