CONCRETE FENCING POSTS.

Thames Star, Volume LXII, Issue 17387, 27 March 1928, Page 7

CONCRETE FENCING POSTS.

Jt is generally considered that the use of concrete posts in the erection of fencing is far more costly than is,the usual wooden post. This is very much a question that has to be decided, first by the nearness of the source of supply of timbei;ed areas, and secondly by Jocal • soil conditions. Where good sharp sand and gravel is easily obtainable often for the actual cost of carting, the home-made concrete post can be made as cheaply as the cost of timber. Once in position they are

there indefinitely; there is for expenditure in replacing rotted posts. Apart from this, they are practically indestructible keeping the fencing safe despite fire. Their resistance to

fire is a great consideration, especi-

ally when they are used to support the wires on the boundary fences. With only the cement to be carted from the railway station the cost of making concrete posts is no greater than the amount paid for timber posts, providing a number of moulds are available, ana the work is undertaken when labour is not wanted for other farm work. As a'standby for wet weather, the making of concrete fencing posts often provides occupation at a time when there may be difficulty in finding work for the hands engaged on the property.