I have a fence that was built about 4 years ago. There was a large oak tree that I wish to keep on the fence line. The fence was built around the tree; it not only removed the tree from my yard, but I didn't like the look of it: (not to scale, obviously)
fence--> -------[]-----------[]---[] 00
| 0000 <--Tree
| 0000
| 00
[]-------------------[]--------[]
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So I had someone come out and redo it to be like so:
fence--> -------[]-----------[]----- 00 ---[]-----------[]-----[]
0000 <--Tree |
0000 |
00 |
Notice the chunk of fence that is connected to the posts [] and just floating next to the tree. Those are starting to come apart…
I'm looking for a good solution to maintain this design better. The floating pieces are actually connected with a crazy contraption of 2×4's behind the tree where you can't see it, but it's not very solid. I'm hoping to find a solution that will last more than a year or two.
Best Answer
Build a wrought iron ring either around the back or depending on how big the tree is or around the whole thing.
Make a half circle with two horizontal 1" strips and 1/2" iron posts. 1 post every 8 - 12" would be enough. The two outside posts can be longer and set in concrete. You can easily make the diameter of the ring big enough to leave 6-8" of space for future growth. If you want to still block it off more you can string it with vinyl straps used on balconies or something that fits your style. Tabs welded to the outside posts would allow you to connect the boards coming from the wood posts to support them.
It would be a fairly simple build for someone with a welder.