Picket Fence Repair
Introduction
What are your options to fix a broken slat in your picket fence?
Opt 1 – Go to the hardware store or home improvement center to buy a replacement slat.
Opt 2 – Hire a handyman and have him repair it.
Opt 3 – Duck tape.
Opt 4 – Glue it.
The Story
A few years ago the kids were playing in the corner of the fenced in area. Somehow one of the slats broke. It was a low priority item. I went to a home improvement center but I didn’t know the width of the slat. But realized a replacement slat would stand out compared to the seasoned slats that would be all around it. So there the slat stayed, broken.
A couple of months ago, I was moving branches out of the play area after a big storm, when I broke the top of a slat off. Now, I could not have a missing top; guess what jumped to the top of the priority list. I only had a small block of time to repair the slat I broke. What should I do? If you guessed Glue it, then you think like I do.
This instructable is the repair of the slat the kids broke. Because I had a short time to fix the slat I broke, I was unable to take pictures of that repair. There are pictures of the repaired slat I broke at the end of this instructable.
Requirements:
1) Inexpensive,
2) Quick fix,
3) Durable and
4) Look nice.
What are your options to fix a broken slat in your picket fence?
Opt 1 – Go to the hardware store or home improvement center to buy a replacement slat.
Opt 2 – Hire a handyman and have him repair it.
Opt 3 – Duck tape.
Opt 4 – Glue it.
The Story
A few years ago the kids were playing in the corner of the fenced in area. Somehow one of the slats broke. It was a low priority item. I went to a home improvement center but I didn’t know the width of the slat. But realized a replacement slat would stand out compared to the seasoned slats that would be all around it. So there the slat stayed, broken.
A couple of months ago, I was moving branches out of the play area after a big storm, when I broke the top of a slat off. Now, I could not have a missing top; guess what jumped to the top of the priority list. I only had a small block of time to repair the slat I broke. What should I do? If you guessed Glue it, then you think like I do.
This instructable is the repair of the slat the kids broke. Because I had a short time to fix the slat I broke, I was unable to take pictures of that repair. There are pictures of the repaired slat I broke at the end of this instructable.
Requirements:
1) Inexpensive,
2) Quick fix,
3) Durable and
4) Look nice.
Materials
1) Wood Glue,
2) 2 C Clamps.
Skill Level:
Easy
Time to Complete:
5 – 10 minutes to assemble and clean up.
30 minutes – 24 hours drying time.
Cost:
Less than 50 cents worth of glue.
2) 2 C Clamps.
Skill Level:
Easy
Time to Complete:
5 – 10 minutes to assemble and clean up.
30 minutes – 24 hours drying time.
Cost:
Less than 50 cents worth of glue.
Glue
Add Wood Glue to both sides of the break
Clamp
Clamp the pieces together and wipe off extra Glue.
Let Dry – Wait 24 hrs for best results.
Let Dry – Wait 24 hrs for best results.
Finished
After 24 hrs of drying – Remove Clamps.
Observations & Summary
Observations
1) You cannot easily tell the slat had been broken.
2) Minimal tools and supplies.
3) By not going to the “store” for replacement slats I saved
Summary
This is the second slat I have repaired with this technique. The first slat is still going strong. You cannot easily tell that a slat had been repaired. I am satisfied with the results of both repairs.
Hear advice, and receive instruction, so that you may be wise in your latter end.
1) You cannot easily tell the slat had been broken.
2) Minimal tools and supplies.
3) By not going to the “store” for replacement slats I saved
a. Money – the cost of the slats, gas, wear and tear on the car.
b. Time – traveling to, from and at the “store”; gathering, using and replacing the tools.
c. Energy – removing, measuring, cutting and nailing the replacement slats.
d. Waste – I do not have to dispose of or store the broken slats.
4) Over all good ROI.Summary
This is the second slat I have repaired with this technique. The first slat is still going strong. You cannot easily tell that a slat had been repaired. I am satisfied with the results of both repairs.
Hear advice, and receive instruction, so that you may be wise in your latter end.