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Introduction
Cedar has a reputation for durability, but unless a few guidelines are followed, cedar posts can fail in as few as five years. Three factors contribute to this early failure: poor drainage, low-quality wood and poor protection against insect damage. Here’s how to install new cedar fence posts and avoid the problems that made your old posts rot.
Tools Required
- Bucket
- Caulk gun
- Paintbrush
- Posthole digger
- Shovel
- Trowel
- Wheelbarrow
Materials Required
- Acrylic caulk
- Aggregate
- Cement
- Wood preservative
Project step-by-step (5)
Pick the Right Posts
- Wondering how to set fence posts that won’t rot? Step one is to select the kind of wood you’re going to use. The key to proper fencepost instillation is to use the right kind of wood. Don’t use posts that contain sapwood. Instead, use heartwood, because it’s denser and more insect-resistant. We recommend a sturdy cedar fence post.
Treat the Post With Preservatives
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