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Post Frame Building Advice

Bradley Atkinson

9 years ago

Erecting a post frame residential home with my sons. Looking for a way to protect/preserve the treated wood posts we'll be using at and below the soil grade. Pole barn at my old place began eroding and rotting at base of posts and I'd prefer that not happen this go 'round. Thanks in advance!

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mermanmike
9 years ago
There are better systems now that keep the posts out of the earth. Check out Permacolumn for an example. https://www.permacolumn.com
User
9 years ago
I used quik tubes, poured on site.
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Bradley Atkinson
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the help Jim, not exactly what I was looking though.
Dan Overbrook
9 years ago
Ive had good experiences on past projects w/ Post Protectors. Relatively inexpensive and simple. Doesn't look half bad when installed either: postprotector.com
Bradley Atkinson thanked Dan Overbrook
Bradley Atkinson
Original Author
9 years ago
Dan - like the idea and more importantly the price. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

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