To: "permaculture" <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Subject: Re: protecting wooden poles
Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 09:41:59 -0800
Well, I don't have any personal experience with it, but I know several
people who swear that fire-charring the part of the pole to be buried will
dramatically increase its rot resistance. I also know that charring is
traditionally done to fence posts in some areas. Give it a try--couldn't hurt.