{"product_id":"cundy-peel-round-strainer-post-2-4m-125-150mm","title":"Cundy Peel Round Strainer Post, UC4 Treated, Pointed, 2.4m x 125-150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cundy peeled round strainer post is made for the end, corner and support positions of post-and-wire and stock fencing, where the fence needs strength and stability. It is slow-grown European redwood, peeled rather than machine rounded, pointed at one end, kiln dried and pressure treated to Use Class 4 for ground contact. It suits farmers, smallholders and fencing contractors. You can buy it at 2.4m long in a 125-150mm diameter. The 3m length in 150-175mm diameter is currently unavailable. Diameter varies along each post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePeeled for a stronger strainer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCundy peeling roughly cuts the pole and scrapes the bark off, instead of turning it down to a set size on a machine. Because the peeling process does not change the intrinsic nature or shape of the timber, the result is a stronger strainer than one that has been machine rounded. The finish is rustic and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTreatment for ground contact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosts are kiln dried, then pressure treated to UC4, the use class for timber in contact with the ground. The peeled surface allows better preservative penetration than machine rounding, and the pine lets the treatment reach the heartwood. That gives a protective barrier through the post against fungal decay, rot and insect attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePointed for installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach post has a pointed end for ease of installation. At 125-150mm across and 17kg per post, this is a much heavier section than a line post, so plan how you will handle and set it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe honest limitation: diameter varies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the post is not machine rounded, its diameter is not uniform along its length. The 125-150mm figure is a range, not a fixed size, and one end may be noticeably thicker than the other. Allow for this if fittings or tools need an exact diameter. The expected lifespan is about 15 years, but that is an expectation rather than a guarantee; many factors affect how long a post lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrainer posts go at the ends, corners and support points of post-and-wire and stock fencing runs on farms, smallholdings and paddocks. This post is intended for use with stock fencing, welded wire rolls and panels, chicken and rabbit wire, and straining line wire, fixed with galvanised staples or U-nails. Between the strainers, slimmer line posts carry the netting or wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-grown European redwood (pine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCundy peeled: roughly cut, bark scraped off, not machine rounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePointed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKiln dried before treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure treated to Use Class 4 (UC4) for ground contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd, corner or support (strainer) post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4m (2400mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125-150mm (varies along the post)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17kg per post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen when new, fading to silver\/grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpected lifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 15 years (an expectation; many factors affect it)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrently unavailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3m long, 150-175mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended setting depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrength grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimber certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a strainer post wherever the fence starts, ends, turns a corner or needs extra support, and use line posts for the run in between. The strainer is the heavier section. This post is 125-150mm in diameter and is designed to provide strength and stability, while the matching cundy peeled line posts are a slimmer section for the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt present the only size you can order is 2.4m long in 125-150mm. The 3m length in 150-175mm is currently unavailable, so plan around the 2.4m post if your design calls for something longer or thicker. Strut sizes, bracing and spacing between strainers are not published for this line; follow your fence design or your contractor's specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, use \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the pointed end to start the post straight. Items listed for use alongside this post include a post hole digger, a post hole rammer and fence post cement, so a dug hole that is rammed or cemented is an option as well as driving. At 17kg per post, a second person helps keep each strainer upright and in line. Cut tops to height once the post is in, and treat any cut surface with a suitable timber preservative. Weathering from green to silver-grey is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a strainer and a line post?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strainer is the larger end, corner or support post that gives the fence its strength and stability; this one is 125-150mm in diameter. Line posts are slimmer and fill the run between strainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the post thicker at one point than another?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is cundy peeled, not machine rounded, so it follows the natural shape of the pole. Diameter varies along its length within the stated range. Do not expect a uniform, lathe-turned post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it go straight into the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is pressure treated to Use Class 4, the class intended for ground contact, and the treatment penetrates to the heartwood against fungal decay, rot and insect attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected lifespan is about 15 years. That is an expectation, not a guarantee. Soil, drainage, installation and cutting all affect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosts are priced per post as listed. A minimum order of 4 posts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"2.4m x 125-150mm","offer_id":63288209342851,"sku":"SSHF-455699-01","price":53.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/cundy-peel-round-strainer-posts-farmyard-207cddc8-6bf8-4e4f-818f-4477192e35ab.jpg?v=1794566686","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/cundy-peel-round-strainer-post-2-4m-125-150mm","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}