Pete Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hi there, recently put up a barbed wire fence and unfortunately I had to cut the top of the strainers down a bit, due to the tree rooted nature of the ground. What are everyone's thoughts on making up a *cap* for the top ? I've been eyeing up some old lead flashing that we got laying around, is it legal to use it ? I remember seeing it on gate posts into fields years ago, but not recently, is it ,that preservatives are now so good, or is it that we no longer can be bothered to do it ? I was also wondering if it would stop the top of the post rotting downwards, as we have several that have lost their tops or hollowed out about 9 inches down,( nice for the birds to nest in though ) We do on occasion have stock in the field and was wondering about the safety aspect of using lead caps ? would it be better just to retreat the top of post with preservative ? any advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontrowfencing Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi Pete, Not sure on the legal aspect of it, but round here if you put lead on a gate post top, i don't think it would last five minutes, especially if visible from a road. If we ever have to cut tops of for any reason. We generally cut them on an angle to turn water and cover in plenty of treatment. If a field was far enough away from the road i think the lad lead tops lok really nice, but just a shame when they get nicked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi Pete, Not sure on the legal aspect of it, but round here if you put lead on a gate post top, i don't think it would last five minutes, especially if visible from a road. If we ever have to cut tops of for any reason. We generally cut them on an angle to turn water and cover in plenty of treatment. If a field was far enough away from the road i think the lad lead tops lok really nice, but just a shame when they get nicked. Don't think they going to be to visible from the road, was just worried about cows trying to pull them off or lick them, not our cows you see. Don't want angry farmer getting upset. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbell Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 creosote, every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premnayloon Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 creosote, every time Rob, I was told last week that any creosote applied to posts or strainers above the ground invalidates any warranties and could fall foul of the environment agency, I don't believe this and always work it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbell Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 im buying and using creosoted timber for the FC. it can still be used in & by professional users. as for the warrenty, well do you know anyone who has accually had a claim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieMac Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I saw some really cool plastic things like frisbees once that went over the top of the strainer post and they fastened on with a screw in the centre. It was on an estate on the east coast of scotland but Iv never seen them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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