Pole barn posts are the cornerstone upon which your barn stands. While hardy and ready to stand the test of time, a little extra protection can still go a long way!
Your pole barn’s posts are vital to the entire building’s structural integrity. They’re the namesake of post-frame construction, and critical to the safety and stability of your barn. Our posts are treated for protection, but any wood exposed to moisture and fungus is at risk for rot.
Our Instant Quote tool gives you two options to protect against post rot for your pole barn:
This plastic sleeve protects your post at its most vulnerable location, near the grade where moisture and oxygen are abundant. The tough, 30” plastic sleeve prevents the wood from contact with soil or concrete at grade level, keeping your post safe from likely causes of rot.
Go even deeper with a full boot of durable plastic that covers the entire bottom 5’ of your post. In addition to protecting at the grade like Grade Guard, the post protector option stops any soil or concrete from contact with your post directly, offering complete protection for your post at the ground and below.
Any structure is at risk for structural problems. While metal buildings can crumble due to unchecked rust, rot can wear away at pole buildings over decades. The most likely risk factors for rot are pole barn sites that force drainage directly into the barn’s foundation. If you site your pole barn correctly, your risks of post rot decrease dramatically.
Post rot protection gives you extra coverage to help ensure a pole barn that stands strong for decades to come.
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