Have you ever wondered why utility poles last so much longer than a backyard deck’s posts? It’s because they can retreat the utility posts with chemicals. Now there’s a way for homeowners to retreat their posts with Post Proservative from Post-Protector.
Why is retreating important?
Deck posts are treated with chemicals to help them last longer in ground contact. However, the chemicals don’t last forever. In fact, these chemicals dissipate over time, making the wood more vulnerable to decay and weathering.
When a deck post fails, it’s past time to build a new deck. And a deck collapse is a frightening and horrifying consequence of relying on a deck that’s well past its prime. That’s why it’s important to do a deck check annually. To make it easy, the North American Deck and Railing Association has a free 10 point ‘Check Your Deck‘ guide for homeowners.
How do we retreat a deck post?
There’s a new easy-to-use homeowner deck treatment systems created by Post-Protector, another deck post product we have been using regularly and rely on for deck building.
The steps are easy.
- Drill a hole in the post.
- Insert the chemical (it’s the black tube).
- Cover the hole with the orange cap.
- Then mark the hole, so it’s easy to see–inspectors and future homeowners–how the deck post was treated.
Find this Post Preservative treatment at Amazon.
Where can we get this post preservative?
Buy this post preservative from Post-Protector at Amazon.
- Delivers up to 10 years of decay protection.
- Contains 24 Post Proservative sticks, 24 removable plugs, and date tags with nails.
- Treats (12) 6×6 or (24) 4×4 posts.
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Very helpful tips, thank you.