This 3.0m (10ft) x 75 x 75mm wooden fence post provides extra overall length while retaining the slimmer 75mm section. It is aimed at projects where changing levels, taller construction or greater below-ground allowance requires more than a standard 2.4m post, but where a 100mm section is not necessary for the fence design.
The 3.0m length is intended for projects where a standard 2.4m post does not provide enough overall timber. That may be because the fence is taller, the site changes level, or the installation needs a greater below-ground allowance. It gives the installer room to deal with those conditions without relying on marginal post length.
A 75mm post is not simply a cheaper version of a 100mm post. Section size affects the amount of timber around fixings and the overall stiffness of the support, so the fence type and exposure should be considered before choosing the slimmer option.
Set the fence line out before digging so the post centres suit the actual panels or rail system rather than an assumed bay width. Keep each post plumb in both directions and check the top line as the run progresses. If the posts are being set in concrete or post mix, select a suitable material from the cement products range and follow its installation instructions rather than relying on one fixed amount for every hole.
The timber is pressure treated to improve resistance to fungal decay, rot and insect attack. The brown treatment gives new timber a warmer appearance that coordinates naturally with similarly treated fence panels and fencing timber. As with any natural timber product, grain, knots, colour and surface character vary from post to post and the appearance will continue to weather outdoors. Because 3.0m posts are heavier and provide more leverage above ground when used at greater heights, the complete fence design matters. Match the post section, panel or rail system and installation method to the actual site rather than choosing the longest post automatically. 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.
