on 4/21/2009 11:25 PM (ET) Zootal wrote the following:
Before I planted my fence posts, I coated the bottom of the posts with that
tar-like black stuff that you can coat driveways with. Driveway sealer of
some sort, black, tar-based. I don't really know what if any difference it
will make. I bought mine in a 5 gallon bucket at Home Depot for somewhere
around $20 or so.


Better to use a special tar mix that is used to coat the concrete walls
below grade before backfilling. Most times it is brushed on then heavy
plastic sheeting is stuck to the tar to provide additional
waterproofing. It is available at the big box stores, and may be
available in smaller stores.


"MiamiCuse" wrote in message
...

I had a wood fence built last year, the code calls for 4x4 PT posts
embedded in concrete 12" deep, which is what I did. I have always wondered
how long this PT post would last in the hot and humid Miami sun and rain.

A few days ago I drove by a house where they just had a new wood fence up.
I noticed the bottom of the fence post where it meets the ground all of
the post had been painted with something black with the consistency and
texture of tar. I am pretty sure this is something done to prevent the
post from getting in contact of water. Wish I had thought of that, and
curious if this is a common procedure. I hope my posts will give me at
least 5 years before I have to do it all over again.

MC








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Bill
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