Question 1

1. What is a UC4 fence post?

Accepted Answer

UC4 means the timber is treated for direct ground contact and has a longer expected service life compared to lower-grade treatments.

Question 2

2. Do all wooden fence posts need to be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Untreated timber is not suitable for ground contact. It’s always best to use treated fence posts to prevent them rotting too quickly, especially in wet or exposed conditions.

Question 3

3. What sizes do wooden fence posts come in?

Accepted Answer

Common fence post sizes include 3’x3’ (75x75mm) and 4’x4’ (100x100mm) cross-sections, in lengths from 1.5m to 3m.

Wooden fence posts

Treated Incised UC4 Fence Post Green 100 X 100 X 2400mm

Treated Incised UC4 Fence Post Brown 100 X 100 X 2400mm

Treated Incised UC4 Fence Post Green 75 X 75 X 2400mm

75 X 75 X 2400mm Green Treated Fence Post

Metpost Bolt Down System 2 73-78mm

Incised Fence Post. Brown 75 X 75 X 1800mm

Grange Fencing Metpost Sysyem 2 Wall Anchor For 73 To 78mm Posts