Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Do fence posts rot faster with concrete?
In this REACTS video, Al dives into an excellent discussion from SWI Fence featuring Alan Olson, diving deeper into one of the most debated topics in the fencing industry: wood fence posts, concrete, and rot.
Al shares his thoughts and expands on the science behind why wood posts fail, and explains that while installation methods matter, rot is ultimately caused by the combination of moisture, oxygen, fungi, and time. Whether your post is set in concrete, installed without concrete, or part of a no-dig system, understanding how and why wood deteriorates is the key to building fences that last.
We also discuss how different fence systems approach post installation, including traditional wood fences, U-Line fencing systems, and KingPlus® No-Dig fence systems.
No matter which system you choose, one thing remains true: protecting the ground-line of the post is one of the best ways to extend the life of a wooden fence.
That's where RotGuard™ comes in. Designed to protect the critical ground-line area where most wood fence posts begin to deteriorate, RotGuard™ helps defend against the conditions that lead to rot, giving your fence the opportunity to last for years to come.
A big thank you to @SWiFence for producing another informative video and continuing to educate the fencing community, we enjoy it!
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00:00 Intro & Topic
0:30 Posts Being Installed With Concrete
01:20 Wood Rot & Ground Conditions
02:10 Protecting Your Wood With RotGuard™
03:50 Different Fence Styles & Builds
04:20 Outro & Thank YOU
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Do fence posts rot faster with concrete?
In this REACTS video, Al dives into an excellent discussion from SWI Fence featuring Alan Olson, diving deeper into one of the most debated topics in the fencing industry: wood fence posts, concrete, and rot.
Al shares his thoughts and expands on the science behind why wood posts fail, and explains that while installation methods matter, rot is ultimately caused by the combination of moisture, oxygen, fungi, and time. Whether your post is set in concrete, installed without concrete, or part of a no-dig system, understanding how and why wood deteriorates is the key to building fences that last.
We also discuss how different fence systems approach post installation, including traditional wood fences, U-Line fencing systems, and KingPlus® No-Dig fence systems.
No matter which system you choose, one thing remains true: protecting the ground-line of the post is one of the best ways to extend the life of a wooden fence.
That's where RotGuard™ comes in. Designed to protect the critical ground-line area where most wood fence posts begin to deteriorate, RotGuard™ helps defend against the conditions that lead to rot, giving your fence the opportunity to last for years to come.
A big thank you to @SWiFence for producing another informative video and continuing to educate the fencing community, we enjoy it!
Make sure to Subscribe and Follow SWI Fence:👇
👉 youtube.com/@SWiFence
👉 facebook.com/SWiFence
Prevent. Protect. Prolong.
👉 FenceArmor.com
Jump Ahead👇
00:00 Intro & Topic
0:30 Posts Being Installed With Concrete
01:20 Wood Rot & Ground Conditions
02:10 Protecting Your Wood With RotGuard™
03:50 Different Fence Styles & Builds
04:20 Outro & Thank YOU
Subscribe ► @fencearmor
Follow Us On Instagram ► instagram.com/fencearmor
Follow Us On TikTok ► tiktok.com/@fencearmor
Follow Us On Facebook ► facebook.com/fencearmor
Follow Us On Pinterest ► pinterest.com/FenceArmor
