Post savers for pole barns

[Youngandfree]

Are they worth the small additional expense if you are burying the posts? I don't see them talked about much. Or is it worth the additional expense to use post brackets in concrete?

 

[joe_padavano]

I'm not sure what you are calling "post savers", as there are a number of different products. I've built a number of pole structures on the farm. Today's pressure-treated 6x6s are ****, but at least they're expensive. For my current 40x80 building, I'm using PermaColumn concrete bases and laminated triple 2x6 columns. The quality is much better and I don't need to worry about rot.

 

[Youngandfree]

I'm referring to the plastic sleeves like this

Post Protector 6 in. x 6 in. x 60 in. In-Ground Post Decay Protection (Case of 6-pieces) 6660C6 - The Home Depot

Visit The Home Depot to buy Post Protector 6 in. x 6 in. x 60 in. Post Protector (Case of 6 Pieces) 6660C6

www.homedepot.com

 

[kj_mustang]

I don't have to worry about rot on my 6x6 posts in the ground because water doesn't get to them.

 

[joe_padavano]

I'm referring to the plastic sleeves like this

Post Protector 6 in. x 6 in. x 60 in. In-Ground Post Decay Protection (Case of 6-pieces) 6660C6 - The Home Depot

Visit The Home Depot to buy Post Protector 6 in. x 6 in. x 60 in. Post Protector (Case of 6 Pieces) 6660C6

www.homedepot.com

I think you're kidding yourself if you think that will prevent the post from rot or insects.