Re: OT: poplar for fences

Posted by Bob Kerr on August 04, 2007 at 17:47:00 from (205.188.116.73):

In Reply to: OT: poplar for fences posted by Guyzoo on August 03, 2007 at 17:53:21:

The guys are right about locust or red cedar. We have Red cedar fence posts on the farm that Grandpa set in 1935 and are still in suprisingly good shape under ground. We also have a Locust flag pole we set in 1974 for a big july forth camp weekend at my Dads woods. I just looked at it the other day and it is about 20ft tall and still standing even though the woods took back over years ago. The pully at the top was gone so I am sure the wire we had it hooked up with finally rusted away. If doing a split rail fence use walnut or locust for the bottom rails. Walnut is ok for that, but not great for vertical posts as it draws too much water and termites will eventuly eat it. If you use locust, take the bark off, they will last much longer that way, but is more work. I heard also to smear old grease (off the plow in spring) on the bottom of any post you put in the ground to keep out termites and help keep water from wicking up. Now as far as poplar goes it is good for siding on buildings if there is plenty of overhang. lasts for 50-100 years or more if kept dry and doesn't have to be painted it will last like that.

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