Post Guard
How Post Guard Rods Work
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Soon after a post is installed, the above ground wood dries and checks, exposing the untreated interior wood and the onset of rot at the ground line is inevitable. Fungal attack cannot occur in dry wood with less than 20% moisture content (MC). Wood at the groundline is usually above 25%MC and with the combination of air (oxygen), temperature and food source (wood) the conditions for fungal spore growth are perfect. |
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Liquid preservatives treat the surface wood. Even pressure treated lumber only penetrates to 1/4 inch into the wood surface leaving the core of the lumber unprotected. These solutions are also hazardous and CCA treated lumber will soon be banned for public use because of environmental concerns and the presence of highly toxic amounts of arsenic. |
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The Post Guard rod is installed inside the post at the ground level to protect the entire wood member at this most susceptible area.. It's safe to handle and is made entirely of a unique Boron and Copper Hydroxide complex. These compounds are melted and fused into the form of a solid glass-like rod, which begins to dissolve with moisture in the wood and travels throughout the entire wood section at the groundline zone. Post Guard rods will arrest early stages of decay and set up a defensive protection for years. |
Safe To Handle - Easy To Install
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All you need to install a Post Guard rod is a hammer, a drill and a 1/2 inch drill bit. |
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A hole is drilled right at ground level into the centre of the post. Begin drilling at a level angle. Once the bit is established, tilt the angle downward at a 45 degree angle. |
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Place the rod into the hole by hand. Never force or hammer the rod itself to avoid shattering. |
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Place the plug over the hole and tap it home with a hammer to seal the hole. |