Buy 2.4M x 100 x 100mm Wooden Fence Post - Pressure Treated Brown at East Coast Fencing
2.4M x 100 x 100mm Wooden Fence Post - Pressure Treated Brown is a heavy-duty square timber post engineered to deliver long-term support for taller garden fencing and demanding gate applications. Its substantial section provides excellent rigidity, while the brown pressure treatment offers reliable protection for year-round outdoor use and a warm, natural appearance that complements other treated timber components.
Pressure-treated for durable, outdoor performance
The post is pressure treated with a brown preservative to help resist rot, fungal decay and insect attack. This deep treatment equips the timber to withstand constant exposure to the elements with minimal upkeep. As the post seasons, the colour gently softens, maintaining an attractive natural look without compromising protection.
Why choose a 100 x 100mm section?
A 100 x 100mm (4" x 4") profile offers a step up in bending strength and resistance to twisting compared with lighter sections. The square faces provide generous bearing for rails, brackets and gate ironmongery, helping you achieve a straight, stable fence line and a robust fixing platform for heavier-duty installations.
Benefits of the 2.4m length
The 2.4m overall length provides ample allowance for deeper embedment while still achieving common above-ground fence heights. This extra length is particularly useful on exposed sites, for installations incorporating gravel boards, or where ground conditions demand a more substantial footing to ensure long-term stability.
Typical applications
- Closeboard fencing: A dependable backbone for arris rails, featheredge cladding and capping on taller runs.
- Panel fencing: Supports heavier or wind-prone panels, especially where a gravel board is included.
- Gate posts for pedestrian gates: Suitable as a hanging or slamming post for small to medium timber gates.
- Garden structures: A sturdy option for screens, bin stores and light pergola elements requiring extra rigidity.
Installation guidance
- Set posts plumb and to a string line for accurate alignment across the run.
- Embed in a suitable concrete footing; on typical builds, aim for a significant below-ground depth to counter wind loads—adjust to local ground conditions.
- Where ground falls, step post heights consistently or maintain a level datum for rails and capping.
- Seal any freshly cut ends, notches or drill holes with an appropriate end-grain preservative.
Fixing and compatibility
The flat, square faces accept common panel clips, closeboard rail supports and angle brackets. For gates, choose hinges and latches sized to the gate’s weight and frequency of use. The post integrates cleanly with wooden or concrete gravel boards, capping rails and post caps to complete a professional, weather-resilient boundary.
Design coherence and finishing
The brown treatment coordinates naturally with brown-treated panels, rails and sleepers, helping the boundary read as a single, cohesive installation from bay to bay. If you plan to overcoat with a stain in future, allow the timber to season before applying a compatible exterior finish, and always re-treat any new cuts first.
Low-maintenance practicality
Ongoing care is straightforward. Keep soil, mulch and debris from building up around the base, check fixings periodically (particularly after high winds) and trim back vegetation to prevent constant contact with the timber. With these simple checks, the post will continue to provide a reliable structural core for years.
Where this post excels
- Exposed locations: Extra embedment depth and a robust section help withstand wind loading.
- Heavier fence designs: Ideal where panels, closeboard cladding or trellis add weight and leverage.
- Straight, long runs: Square edges make it easy to keep lines true and connections tight bay after bay.
Best-practice tips
- Use a gravel board to keep panels clear of splashback and prolong service life.
- On closeboard, align and fix arris rails securely before boarding to minimise cumulative tolerances.
- Where gates are fitted, brace the hinge side with deeper footings and ensure ironmongery fixings are corrosion resistant.
Benefits at a glance
- Brown pressure-treated timber for resistance to decay and insects.
- Robust 100 x 100mm section offers excellent rigidity and fixing area.
- 2.4m length supports deeper setting for stable, taller fence builds.
- Square faces simplify accurate alignment and hardware installation.
- Natural finish coordinates with treated panels, rails and capping.
Summary
The 2.4M x 100 x 100mm Wooden Fence Post - Pressure Treated Brown provides the strength, durability and working practicality required for taller fencing and more demanding gate or screen installations. Its heavy-duty section, reliable preservative treatment and installer-friendly geometry make it a sound choice wherever long-term stability, neat alignment and a cohesive timber aesthetic are priorities.
