PostMaster v3
PostMaster v3 is the current steel post system for wood privacy fences, built for residential and commercial fence contractors who want posts that outlast wood.
About PostMaster v3
PostMaster v3 is a steel fence post for wood fences, offered in galvanized or textured black powder coat in lengths from 6 to 12 ft. The system uses line posts and gate posts, and corners are built with line posts and corner clips.
Several details speed up the job: multiple holes with countersunk screw seating, alignment marks and a concrete lock. Posts can be driven or set in concrete. PostMaster rates the 0.100 in wall line post at 81.2 mph wind load, and the system carries a lifetime warranty when spacing guidelines are followed.
Accessories include corner clips, truss lath, self-tapping screws and the PostMaster gate system. For a quote, list fence height, linear footage, post finish and the number of corners and gates. Confirm post length and local code with your fence contractor or engineer.
Colors, sizes and specifications
Colors and finishes
- Line posts: pre-galvanized G90
- Gate posts: textured black powder coat (can be left visible or covered)
Sizes and configurations
- Post lengths 6 ft through 12 ft
Features
- Shorter hat section allows a flush cover
- Multiple hole patterns accept screws or lag bolts
- Countersunk holes for flush seating
- Concrete lock adds strength
- Gate post keeps hardware and gate straight and square; rails slide inside the post
- Gate post works right-hung, left-hung or as gate-and-latch post
- Will not shrink, warp or rot
Specifications
| Material (line post) | Pre-galvanized G90 steel (ASTM A653), 0.100 in |
|---|---|
| Yield / tensile (line post) | Ask us for the current v3 spec sheet |
| Wind load, line post (ULT, ASCE 7-10, IBC 2012) | 81.2 mph |
| Wind load, gate post | 112.6 mph |
| Round steel pipe comparison | 68 mph |
| Wood post comparison | 75 mph at install, declining over time |
Accessories and works with
- Corner clips
- Truss lath and self-tapping screws
- PostMaster gate system
Best for
- Residential and commercial wood privacy fences
Installation notes
- Set posts at least 24 in into the ground for standard 6 ft and 8 ft fences.
- Maximum on-center spacing to maintain the warranty: 8 ft for a 6 ft fence (7 ft 6 in or 8 ft post); 4 ft for an 8 ft fence (10 ft or 12 ft post).
- Confirm post length and local code with a professional fence contractor or structural engineer.
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Frequently asked questions
What PostMaster post height do I need?
For a 6 ft fence use a 7 ft 6 in or 8 ft post at up to 8 ft spacing; for an 8 ft fence use a 10 ft or 12 ft post at up to 4 ft spacing. Post length for an 8 ft fence depends on soil and local code.
How deep do I set PostMaster?
At least 24 in into the ground for standard 6 ft and 8 ft fences; have a structural engineer confirm local code requirements.
PostMaster v3 photos
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