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Heavy rains in the mountainous central region of Puerto Rico caused significant soil erosion and flooding, leading to the structural failure of a wooden fence on an 8-acre property.3:00 The water runoff washed out the concrete footings of the 4x4 posts, causing the fence line to shift and the posts to slide down the slope.4:55 To repair the damage, the crew dug wider, bell-shaped holes to provide a more stable base in the soft clay soil, poured additional concrete, and bolted the posts together for increased rigidity.10:34 The project also required removing mold from untreated, low-cost lumber using a high-pressure washer and a chemical cleaner before applying a darker stain to mask remaining discoloration.18:49 The crew encountered further complications with broken screws and misaligned panels, necessitating the addition of 2x4 framing to accommodate the final planks.15:48 The experience highlights the difficulty of using budget materials in high-moisture environments and the necessity of proper site grading to manage heavy tropical rainfall.22:27

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