Cundy Peel Round Fence Posts, UC4 Treated Redwood, Pointed, 75-100mm or 50-75mm, 1.8m to 2.4m, Single or Packs

If you are putting up stock fencing, post-and-rail or a rustic boundary, these peeled round posts are made for the line posts that carry the job. Each one is slow-grown European redwood, cundy peeled rather than machine rounded, pointed at one end for driving, and pressure treated to Use Class 4 for ground contact. They suit farmers, smallholders, landscapers and fencing contractors who want a natural-looking post that goes in quickly. You can buy 75-100mm posts singly or in packs of 5, 10 or 20 at 1.8m, singly or in packs of 5 or 20 at 2.4m, and a 50-75mm post singly at 2.1m. Diameter varies along each post, and that is part of the character.

Why it works

Peeled, not machine rounded

Cundy peeling scrapes the bark off a roughly cut pole instead of turning it down to a set size. Because the outer fibres are not cut away, the post keeps its natural shape and strength. The trade-off: diameter is not uniform from end to end, and the surface looks rustic rather than smooth.

Treatment that reaches the heartwood

The posts are kiln dried, then pressure treated to UC4, the class for timber in contact with the ground. Peeling lets preservative penetrate better than machine rounding does, and the treatment reaches the heartwood to protect against fungal decay, rot and insect attack.

A point for driving

Each post has a pointed end, so you can drive it with a post driver or knock it into prepared ground rather than digging every hole.

What to expect over time

Expected lifespan is about 15 years. Treat that as an expectation, not a guarantee: soil, drainage, how the post is installed and whether it has been cut all affect it. Posts are green when new and weather to silver-grey.

Where it's used

These posts are a common choice for post-and-wire stock fencing around fields and smallholdings, and for post-and-rail fencing on equestrian paddocks and driveways. In gardens they make a rustic boundary fence that suits a country setting better than sawn square posts. They are also used as stakes to support newly planted trees and hedges while they establish. If the job needs timber in the ground and a natural look above it, these posts fit.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Start with the fence height. Plan for roughly a third of the post below ground, so the 1.8m length suits roughly 1.2m (4ft) post-and-wire stock fencing. The 2.4m length gives you the extra height for taller fences or post-and-rail. The 50-75mm post at 2.1m is the slimmer option, for lighter work such as tree and hedge support or rustic garden fencing.

Then decide on quantity. Single posts cover repairs and short runs; packs of 5, 10 or 20 make sense when you are fencing a full boundary. Check the listing for the exact pack sizes offered at each length. The 1.65m length, 2.1m in the 75-100mm diameter and 2.7m posts are currently unavailable.

Installation, use & care

Drive or set roughly a third of each post below ground, using the pointed end to start it straight. Cut tops to height once the line is set, and treat every cut surface with an end-grain preservative to protect the exposed timber. At 6-10kg each, posts are manageable for one person, though a second pair of hands helps keep a line straight while driving. The change from green to silver-grey is normal weathering and needs no action.

FAQ

Why are the posts not all the same thickness?

They are cundy peeled, not machine rounded, so each post follows the natural shape of the pole. Diameter varies along its length within the stated range. That keeps the outer fibres and natural strength intact, but it means you should not expect a uniform, lathe-turned look.

Can these posts go straight into the ground?

Yes. They are pressure treated to Use Class 4, which is the class intended for ground contact. Treatment penetrates to the heartwood against fungal decay, rot and insect attack. Remember to treat any surface you cut with end-grain preservative.

How long will they last?

Expected lifespan is about 15 years, but that is an expectation rather than a guarantee. Soil type, drainage, installation method and untreated cuts all affect how long a post lasts in your conditions.

Ordering & delivery

Posts are priced per post or per pack as listed. A minimum order of 2 applies, shown when you add to basket. We deliver to UK mainland addresses; long posts travel on a pallet or kerbside service. The lead time is confirmed at checkout or on your order confirmation.