Before starting installation of the cedar fence posts, you will have to know the terms and conditions of the local authority as many have different laws about the erection of fences and what permits you need. To understand more you should pay a short visit to your municipality or consult an expert.

Basic Information

Before fixing the cedar posts, you need to dig the ground up to 12 inches for the insertion of them into the ground. After placing the posts into the holes, you will have to place some small sized gravel and stones inside the hole. These gravel and stones with loose soil will strengthen the foundation and base of the cedar posts.

It is vital to remember, when you are laying these foundations, that you should never ever let water get into the hole. If water sits around the posts for several weeks and months, the cedar wood will be rotten and perished. Therefore water must be flushed out of the hole and you will have to protect the cedar posts with care.

As a part of the pre-emptive measure, you need to fill up the gap with cement. Use the trowel for leveling the hole with cement. The cement paste ensures that no water can get into the hole.

Fences built with well laid cedar fence posts are likely to be attractive and long lasting, but only if you ensure that the foundations are well laid. Do so and you will have a fence to be proud of.

The reason for this is that the wood has a huge bearing over a number of factors – including both the look and the longevity of the fencing.

Cedar Fence Posts

One of the main types of wood that you can consider is cedar. Cedar fence posts have become particularly popular amongst many people. This is because cedar has two very specific qualities that make it perfect for use as a fence post.

1) it is a stunning beautiful wood that would look amazing in almost any garden
2) it is a very strong wood, unlikely to break or decompose if treated properly.

Both these factors are huge when it comes to fence posts.

Fencing is a very important part of the garden and so it is important that you ensure you get the right look for your fencing. Of course when it comes to the ‘look’ of the fencing it is the posts that define things – they are the strong, center point that link everything together.

That strong center point is vital in another way as well – providing a base for the fence. Without a strong base a fence could fall apart, whether through a strong gust of wind or the wood rotting. Cedar fence posts are so important because they are so unlikely to fall apart.

The type of wood that you choose for for fencing is up to you, and there are a lot of good woods to choose from out there. But make sure you give proper consideration to cedar fence posts.

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custom design picket fence made with wester red cedar, 4x4 post with 3/4" routed corners, mortis and tendon joints

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Woodway Products 870.1869 4-by-4-Inch Cedar Acorn Finial Post Cab

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• Pre-fitted with a 5/16-Inch by 4-Inch galvanized lag screw for easy application, this classic finial is turned with precision on a high-speed shaper
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• Western red cedar
• Built to last.
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• Beautiful to look at.
• Resists fingerprint smudges.
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• Crafted with the abetted block for better securing of the post cap skirt molding
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• Western red cedar
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• Add the finishing touch of class to your fence, lamp post, mailbox post and deck railings.