Post Decay

It is important to understand DECAY, which is often misunderstood. Most believe moisture to be the CAUSE of decay when it is actually one of the CONDITIONS needed to be present.Post decay occurs when certain CONDITIONS exist:

Moisture saturation of wood fiber
Oxygen
Temperature range of 40° F to 100° F

Together, these 3 conditions enable the living micro-organisms, abundant in soil, to colonize the post using the wood fiber as their food source.

Post Protector is a “Barrier System” that eliminates soil contact and the ability for the destructive, soil dwelling, micro-organisms to access the post.

Eliminating micro-organisms, eliminates the cause of decay.

"Pole buildings" are also known as "pole barns" or "post frame buildings". They rely on wood post foundations. These posts are pressure treated solid, glue laminated, or nail laminated columns. Although they are treated, soil contact, concrete contact, moisture, insects, etc, can lead to post decay or post rot. Post Protector delivers a simple, affordable, & effective "barrier system" so that anything potentially harmful to the post, can never come in contact with the post. It allows for typical “post in the ground” post frame construction technique while achieving a far superior wood post foundation. Post Protector eliminates the most common concern with pole barn construction - post longevity.