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Many moons ago when I was doing lots of fencing, I used to paint the bottom 700mm of the posts with bitumen before setting them. It left 100mm of treated post sitting above ground level. This option you are looking at seems similar but probably alot more expensive than painting on the bitumen like I used to do.
I have used a similar system over the last few years.. i haven't had any call backs as of yet, but to be honest i wouldn't expect call backs even if i hadn't used the product so i can't advise on how good they are.. shrink wrapping a post is also a good way of keeping the moisture out at ground level.
Thanks Brian and Matt,
Doesn't look too expensive.... if it works, but you're right Matt, only time can tell!
My timber supplier had a customer come back after 2 years with failed posts and I have also seen posts rot out within 2-3 years. I'm sure installation is also a factor, we tend to haunch the concrete up the posts and not let too much soil have direct contact with the timber. Its a fine line between wanting to achieve that aim and unsightly concrete sticking above the soil!
recycled plastic posts are becoming more common. Better looking than concrete but even more expensive i think