How to prevent wooden fence post rot. By Bill Burnett And Kevin Burnett April 23, 2013. Q: I have an older wood fence with rotten posts. In the last windstorm, part of it fell over.

Understanding why rot occurs, how to spot it early, and what steps you can take to address it will help you keep your wooden fence looking its best for longer. Two main types of wood rot affect ...

Early on, fence posts were simply stuck into a hole in the ground or were surrounded by stones for support. Once concrete came along, there was plenty of support, but rot became a problem.

In most respects, it's inevitable: A wood fence post will rot over time. Even pressure-treated lumber isn't impervious to breakdown and decay. If you've begun to notice that part of your fence is ...

Fence decor is having a moment on social media. Here's how to dress up your fence for a stunning look you—and potential ...

Allowing direct contact with soil or organic matter will accelerate rot. Additionally, ... When used as fence posts, untreated wood may last for 10 years in one environment, ...

You can now fashion 8 different fence post designs if you want. The decorative posts I cut for my wife all those years ago were created by making 20 saw cuts at the top of each post. I was able to ...

While immersing myself in the thousands of stunning plants and trees, I found myself walking on a wood-plank pathway. It was bordered by a simple wood fence with stunning 6-by-6 decorative wood posts.

In most respects, it's inevitable: A wood fence post will rot over time. Even pressure-treated lumber isn't impervious to breakdown and decay. If you've begun to notice that part of your fence is ...