PostMaster+
PostMaster+ is a galvanized steel fence post system for wood fences, with separate line, corner and gate posts for privacy, picket and horizontal board fence builders.
About PostMaster+
Wood posts are often the first part of a fence to fail. PostMaster+ replaces them with steel posts that carry wood boards, in lengths from 6 to 12 ft. Line and corner posts are pre-galvanized G90 steel, and the gate post is powder-coated black and can be covered for a natural wood look.
PostMaster rates line posts (0.100 in wall) at 73 mph, corner posts (0.120 in) at 70 mph and gate posts (0.100 in) at 112.6 mph, with 50 ksi yield and wind ratings on an ASCE 7-10 basis. Posts can be set in concrete or driven, and PostMaster+ carries a lifetime warranty.
The system works with spaced picket, solid picket, solid board and horizontal board wood fences. For a quote, send fence height, linear footage, and counts of line, corner and gate posts.
Colors, sizes and specifications
Colors and finishes
- Line and corner posts: pre-galvanized G90
- Gate post: powder-coated black (can be covered for a natural wood look)
Sizes and configurations
- Post lengths 6 ft through 12 ft
Models
- Line post
- Corner post
- Gate post
Features
- Line post: wider flanges for holding power and less rail splitting; shorter hat section for a flush cover; screw or lag hole patterns; countersunk holes; concrete lock
- Corner post: heavier steel supports two fence lines; hole patterns for inside or outside rail installation; concrete lock
- Gate post: holds hardware and gate square; rails slide inside; right-hung, left-hung or gate-and-latch use
- Won't shrink, warp or rot; easily hidden
Specifications
| Line post | Pre-galvanized G90, A653 SS Grade 50, 0.100 in; 73 mph wind load |
|---|---|
| Corner post | Pre-galvanized G90, A653 SS Grade 50, 0.120 in; 70 mph wind load |
| Gate post | Powder-coated black, 0.100 in; 112.6 mph wind load |
| Yield / tensile | 50 ksi / 65 ksi |
| Wind load basis | ULT, ASCE 7-10, IBC 2012 |
Best for
- Spaced picket, solid picket, solid board and horizontal board wood fences
Installation notes
- Set in concrete or drive with professional post driver equipment; driving below the frost line helps protect against frost heave.
- Post spacing varies with local conditions and wind exposure (Exposure B: urban, suburban, wooded; Exposure C: open terrain with scattered obstructions under 30 ft).
- Set at least 24 in into the ground for standard 6 ft and 8 ft fences; 6 ft fence uses 7 ft 6 in or 8 ft posts at 8 ft max spacing; 8 ft fence uses 10 or 12 ft posts at 4 ft max spacing.
- Installation guides cover horizontal solid board, vertical solid wood and lattice-top fences.
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Good to know
Wind figures are post-level (ASCE 7-10/IBC 2012), not a complete-fence rating.
Frequently asked questions
What PostMaster+ post height do I need?
A 7 ft 6 in or 8 ft post for a 6 ft fence (8 ft max spacing); a 10 ft or 12 ft post for an 8 ft fence (4 ft max spacing). Confirm with a fence professional or structural engineer.
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One product or the whole package
Order this on its own, with a few related products, or with everything else for the project. One itemized quote, shipped to all 50 states. Need someone to install it? Find an installer serving your area.
Request a quote for PostMaster+
Send plans, measurements, or photos and we will prepare an itemized quote. You can also call us with questions.