On 27/12/2014 07:58, harryagain wrote:
"Vir wrote in message
...

The right method is concrete posts. Spurs if you want - no timber or
exposed steel below ground.

Andy
They are also IME ****.
There is never enough concrete to give adequate covering to the reinforcing.
Consequently it soon spalls.

Well, all I can say is mine haven't. perhaps 20 years wasn't long enough
- I've seen spalled stuff in WW2 defences.

Andy