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How to lift heavy fence panels (diy or gardenjng??!)

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SlowSlowerSlowest · 23/10/2026 23:28

I bought solid fence panels to replace the rotting ones. They're the type that slot down between concrete posts, so have to be lifted right up 6ft and they weigh a tonne. I've no money left to pay for a professional to do it, so does anyone have any tips on how to lift them up? When I googled it I saw a old forumpost about buying a pulley system to lift them, but I can't work out where I'd attach the pulley to?

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SlowSlowerSlowest · 23/10/2026 23:28

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HumanIntelligence · 23/10/2026 23:29

Two friends and a ladder. Never attempt when windy!

therockingbird · 23/10/2026 23:32

Speaking from experience this isn’t as easy as it looks. Depending on what ones you’ve bought.. they are heavy! My two teen boys did mine, one on one side of the fence on the other me directing them slotting them in. They need to got high up (both boys stood on chairs) I was on a ladder.. choose a calm day to attempt it!

KatiePricesKnickers · 24/10/2026 09:29

Two stepladders, 3 people.

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