On 26/02/2012 10:19 PM, ss wrote:
I know there are all sorts of preservatives in B&Q etc for painting on
fence posts but isnt there a longer term solution like coating the part
below ground with something to stop water soaking in to the posts, like
a plastic coating. I am basing my enquiry on the basis of thinking most
of the bog standard preservatives are so enviromentally friendly they
probably are not really much good.

Any thoughts or ideas on this.


A) Fill base of hole with a load of stones .. compact, fit post then
backfill ... allows water to drain rather collect and be socked up by
end of post


B) buy pots with vac/pressure treated .. not just dipped. Plus a
supplier who does this with high volume of salts.

C) create a small holder ( I used 6" plastic drain pipe) .. and have the
post ends stand in preservative for at least 48 Hrs. They need to be
dry before you put them in to soak.

D) .. do I what I did fit concrete H section posts, and fit wood between
them, paint with Santdtex in colour to match wood - I mixed my own ..
unless you go real close you do not know they are not wood.
They will not rot, and also will not blow or over or work loose