T-POST Question

[Lawson Farms]

How long should the 1.33lb t-posts last in the south east? Reason I'm asking is that my family rebuild alot of our fencing about 25 years ago. about 8 or so years ago, a few pastures my Dad had a guy go and set t-posts in between all of the cedar posts to help reinforce the fence. Now I need to replace the whole thing b/c the cedar posts are about done, and the barb wire is on its last leg too. My question is can I re-use the t-posts and expect another 25 years out of them? They have some slight rust on the surface now.

BL

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

How do the bases look when you pull 'em up?

 

[Limomike]

If your gonna pull em all up, may as well replace with new ones. Keep the old ones for re-inforcing other fences, if they can still be driven in the ground. If not, I would just check to make sure they are steady in the ground and not broken off at the base.

 

[Sir Loin]

Re:

My question is can I re-use the t-posts

NO! Absolutely not.
How many are there?
If it is more then a 100 I would be more than happy to stop by and haul them away for you free of charge.
Thanks Mike!
SL

 

[backhoeboogie]

I have some that I bought 32 years ago. Most of the paint is gone but they still hold the fence nicely.

 

[BRYANT]

My question is can I re-use the t-posts and expect another 25 years out of them? They have some slight rust on the surface now.

Yes you can reuse them. I have used many old t-post if they ain't rusted away thew will be fine

 

[gonzo]

I'd reuse all I could , if a few look bad hang on'm they may come in handy

 

[Caustic Burno]

Re:

My question is can I re-use the t-posts

NO! Absolutely not.
How many are there?
If it is more then a 100 I would be more than happy to stop by and haul them away for you free of charge.
Thanks Mike!
SL

No joke I remember when they got to 99 cent's and crying about the cost.
Wish now I had bought a semi load of them.