Whichever type of fence you decide to go with, you are going to need to get some reliable posts. Choosing Steel Fence Posts will give your fence a durable and solid backbone that should hold out throughout the years. You certainly can go for a traditional look of wooden fence posts if it works better with your plan, but going steel will not be a regrettable decision.
There are a few kinds of these posts depending on your needs such as a T-Post. This is a very simple type of post that makes for a nice straight line, generally not used in corners but there are joints available to do that if you wish. These come with a driving tool which allows easy installation. The driving tool is a weighted bar that you can slide up and down the pole easily setting it into place. T posts are more common in the United States.
Y Posts are similar to a T post in form and function. The end result gives the look more of a Y shape than a T shape. These types of posts are more common in Australia and New Zealand where they are commonly called “Waratahs” after the company that patent them.
For a more long term fence, a steel post would be a much better option. Wooden fence posts may be more aesthetically pleasing but come with many limitations. Steel posts are Fire proof, much lighter in weight yet much more durable, and a lot easier to drive into place. Steel fence posts do cost more than wooden ones but can make up for it in the long run for their dependability.
Remember to install them properly, spacing them no further than 12 feet apart. At the same time you do not need to place them extremely close, adding unneeded posts is more work and more money you will not want to waste. Ten to twelve feet apart is a good distance. If you have to make it shorter in certain parts for corners or end of a border, then of course that is fine.
Also once everything is complete, remember to cap the posts. These posts can have sharp edges at the top from the machine cut and can really harm you or animals that come in contact with that part of the post. If you were not provided caps with your posts you can easily find them for pretty cheap at any hardware store. You don’t want to find yourself going to the doctor for a tetanus shot for something that would cost a few dollars for an entire pack
Along with these posts there are always some interesting things we can find to add to our fences and fence posts to help them make a more pleasing presentation.
Solar Powered Stainless Steel Fence Post Light
These are great to add a little style to the ugly steel fence post while providing functionality. The light has a single bright white LED light bulb. It also comes with a black stake incase you rather use it on the ground to line a walkway or something similar. Completely Solar powered with no wires, the batteries are rechargeable and last up to 2 years. It’s great for any place that needs some light but does not have a nearby power source.
Safe-Fence Vinyl Sleeves for Steel T-Post White
These are neat little things that easily slip right onto any T-post style steel fence post, no extra tools needed. These really bring a nice clean look to your fence and are constructed of the same material as vinyl door frames and windows. They also will cover up and protect you from any sharp or rough parts from your post.
Safety Caps
There are simple plastic caps available that are very affordable and easily slip right into any steel t-post. There are a couple different styles you can choose from out depending on your needs. Safety Caps are essential for any t-post as their construction is solid but the tops of them can be a hazard if someone comes into contact to them with some force. Cutting yourself on metal that is outside is never a good thing.