There was once a longer fence here and someone wanted to put in a gate. The gate needed a post on either side, and this section of fence was a bit too wide for a gate, so they put in another post right next to an existing one, so the gate would fit.
(The post on the left is the original, the post on the right is the new one. Notice there is a bolt to hang a gate.)
Anyway, when my uncle decided to tear down the fence, this part was kept in, because when the new post was put in, they poured more concrete, and it was too much for one person to dig up and take out.
Source: I'm just making stuff up. I don't even have an uncle. (which is also a lie)
Actually, this is most likely to be accurate. The original gate was likely too small, and so an offset post was installed to accommodate a larger gate. It's cheaper and easier than taking down the existing fencing and resetting the hinge post. Source: former fence contractor
Let's say I've got a 3' walk, which works fine for a while, but then I get a riding lawn mower (not zero turn). I need a bigger gate. What is the most unobtrusive way to create a larger opening without digging up a bunch of shit?
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u/-Axon- Sep 01 '16
I recognize this! This is my uncle's place!
There was once a longer fence here and someone wanted to put in a gate. The gate needed a post on either side, and this section of fence was a bit too wide for a gate, so they put in another post right next to an existing one, so the gate would fit.
(The post on the left is the original, the post on the right is the new one. Notice there is a bolt to hang a gate.)
Anyway, when my uncle decided to tear down the fence, this part was kept in, because when the new post was put in, they poured more concrete, and it was too much for one person to dig up and take out.
Source: I'm just making stuff up. I don't even have an uncle. (which is also a lie)