On Mar 6, 7:38 am, "peter" wrote:
I received a bid for a cedar mod panel fence for about $23 per foot with
posts set in concrete.
For 10% more, they would put a metal pipe inside the posts and set the pipe
in concrete. This is supposed to last longer. Has anyone any experience with
this? I have to decide whether this upgrade is worth it. Some of my old
fence posts did break at the ground level due to moisture.


Wood in contact with soil is the major cause of fence failure.
Poor detailing that traps moisture & prevents the fence from drying is
another significant cause.

So the metal pipe will help a lot IF the bottom of the post is not in
contact with the soil.

If the bottom of the fence boards touch the soil, the will still be at
risk for rot.

What size pipe?
And do they use other design details that will avoid rot / termites &
extend fence life?

An extra 10% seems pretty cheap to add a feature that will add a few
years (at least) to the fence life.


cheers
Bob