On Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 7:48:43 AM UTC+1, harry wrote:
On Friday, 15 June 2018 07:41:11 UTC+1, Jim Walsh wrote:
Hi all.

I get a bit obsessive in trying to make sure that the end results of my DIY jobs are long-lasting (where appropriate). On the matter of wooden fence posts, is it likely to increase the life of the below ground section if I cover that portion of the wood in bitumen? I imagine that preventing soaking from ground water should do some good.

Thanks.

Jim.

I have a short bit of 100mm drain pipe with a blank on one end.
I stand the posts in creosote (equivalent) for a day.
Takes a while, I can only fit one post in at a time.

I prefer the approach where you set the post in a very weak gravel/cement (6/1?) mix. That way it's easier to yank it out and replace