Posted 11/30/2014 17:35 (#4211124 - in reply to #4210908) Subject: RE: Tell me again how putting wood in the ground is a long term proposition?
central - east central Minnesota -
1586 - 11/30/2014 15:36
iseedit - 11/30/2014 13:50
concrete is almost for ever - wood not . . .. ...
If I had to use wood, I'd coat the area in the ground and up at least 1 ft above ground with foundation coating, at least.
Concrete would be a better option . . . ..
Put some 4X6 posts in for a big electric panel. Soaked them with Thompsons, let them dry then slopped on foundation coating like mentioned. Not sure how long they will last but has to help?
I did the same treatment to a swing support legs - they set on bare ground. Thompsons, soaked 3 times and then when dry, painted on foundation coating and let it dry. 4 yrs later and so far, so good. no soft spots or any deteriorating going on. Time will tell.
Tell me again how putting wood in the ground is a long term proposition?
