Fence Post Structure With Roof

Here s how to install new cedar fence posts and avoid the problems that made your old posts rot.

Fence post structure with roof.

The post structures then transfer the loads into a below grade footing. Cedar has a reputation for durability but unless a few guidelines are followed cedar posts can fail in as few as five years. Virtually maintenance free vinyl never needs painting. Three factors contribute to this early failure.

Request a quote by email. Reinforced with an aluminum load bearing support system. Poor drainage low quality wood and poor protection against insect damage. White clay almond.

Pipe full length 16 ga. Building a 2 post louvered deck roof 10 x 8 x 8 this plan for a louvered deck roof can be altered to fit your needed size. Pivoting mounting plate for easy installation. While post wraps and barriers seem to offer some increased longevity any gaps holes or voids behind the barrier or wrap will compromise the barrier and make it less useful.

It is based on a sim ple concept of post panel and footing construction. The panels absorb the wind loads and transfer applied loads to the rigid post structures. Galvanized pipe cut length 2 1 2 20wt. Some fence installers report that wrapping the post base with sheet copper or galvanized steel prolongs the life of their posts.

Tie down connection and post trims come standard. No need for overhead jacking or roof uplift. The ab fence system is designed to provide screening security and noise abatement.