When used as fence posts, untreated wood may last for 10 years in one environment, but decay and weaken in fewer than two years in another. Are cedar fence posts a better option than treated pine?

Question: I'm installing a gate and fence around my yard and am using 4x4 posts that are made of pressure treated lumber. I have to cut most of them to length and have been told that after I cut ...

That product is Postsaver Pro-Sleeves, which are 14-inch-long tar-coated sleeves that slip over traditional 4”x4” posts. These are then sealed to the wood with heat guns in Fence-All’s workshop.

If you want natural wood fence panels that have a nicer natural aesthetic, cedar is worth considering. It is a highly durable type of non-treated wood that resists warping and cracking.

The trick is to set your wooden posts above a layer of gravel, preferably 3 to 6 inches deep. The idea is to prevent the lower end of the pole from contact with the dirt, mainly because the fungi ...