What are postsaver sleeves?
What Are Postsaver Pro-Sleeves? A Postsaver Pro-Sleeve is a heat-shrinkable sleeve lined with a meltable, bituminous liner. Pro-Sleeves are heat applied to wooden fence and gate posts to create an air and watertight barrier around the vulnerable ground line section of the post.
How long are postsaver sleeves?
14″ long
All Postsaver® sleeves are 14″ long. A Postsaver® post guard is a heat-shrinkable post-saver sleeves with a thermoplastic bituminous interior liner. Effectively, the post sleeves create a water and air-tight seal when applied to new posts at the vulnerable ground-line level, making ground-line decay impossible.
Do post Savers work?
Postsaver sleeves keep the cause of the ground rot out and the preservative in, ensuring that the new piece of equipment will last for many years. The Postsaver sleeves create a tough dual layer barrier that keeps the moisture, oxygen and decaying organisms that are necessary for wood rot and decay, out of the timber.
Should fence posts be set in concrete?
First rule, gang: Do not set wooden posts in concrete. Look, no matter what preventative steps you take (and I’ll get to those), eventually wooden posts rot, and eventually you’ll have to set new ones. Not only does burying them in concrete make for more work down the line, it actually can speed up the rotting.
What are Postsaver sleeves made of?
Postsaver sleeves consist of a dual-layer system, this system comprises of a tough polythene outer sleeve lined with a meltable bituminous inner sealant.
How do you protect wooden posts in concrete?
Be sure to place the post in the center of the hole. Finally, fill the entire hole up with cement to the top. Concrete will hold the fence firmly in place and prevent any lateral movement. For even more protection, dome the top of the concrete so it slopes away from the post to divert water away from the post.
How do I keep my fence post from rotting?
Place your fence post on top of the gravel drainage layer and fill the rest of the hole in with soil, ensuring it stands firm and steady. As an alternative, Postsaver sleeves are a cost-effective, simple way to keep wood rot at bay.
How can I make my fence post last longer?
How to Protect Wooden Fence Posts From Rotting
- Set the wooden fence posts in a cool, dry area with plenty of air circulation so the wood can dry.
- Brush the bottom third or bottom half of the fence post with waterborne copper naphthenate, a wood preservative that is free of arsenic and chromium.
Is 2 feet deep enough for fence posts?
The depth of the hole should be 1/3-1/2 the post height above ground (i.e., a 6-foot tall fence would require a hole depth of at least 2 feet).
Why choose postsaver sleeves?
Our guarantee covers the cost of a replacement post in the event of post failure, giving you total peace of mind for 20 years. Protect your investment with Postsaver sleeves! Why Should I Choose Postsaver? Postsaver is the largest manufacturer of ground-line barrier sleeves in the world, with millions sold since 1994.
Who is postsaver?
Postsaver is the largest manufacturer of ground-line barrier sleeves in the world, with millions sold since 1994. Our proven sleeves are used in over 30 countries worldwide. How Does Postsaver Support The Trade?
What is a pro sleeve for fence posts?
A Postsaver Pro-Sleeve is a heat-shrinkable sleeve lined with a meltable, bituminous liner. Pro-Sleeves are heat applied to wooden fence and gate posts to create an air and watertight barrier around the vulnerable ground line section of the post.
How do postsaver pro-sleeves prevent ground-line rot?
Wooden fence and gateposts rot at the ground-line section because of oxygen, fungi & moisture in the soil. Postsaver Pro-Sleeve post protection excludes all the factors required for decay, locking preservative in and locking moisture, oxygen and fungi out. Preventing costly ground-line rot in your wooden posts. How Do Pro-Sleeves Work?