Split Rail Fence Posts Rotting

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Split rail fence posts rotting. My question is when i put the cedar post in the ground how do i. Posts are predrilled for use as end corner or line. Master garden products 72 in. Cedar has a reputation for durability but unless a few guidelines are followed cedar posts can fail in as few as five years.

End posts are drilled halfway and are used as starting and stopping points. Thank you for your recent inquiry with the home depot. In this video you ll learn how to repair a broken wood fence post without having to dig up any concrete or havi. Idaho timber 4 in x 4 in w x 5 1 3 ft h western red cedar wood fence line post.

Three factors contribute to this early failure. Poor drainage low quality wood and poor protection against insect damage. Have a leaning fence or a broken fence post. For pricing and availability.

For pricing and availability. 2 hole red cedar split rail fence end post as a 3 rail option. Set your store to see local availability. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

At this time we do not carry the universal forest productssducts 3 1 2 in. Here s how to install new cedar fence posts and avoid the problems that made your old posts rot. The rails are available in 10 foot lengths. White vinyl 3 rail diamond fence panel with 3 rails post and cap model pwhf 3rail6 diamond 112 79 112 79.

I plan on putting up a split rail fence. We offer the wood split rail fence in both 2 rail and 3 rail versions. Posts are made to accept either two or three rails. Post spacing should be 10ft on centers.

Allow all fence posts and rails to air dry for a few months before applying paint or wood sealer to the wood. I have looked for alternative materials but have found none in the split rail catagory. This prevents the paint and sealer from trapping moisture inside the wood and rotting. If you would like to learn more about our wood split rail fencing plastic fencing or more just contact us directly by e mail or over our toll free line.