The colder months of the year are also the windiest months, and you sure can see it by looking at your garden fence. At least, I can (by looking at mine, I mean). This year, we had more than just windy days though. The whole country was shaken up by Storm Dudley and then, a week later, Storm Eunice.
Storm Eunice was truly the end of our garden fence and many in the neighbourhood. The damage was too much to simply fix. So, we had to install new garden fence panels. This gave us the opportunity to look at different ways to make our fence sturdier and stronger than it was before. This is when we came across this fence post shoe at Speedy Fixings.
What are fence post shoes?
Fence post shoes, also known as fence post supports, post supports or simply post shoes, are metal supports that fit into wooden posts as a “shoe”. These are often bolted down onto concrete to ensure wooden posts stay in place. “Post bases offer extra stability and support to wooden posts. Plus, offer protection against water damage, fungal damage and insect damage.” Explains Rock N Roller Baby.
Types of post supports.
Post shoes can be used across all kinds of outdoor structures, from garden fence posts to pergolas and more. Each outdoor structure will require different post supports. Wood Create has recently shared the various types of post shoes, including heavy-duty post shoes, light-duty post shoes, elevated post shoes, adjustable elevated post shoes and custom made post shoes.
What are the benefits of post shoes?
As I mentioned above, post shoes are highly beneficial for wooden posts of any outdoor structure. Here are some of the benefits of post supports:
- Add stability
- Increase strength
- Protect from insect, fungal and water damage
- Increase the lifespan of outdoor structure
“By preventing this type of damage, post shoes will make the wooden posts last longer.” Comments Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs. And she couldn’t be more correct! By preventing water damage, insect damage and fungal damage, as well as offering extra stability and support, your outdoor structures will be able to better withstand the elements, and in turn, have a longer lifespan.
