Will fence posts rot in concrete?
Rotting posts have haunted homeowners since the beginning of fencing. The moment that you put a wood post in the ground, it begins reacting to the moisture and soil surrounding it. Concrete around the posts provides some level of protection, but water from rainfall or your sprinklers eventually find their way to the bottom of your post through absorption. What's worse is that rotten posts are by far the biggest pain when it comes to fence maintenance. It requires you to disassemble the fence sections on either side of the post and then work to pull the post up from the ground, concrete and all. Once the new post is set, you need to reassemble the sections.
There are measures you can take to decrease the rate at which wood posts decay, or you can go with alternative materials that won't rot, such as vinyl fencing or masonry. This is disappointing for many homeowners, however, who really like the natural beauty of wood. Not to mention, there are other issues that you'll end up running into.
Trex offers a wonderful solution for these homeowners. Trex looks incredibly like wood, but the composite nature of the material protects it from rotting. In fact, Trex's 25 year warranty covers rotting, so you can have peace of mind that when you put a Trex post in the ground it is there to stay.
Even customers who can't afford the entire fence system can use Trex posts for their fence line. The wood rails and pickets can be attached to the Trex posts no differently than wood posts, except now you don't have to worry about replacing rotten posts in 10-15 years. The Trex posts can even be painted or stained to match the color of your fence. For a bit of an increase in price, you get the peace of mind that comes from Trex composite posts.
Of course, there are benefits of Trex's entire composite fence system that you can't get by using the Trex posts alone. Many customers are scared by the high price tag, but they end up finding that the low maintenance, the ease of installation, and the durability of the product are well worth the cost. Trex brings the best qualities of other fence materials and builds upon them to offer a truly exceptional fence.
Whether your interested in the full system or just the posts, visit our Online Shop to view prices and order materials, or call our team of experts at 877-700-8739 to ask them any questions you might have.