I just heard of the capability to build a fence with untreated lumber and to apply a disodium octaborate tetrahydrate solution after installation.
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The alternatives I have been considering are AWPA UC3A pressure treated lumber (PTL) or cedar. My understanding is that both the PTL and the cedar require the application on an initial and periodic (every 3 years) wood preservative (not a stain).
I am looking for the best long-term wood fence solution and prefer to pay higher up-front costs to avoid maintenance and repair in the future.
(The decisions to use wood for the panels and metal for the posts have already been made. The wood panels will be 2 inches above grade and have no ground contact. The wood panels will have a cap on the top so that the grain ends of the boards are not exposed to the weather.)
A pressure treated fence post can generally last 10 to 25 years. Untreated cedar fence posts have decay protection because of their natural oils and compounds, but will usually last a few years less than their pressure treated counterparts. The actual number depends a lot on the environment and the conditions. Harsh weather and high moisture levels, for example, are tough on wood posts no matter what type they are.
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Yes! Pro-Sleeves are a terrific way to extend the life of your wood fence. They’re heat-shrinkable sleeves with a meltable liner that protect wood posts from rot and decay around the vulnerable ground line area.
The weakest link in a wood fence is right where the post meets the ground. Rot isn’t usually a problem deeper down because there’s no oxygen to jump-start the chemical processes that cause decay. Above the ground line the fence is high and dry. Pro-Sleeves target the problem area.
We put the sleeves on the posts in our shop before they’re shipped to your address. They’re slipped onto the posts then the bituminous liner is melted with a heat gun to form a perfect ground line seal.
Yes! The sleeves come with a 20 year manufacturer’s warranty. It really is a simple and affordable way to add years to your wood fence. Ask your sales rep for details.
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