Prevent Fence Posts Rotting

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 23rd January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Fencing

Timber fence posts tend to bear the full brunt of any prevailing weather conditions. Therefore, their life span tends to be dictated by the preservation measures and maintenance you carry out.

Here are some tips for getting longevity out of your timber fence posts:

1. The bottom of each fence post should be thoroughly soaked in wood preservative.  This should give it some protection from the elements underground.

2. Thoroughly paint the rest of the post in wood preservative. Give it a couple of coats.

3. Make sure the posts are thoroughly dry. This could take up to 24 hours.

4. Apply new wood preservative on the fence post every couple of years.

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