You’re probably thinking, “Why do fence posts rot?” Good question. There are a multitude of reasons why your fence posts might be weak or vulnerable to insects and decay, with the primary cause being prolonged exposure to the moisture in the earth and insufficient protection against it. It’s fairly easy to apply protection. All that’s required is a 2KW+ hot air gun or blowtorch, and a hot roller for square posts. When there are so many types of wood on the market at different prices – from auburn cedar to cool cypress – it can be difficult to choose. As long as you opt for a pressure-treated variety you can’t go wrong: not only do they provide resistance to rot, termites and decay, pressure treated fence posts can be colour-treated, painted, stained and sealed to achieve your ideal look. Truly, no colour is off-limits! 2. DIY treat your fence posts There are several other products on the market claiming to be similar to the dual-barrier system provided by Postsaver® Sleeves, but, in reality, many of these only offer partial barrier protection. While some may be effective, we’d always recommend Postsaver® products due to their unbeatable water and airtight solution. How to install a Postsaver® Sleeve to protect fence posts from rot

When applied to posts that meet the requirements of BS8417:2012 - UC4 (Use Class 4). See guarantee for details If you don’t want to deal with any of the hassles of treating or reinforcing wooden fence posts, you could swap them out for a different material entirely. In the debate surrounding the best fence post material, there are a couple of others that come out on top, namely concrete and steel fence posts. Simply measure your hole depth as you would for any other fence post, position the sleeve on the end of the post and then heat shrink on with your heat tool. With the sleeve firmly in place, you can now install the post into the ground in all the usual ways. A summary of the key benefits Postsaver’s Pro-Wrap saves you time, hassle & stress by protecting your investment in your new wooden gate posts. So, we’ve talked extensively about why Postsaver® Sleeves are a foolproof method for preventing rot and water damage to your timber fence posts, but to recap, here are the key benefits:

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OneFamily is a trading name of Family Assurance Friendly Society Limited (incorporated under the Friendly Societies Act 1992, Reg. No. 939F), of which FamilyEquity Plan Limited (Co. No. 2208249) is a subsidiary. Financial Services Register numbers 110067 and 122351 respectively. Registered in England and Wales at16-17 West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RL, United Kingdom. Family Assurance Friendly Society Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority andregulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Family Equity Plan Limited is authorised and regulated by the FinancialConduct Authority. With this complete rundown on how to protect your fence posts from rot, you can now go forth with your next fencing project with the piece of mind it will last for years to come. In the 10-inch holes where you will install your fence posts, create an adequate drainage channel by filling it with gravel. This will improve the overall support and allow the water to flow through more efficiently, reducing the moisture your wood is subjected to. 4. Opt for a stronger fence post material It comes with a 20-year post-replacement guarantee, so you can rest assured that your posts are protected for years to come.

Throw strong winds into the mix and your fence might prove to be unstable and shaky against the elements – a nightmare if your fences are of the agricultural persuasion and serve to fence in valuable crops and cattle. Fortunately, this isn’t the end of the story. There are many ways to ensure a wind-proof and durable fence, all at relatively low expense as you will find out.

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Post Office Limited is registered in England and Wales (No. 2154540). Registered Office: 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7ER. A Postsaver Sleeve® is a heat-shrinkable thermoplastic sleeve, lined with a meltable thermoplastic bituminous liner. That sounds complicated, but in a nutshell, it’s a lining that prevents the water and creepy crawlies from getting at the wood.