Where to purchase PT Fence posts

[Atchuuu]

I hate to ask questions on TBN if the information is readily available. I just can't find what I am looking for so here goes.

I need round fence posts in 8' lengths. The diameter is 5-7". I have called a couple of lumber yards and they either don't carry them at all or have to special order them. Tractor Supply has them in stock but the online reviews of these posts are terrible.

Called a couple places that treat with Creosote, CCA and ACQ but they don't sell shorter length fence posts.

Searching for fence supply companies has turned up mostly fencing companies.

Planned to pick them up at TSC but don't want to have to do this again so quality posts with the right level of treatment is important.

 

[Diggin It]

Called a couple places that treat with Creosote, CCA and ACQ but they don't sell shorter length fence posts.

What lengths do they sell? Can you get 16s or 24s and cut them?

 

[Atchuuu]

What lengths do they sell? Can you get 16s or 24s and cut them?[

That's a good idea. The posts are 30+ feet and tapered. I would have to cut them on site too. No way to transport them.

 

[Diggin It]

So, they're utility poles. That would give you four at 7.5' each. Questions:

Would there be enough taper to be noticeable from one to the next?
Does the pricing work out better that way?
Do they charge a delivery fee?
Do you have a decent chainsaw?

 

[TractorGuy]

I used the larger diameter TS post for corners and gates. Only had them in a few years but so far they are solid.

 

[Atchuuu]

So, they're utility poles. That would give you four at 7.5' each. Questions:

Would there be enough taper to be noticeable from one to the next?
Does the pricing work out better that way?
Do they charge a delivery fee?
Do you have a decent chainsaw?

Seller said the taper would be barely noticeable over 8' but if you make four posts out of a TP then you will have different size posts. He also said that he doesn't recommend them for line posts so I would still be looking for a 4-5 inch supplier.

Yes on the chainsaw. No delivery available.

Really need a good local supplier. Don't want to have to cut TP on site and this will won't really solve the problem since I only need 7-8 corner/end posts.

 

[QRTRHRS]

I suggest doing like I just did, a search on CCA treated fence posts. Lots of leads come up. Sort through them and look for dealer links. You may want to provide a location so other members may be able to help you.

 

[stuckmotor]

It would help if we knew your approximate location. No need to mention an east coast only supplier if you're in California.

 

[Atchuuu]

I suggest doing like I just did, a search on CCA treated fence posts. Lots of leads come up. Sort through them and look for dealer links. You may want to provide a location so other members may be able to help you.

It would help if we knew your approximate location. No need to mention an east coast only supplier if you're in California.

Location makes sense. I am in South MS. The issue is that I need about 98 posts. This makes ordering from a supplier outside the area cost prohibitive.

Does anyone have any experience with the Tractor Supply posts?

 

[s219]

I have used the large-size (6-8" I believe) Tractor Supply posts many times, with good luck so far. I like that they are not veneer cores -- they are basically a log section that has been treated. So far no complaints. Probably used 40-50 of them for various projects, mostly gate posts. About 10 of them are used as pilings to support the 40' of stairs down to my pier. I sure hope those never develop problems as that is one project I don't want to repeat.