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Remove Old Boards and Nails

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Handyman Series: How to repair a wood privacy fence, replacing boards with or without cuts

What happens here

After cutting, remove the temporarily installed new boards. Then, remove any remaining old, broken fence boards from the fence's horizontal rails. Use a hammer to dislodge stubborn boards and a multi-tool, specifically a Gerber Center-Drive with its built-in nail puller, to extract any nails left embedded in the rails. Ensure the fence frame is clear and free of old fasteners before proceeding to install the new boards.

Goal: Clear the fence structure of old and temporary boards, and remove all fasteners

Tools and materials

  • Hammer — Dislodging old boards and pulling nails
  • Multi-tool Gerber Center-Drive — Pulling embedded nails