Description
Build your own fence panels at a lower cost with Decking Delivery's high quality Timber fence posts.
Features:
- Versatile & durable
- Pressure treated to protect against damp, rot and decay
- Life span of up to 15 years
- High quality timber
- Great finish
Please note, as with all natural timber products please allow for 5% tolerance on timber sizes. Wood is a natural product and can shrink, swell, twist, warp and crack in its life span.
CHOOSE DECKING DELIVERY TIMBER MERCHANTS FOR SOME OF BRISTOL'S LOWEST PRICES AND BEST QUALITY TIMBER PRODUCTS - GUARANTEED!
Please also remember that with it being a naturally grown product, all timber including hardwood will never be 100% free from defects and a small percentage of waste must always be allowed for (Decking Delivery do generally go through the boards, so we deal with any wasted timber not you!) If you would like any more information on our products, please call the number at the top of this page and speak to our super efficient sales team today! We offer low cost delivery through Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon, Bath, Cardiff, Newport and surrounding areas! Just drop us a message with what your looking for and your postcode and we will get you a price!
Choosing the Right 5x5 Post for Your Project
Not every job calls for a 5x5 post, but when it does, nothing else really comes close. If you are putting up heavy fence panels, building a retaining structure, or working on a project where strength is not optional, this is the size you want. The extra width gives you more surface area to fix into and more weight to hold things steady once everything is in place.
We get asked all the time whether a 4x4 would do the job instead. Sometimes it will, and we will tell you that honestly. But for exposed sites, taller panels, or anything that needs to take a bit of punishment over the years, a 5x5 post is worth the step up. It is one of those things where spending a little more upfront saves you hassle down the line.
How to Get the Most Out of Your 5x5 Posts
Getting a good post into the ground is only half the job. How you install it matters just as much. We always recommend setting your 5x5 post at least 600mm into the ground, with postcrete or concrete around the base. That depth gives you the grip you need to keep things solid through wind, rain, and everything else the British weather throws at it.
If you are working on softer ground, it is worth going a little deeper. And if you are not sure, give us a ring. We have seen just about every type of soil and situation out there, and we are happy to talk you through what will work best. No charge, no fuss, just honest advice from people who deal with timber every day.
Available Lengths to Suit Your Build
Our 5x5 post range comes in 2.4m, 3.0m, and 3.6m lengths, so you have got options whether you are building a standard garden fence or something with a bit more height. The shorter lengths work well for most domestic boundaries, while the 3.6m posts give you the extra reach for taller panels or deeper concrete beds.
If you are not sure which length you need, a quick rule of thumb is to take the height of your fence panel, add the depth you plan to set into the ground, and go from there. Simple as that. And if math is not your thing, we are only a phone call away.
Order Your 5x5 Fence Posts Today
We keep our 5x5 posts in stock and ready to go, with delivery across Bristol, the South West, and South Wales. Order online in a few clicks or call us on 0117 251 0092 if you want to chat through your project first. We are here to make sure you get the right materials, at the right price, without any of the runaround.
