Hardwood Posts: High Strength & Durable Stand
A pasture fence that is supposed to last for many years needs a strong foundation. Hardwood posts are particularly resistant and the perfect base for durable permanent fences.
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Octo Wood pole crossbar ø100 mm 350 cm Subscription
- Easy assembly without pre-drilling
- Very suitable for the construction of a board fence
- Highly effective pressure impregnation with ecological wood preservative
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Hardwood Posts: The Robust Base for Permanent Fences
If an electric fence is to stand securely for many years, hardwood posts are a very reliable choice. The dense and heavy wood offers excellent strength and is the ideal foundation for permanent pasture fences that have to withstand high mechanical loads.
High Stability for Corners and Gates
At fence corners, changes of direction, or at the gate posts, particularly strong tensile forces act due to tensioned wires, ropes, or tapes. Hardwood posts reliably absorb this tension without giving way or breaking in the ground. This keeps your fence system permanently taut and safe.
Secure Hold for Your Insulators
The high density of the wood is a great advantage when installing the fence technology. Screw-in insulators find an excellent hold in hardwood. Tearing out or loosening of the fastenings in strong winds or when animals rub against the fence is effectively prevented.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hardwood Posts
Do I have to pre-drill the posts before screwing in the insulators?
Yes, this is highly recommended for hardwood. A short pre-drilling makes it easier to screw in the threads. This saves effort and prevents the insulators from being damaged during installation.
Are hardwood posts weather-resistant?
Hardwood naturally has a very high resistance to moisture, fungi, and rotting. Therefore, these posts last significantly longer in the ground than untreated softwoods such as spruce or pine.
How deep must a hardwood post go into the ground?
As a rule of thumb: About a third of the total length of the post should be anchored in the ground. For corner posts that have to withstand strong pulling forces, a deeper setting or additional bracing makes sense.
Heavy-Duty Wooden Posts for Permanent Fencing
A permanent fence needs strong anchor points. Hardwood posts are made exactly for this. They are characterized by very dense, solid wood that naturally defies wetness and rot for a long time. This makes them perfect for professional animal husbandry, where longevity and low maintenance are the focus.
They play out their strengths particularly at the start, end, and corner points of a pasture. They safely absorb the tensile forces of the conductor material and offer ring or strain insulators an immovable hold. Find the right hardwood posts in our range to give your pasture fence the necessary stability and security.