This 2.4m (8ft) x 100 x 100mm green/natural wooden fence post is a substantial choice for many full-height garden boundaries. It provides a broad fixing face for compatible panels or rails and enough overall length to give the installer useful scope when balancing visible height against the section fixed below ground.
The 100 x 100mm square section gives a broader fixing face and a more substantial support than a 75mm post. It suits fence runs where a heavier timber post is preferred, including substantial panel fencing and site-built timber boundaries.
Pressure treatment helps protect the timber against fungal decay, rot and insect attack. The green/natural finish has the characteristic colour of freshly treated fencing timber and works well with similarly treated fence panels and rails. The shade is not a paint finish, so natural variation should be expected and the timber will change in appearance as it weathers.
A 2.4m post is a versatile length for many domestic fence runs because it gives useful scope for both above-ground height and secure fixing below ground. It is a better choice than the 1.8m version when a taller boundary or more generous below-ground allowance is required. If the required post length is not obvious from the planned fence height, use the fence post length calculator before ordering. It is better to select enough overall length at the start than to discover after digging that the post cannot provide both the desired visible height and the necessary below-ground section.
Mark the fence line and post centres before excavation, then check each post for plumb as it is installed. Ground conditions, fence height and exposure all affect how much of the overall length needs to remain below ground. The post mix calculator is useful when estimating setting material for a run, but the hole size and installation method still need to suit the site. The larger section is useful when the post needs to provide more fixing area for rails or panels, but it also creates a visibly heavier post line. If the fence is relatively light, compare the 75mm alternatives rather than specifying the larger section by default. The wooden fence posts range includes 75mm and 100mm sections in 1.8m, 2.4m and 3.0m lengths, so compare the complete combination rather than choosing on length or section alone.
