Wood Fence Post Protection

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Wood fence post protection.

It deals with how to fix all types of fence components such as rails posts screens. Post protector for both new and existing posts. According to old and sold the leading factor in post decay is decomposing sap inside of the wood. The postsaver fence post sleeve fitted to fence and gate posts provide the ultimate in fence post protection.

Post shields post protector this protects your mailbox deck fence posts from damage by lawn maintenance equipment fits wood metal posts no tools screws or nails needed 4 1 out of 5 stars 362. Wooden fence posts often rot quickly because of the prolonged exposure to moisture in the soil. When choosing wood for fence posts check the end tag to confirm that the lumber is pressure treated in accordance with either the canadian standards association american wood protection association awpa or international code commission icc. Wood fence vinyl fence cedar fencing 6 ft.

If your fence has already been damaged this post of ours on how to fix a wooden fence should be a great read. On the label look for the product s designated use category or uc. Our barrier sleeves are low in cost independently tested and proven to prevent ground rot in wooden fence posts. Cedar has a reputation for durability but unless a few guidelines are followed cedar posts can fail in as few as five years.

Wooden fence posts take abuse from rain snow hail and the sun. Fence armor galvanized steel guards your posts from damage caused by trimmer lawn care. Shields wood vinyl composite ornamental posts designed to prolong the life of your fences signposts decks mailbox landscape structures. Fencing metal post for privacy fence premade wooden railing.

If you want to protect a wooden post from rotting in the ground opt for wood that has been pressure treated and has a 4a or 4b rating on the tag as these woods are especially resistant to rot. Postsaver rot termite prevention. All of the effects from the elements can gradually deteriorate wood causing rotting. In ground fence post decay protection model 4642 27 50 27 50.

Here s how to install new cedar fence posts and avoid the problems that made your old posts rot. They have been in use in high volumes for 26 years all over the world. Without stable fence posts your fence could fall. To treat your post soak the bottom foot for 15 to 20 minutes in a large bucket of wood preservative containing copper napthenate.

Three factors contribute to this early failure. When exposed to water decomposition hastens the rot of the wood post. Poor drainage low quality wood and poor protection against insect damage. This post is for those property owners whose fence is still in good shape.