Fence Post tops

[57JD320S]

I am curious if any one has any amazing ideas on capping round wooden fence posts. I am NOT looking for a decorative top. I want to cap them to make them weatherproof to prevent rot on the tops were water can soak in. I want something that blends in and looks like the post. Issue is the inconsistency of the diameter of the posts. Hit with your best ideas.

Thanks
Forrest

 

[SandburRanch]

I am curious if any one has any amazing ideas on capping round wooden fence posts. I am NOT looking for a decorative top. I want to cap them to make them weatherproof to prevent rot on the tops were water can soak in. I want something that blends in and looks like the post. Issue is the inconsistency of the diameter of the posts. Hit with your best ideas.

Thanks
Forrest

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Gulf Wax canning paraffin and a propane torch. If it ignites on occasion you have it just the right temperature. Size doesn't matter.

 

[57JD320S]

Sounds good. The only issue that I forgot to mention is that I need something that Horses will not eat off. Would they eat the wax?

 

[smstonypoint]

IMO, the simplest way would be to "miter" the tops to shed the water.

Steve

 

[57JD320S]

Mitering is the front runner at this point but would like something a little more sealed if anyone has developed something.

 

[smstonypoint]

Mitering is the front runner at this point but would like something a little more sealed if anyone has developed something.

Although it would require periodic replenishment, you could use a deck sealer. You could spray the sealer on, but if you are only sealing the end-grain, it would probably be just as easy (and less wasteful of the sealer) if you brushed it on.

Just my :2cents:

Steve

 

[57JD320S]

We are staining the post black in color with a deck stain and was planning on sealing the end grain. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[tallyho8]

I have seen fences capped with old cans. Cans come in many different sizes and when they rust they somewhat match the poles.

 

[czechsonofagun]

I cut them at an angle and paint with whatever leftover paint I have handy.

 

[kenmac]

roofing tar