Burning poles to guard against rot and insects????

moonhill · May 09, 2008, 09:32:17 PM

Where did the smiley face digging a hole come from.

. They learned long ago that putting wood in the ground was a not so good idea. Tim

Don P · May 09, 2008, 11:21:26 PM

So this would be a bad time to bring up pressure treated basements ;D.

Peterrum · May 10, 2008, 05:02:32 AM

Thanks everyone for your input. As it stands i don't see that anyone has any definitive proof that charring would work so I will probably forgo that thought unless something new is posted. I think that i will try it on a couple of secondary posts though as a bit of an experiment. Look for my thread in 5 yrs. time and I can give you an update. I love the way these threads take off, like a drunken sailor, all over the place. Very enjoyable reading though.........

moonhill · June 28, 2008, 07:07:59 AM

http://iceagetrail.umaine.edu/content/iceageinmaine/iceageinmaine.php

I had to try posting a link and thought this one would would work here. It is way off topic. Tim

It worked and it didn't hurt a bit, and very simple.

pappy · July 02, 2008, 08:56:08 AM

Very interesting link Moonhill 8) thanks

As far as post planted in the ground or even placed on top of a rock or a concrete pad I've seen folks use roof pitch like the utility company's do.. Not the most enviro friendly but it keeps the wood from rotting I guess.. :

At least it doesn't flow away like the fluid / oils from abandon / junk vehicles would... I like the idea of the plastic sleeve, say use a contractor type of trash bag over the post end treated with roofing pitch... :P