When building a long-lasting fence, the wood posts used for it matter just as much as the wire attached to it. The posts create the foundation and provide the structural support for the fence. The quality of wood posts can make or break the durability of the fence. If not treated and constructed properly, a post may rot or decay before the rest of the fence needs replacing. That’s why all wood posts from Pasture Management are made from Southern Yellow Pine and treated with CCA (Chromated...

The Basics to Build a Long-Lasting Fence Are you a first-time fence builder wondering how to get started on constructing a long-lasting fence? Then stick around because this article is for you. Building a long-lasting fence takes consideration and thought before you ever begin assembly. Let’s break it down. Determine the fence’s purpose First, you must decide what you will be fencing in or what you will be keeping out. Are you building a fence to contain your cows? Or are you...

CCA is short for chromated copper arsenate and is used for pressure treating agriculture wood posts to prevent rot, decay, and insect damage. We manufacture our wood posts to various lengths and diameters using only southern yellow pine. After a period of drying, we pressure-treat them with CCA to preserve the wood. The retention standard for CCA in treated posts in the agricultural industry is .40 pounds of preservative per cubic foot (pcf). We do not recommend using wood posts for fencing...