Made from galvanized (i.e., corrosion-resistant) metal, these extenders come in two forms: bracket and ... An existing fence post should only be extended if the wood is healthy and in good condition.

Q: I have an older wood fence with rotten posts. In the last windstorm, part of it fell over. The fence boards are in good shape, so I'd like to reuse them. But, clearly new posts are required.

I plan to build a privacy wood fence ... to the vertical fence posts so the weight of the fencing doesn’t cause a failure down the road. I was thinking of using some metal joist hangers.