Round Wood Posts
Round wood posts are peeled, pressure-treated pine posts used as line, corner and brace posts on cattle, horse, wildlife and other farm fences.
About Round Wood Posts
Round wood posts are peeled round timber, usually pressure-treated pine, set as line, corner and brace posts on farm and ranch fences. They give a wood look that many owners prefer over steel T-posts, and they work for cattle, horse, deer and wildlife, sheep and goat, hog and small-animal fences. In cattle fencing they are commonly paired with hinge-joint woven wire and barbed wire.
Line posts run about 3-4 in or 4-5 in in diameter and 6-1/2 to 8 ft long. Corner and brace posts are 5-6 in or larger and 8 to 10 ft long. Posts are pressure-treated for ground contact (UC4A or higher). Use fasteners rated for treated lumber, since electroplated galvanized fasteners can corrode in contact with ACQ. Field-cut ends should get a copper naphthenate preservative; AWPA M4 recommends at least 2.0% copper metal.
For a quote, list line, corner and brace post counts with diameters and lengths, plus 8 gauge staples, stays or clips. Axiom South ships nationwide.
Colors, sizes and specifications
Sizes and configurations
- Line posts about 3-4 in or 4-5 in diameter, 6-1/2 to 8 ft long
- Corner and brace posts 5-6 in or larger, 8 to 10 ft long
Features
- A wood-look alternative to steel T-posts for cattle, horse, deer and wildlife, sheep and goat, hog and small animal fences
- Used with hinge-joint woven wire and barbed wire in cattle fencing
Specifications
| Treatment | Pressure-treated for ground contact (UC4A or higher) |
|---|---|
| ACQ retention (AWPA) | 0.15 lb/cu ft above ground; 0.40 lb/cu ft ground contact |
| CA-B retention | 0.10 above ground; 0.21 ground contact |
| CA-C retention | 0.06 above ground; 0.15 ground contact |
| Fasteners | Meet or exceed ASTM A153 Class D (hot-dip galvanized or ceramic-coated); ACQ is roughly five times more corrosive to steel than untreated wood |
Accessories and works with
- Staples (8 gauge)
- Fence stays
- Post clips
Best for
- Line, corner and brace posts for farm and ranch fences
Installation notes
- Use fasteners rated for treated lumber; electroplated galvanized fasteners can corrode in contact with ACQ.
- Field-cut ends should be treated with a copper naphthenate preservative (AWPA M4 recommends at least 2.0% copper metal).
- Higher retention is required where wood touches the ground than above ground.
Frequently asked questions
Why do ground-contact posts need more preservative?
AWPA retention levels are higher for ground contact than above ground for every copper-based treatment, to resist decay and insects.
What fasteners should I use?
Fasteners meeting ASTM A153 Class D or better, per treated-lumber guidance; ordinary bright steel will corrode.
One product or the whole package
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