Why do Posts Decay?
Ground-line decay accounts for over 95% of wooden post failures. Learn more about why it happens below:
1) Preservatives Loose Effectiveness
Traditional wood preservative tends to lose effectiveness over time at the critical ground-line section of the pole.
2) Repeated Wetting & Drying Cycles
This loss of effectiveness is due to oxidation and loss of chemical preservatives as a result of repeated wetting and drying cycles.
3) Conditions for Decay Are Ideal
Conditions are ideal for decay at the ground-line where there is a plentiful supply of oxygen, moisture, warmth and wood-decaying organisms. These factors are not present deeper in the ground.
4) All The Required Factors
This plentiful supply creates the perfect conditions for wood decay and failure to occur at the mechanically critical ground line section of the pole.