How to Protect a Wooden Fence Post From Rotting
Wooden fence posts provide a lot of protection to your property and are very durable. They do however wear out over time from the harsh weather conditions. There are certainly ways to help slow down the rooting process of the wood.
Things You'll Need:
- Shovel
- Gravel
- Dump Truck
- Wood Protectant
- Paint Brush
- Bucket
- Level
- Dig about one foot around your fence post to build a pocket. This could be difficult if the fence post is set in concrete. Pull the entire post out if it is just placed in the ground without concrete.
- Dump gravel stone in the pocket, this will provide extra protection from moisture. You should be able to purchase this stone from a local stone quarry or a local home improvement store. You'll probably have to rent a dump truck because that will be the easiest way to transport the stone.
- Paint the entire post with a waterproof sealant. You should probably apply an extra coat if you've never done this before. A regular paintbrush is all you should need to apply the sealant.
- Dip the bottom portion of the fence post in a bucket with more waterproof sealant. The bottom portion of the fence post is obviously more likely to rotten because it's in the ground and more exposed to moisture. Obviously you won't be able to do this with posts that have concrete around them.
- Fill the hole back in with the gravel and dirt. Make sure the fence posts are straight by using a level.