Where to buy creosote fence posts?

[DennisH]

At some point in the future I will be putting in about 1800' of 4 rail fenching. Where does one go to buy creosote fence posts and boarding (black in color)?

I know I can't buy the liquid but also can't seem to find any info on the internet about buying fencing in bulk.

Can anyone tell me what I should except to pay?

 

[maybar]

At some point in the future I will be putting in about 1800' of 4 rail fenching. Where does one go to buy creosote fence posts and boarding (black in color)?

I know I can't buy the liquid but also can't seem to find any info on the internet about buying fencing in bulk.

Can anyone tell me what I should except to pay?

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Historically Farmer's CO-OPs or bridge supply companies were usually a good choice. As for cost I have no idea what today's market is.

 

[Egon]

You may not be able to find creosote treated posts anymore.

 

[DennisH]

You may not be able to find creosote treated posts anymore.

What is the fence company using that are black in color?

 

[Mousefield]

Up our way they have banned creosote, not good for the environment.:thumbsup: Haven't seen black fencing. We use round pressure treated posts, they are a light green color. Get our's from the local fence supply company, have all kinds of fencing material and posts.

 

[ustmd]

I thought creosote was banned in the US in 2006 or 2007.

It is not banned in Europe.

 

[tractorshopper]

The black fencing is asphalt paint. Adheres very well and lasts a long time. Should be able to find at Tractor Supply or some similar place.

 

[tractorshopper]

Around here, most nice estate fences like you're talking about use 4X6 pressure treated posts and 1"x6" railing (some use pressure treated 5/4" boards; others use 1"x6" non pressure treated) then paint with asphalt paint. Best place for lumber is a local lumber yard that building contractors use. Better grade material for less $ usually than the box stores. Local lumber yard should be able to help you and put a quote together for all materials.

 

[MarkV]

They do use a fence paint around here that is black. I was told it was a asphalt base and long lasting. Never had a need to look into myself. Nice look though.

MarkV

 

[elbrown]

Did you try American Timber and Steel, American Timber And Steel | "The Timber Specialists!"

 

[beppington]

I use "Fence Coat" from Tractor Supply. Awesome stuff. Looks great when done. Covers like nobody's business & LASTS. Even says you don't have to put it on a perfect surface (my kinda stuff!). You can even spray it on if you want; They tell you all the details like tip size, etc.

In fact here it is: Acrylic Fence Coat Paint, Black, Semi-Gloss, 5 gal - 3414305 | Tractor Supply Company

 

[westbrooklawn]

This place in NC sells what you are looking for... not sure how far they ship

General Timber, Inc.

 

[DennisH]

Thanks guys.

Looks like I 'm looking for 4X6 pressure treated posts, 1"x6" railing and asphalt paint.

 

[CosmoAU]

Might want to check with this guy:http://www.qualityfarmfencing.com/about.html.* He's from Danville and installed approx 2 miles of cresote fence at a horse farm near me (20 miles south of Hsv.) last year or the year before.* He does installs, but may just sell you the materials or hook you up with his supplier.* Can't hurt to ask.

 

[schmism]

You may not be able to find creosote treated posts anymore.

I would bet you any amount of money the 4" round posts i just bought at my local farm and home store are creosote (or a derivative of it) treated. they are NOT green/red PT stuff you get from the big box stores... these things smell like like old school new telephone poles! and when they were in the sun you could smell them from 10' away!

 

[schmism]

I thought creosote was banned in the US in 2006 or 2007.

not according to this

Creosote - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[DennisH]

Might want to check with this guy:http://www.qualityfarmfencing.com/about.html.* He's from Danville and installed approx 2 miles of cresote fence at a horse farm near me (20 miles south of Hsv.) last year or the year before.* He does installs, but may just sell you the materials or hook you up with his supplier.* Can't hurt to ask.

I did contact Quality fencing and they do use creosote fencing but from what I understand the general public can't but the material to soak their own wood in. They also want about $12 per foot to install a fence and I'm looking at 1,300' which is cost prohibitive and they don't sale material.

BTW, where is that horse farm?

 

[jbford]

We have a co. here in Ark that makes treated fence posts up to utility poles. They will sell direct to consumers....and are a great place to buy pine mulch.

Surely you have such a company in AL

 

[DennisH]

We have a co. here in Ark that makes treated fence posts up to utility poles. They will sell direct to consumers....and are a great place to buy pine mulch.

Surely you have such a company in AL

Got a name and phone number?

 

[QRTRHRS]

We have a co. here in Ark that makes treated fence posts up to utility poles. They will sell direct to consumers....and are a great place to buy pine mulch.

Surely you have such a company in AL

The "old" CCA process can still be used for fence posts and utility poles and can be sold to the public. You are not going to find them at the big box stores though.

If I had the money and desire to put up a black board fence, I would use PT posts and find a sawmill to purchase 1x6 poplar boards from. I would coat the boards prior to fastening to the posts and I would use coated deck screws to secure them.