Steel Post Wood Fences (PostMaster or Comparable)
The look of a wood privacy fence, with steel posts that don’t rot at the ground and hold up better in Georgia storms.
What is a steel post wood fence? A steel post wood fence is a wood privacy fence built on galvanized steel posts, such as PostMaster or a comparable post, instead of wood posts set in the ground. The boards and rails are wood, so it looks like a wood fence, but the posts don't rot at the ground and hold up better in Georgia storms. It's a good fit for new fences and for replacing a fence whose posts have started to lean or rot. Forsyth Fence installs them across Forsyth County and nearby communities, backed by a 7-year workmanship warranty.
A wood fence usually fails at the ground first. Wood posts sit in damp soil year after year, and the part at and just below the surface is the part that rots. Once a post softens, the fence starts to lean, and the boards and rails are only as good as the posts holding them up.
A steel post wood fence keeps what people like about wood: solid privacy, a warm natural look, and board styles you can choose. The difference is the posts. They are galvanized steel, such as PostMaster or a comparable post, so they don’t rot at the ground, and they hold up better when Georgia storms push on a long run of solid fence.
It works for a brand-new fence and for replacing an old one whose posts are leaning or rotted. We look at your fence at the free walkthrough and tell you honestly which approach makes sense.
Why Homeowners Choose Steel Posts
Posts that don’t rot at the ground
The spot where wood posts fail first is the spot a galvanized steel post handles best.
Built for Georgia storms
Steel posts hold a solid fence up better when the wind and weather push on it.
Still looks like wood
The boards and rails are wood, so the fence fits the neighborhood the way a wood fence does.
New Fences, Replacements, and Gates
A New Fence
Start with steel posts from day one. The wood part works like our wood privacy fences, and we go over wood type, board style, and height with you at the estimate.
Leaning or Rotted Posts
If your fence leans because the posts have rotted at the ground, steel posts fix the cause. When the boards and rails are still sound, we can replace just the posts and reuse them. If they’re worn out too, we’ll say so.
Gates
Gates put the most strain on the posts around them. Steel posts at gates are available on request but aren’t our standard, so ask us if you want them. See our gate repair and adjustment page if a gate is already sagging.
What Stays the Same, and What Changes
What stays the same
- Wood rails and boards in the style you choose
- Solid privacy and a natural look
- Sealing or staining the wood on a regular schedule
- HOA and permit rules. We assist with HOA approval forms, and approval is always your HOA’s decision
- A free written estimate and our 7-year workmanship warranty on the installation
What changes
- The posts are galvanized steel instead of wood
- No wood post to rot at the ground
- Better odds of staying upright in a Georgia storm
- Any warranty on the posts themselves comes from the post maker, and we explain what applies in your written estimate
Not sure which fence is right for you? Take the two-minute fence quiz or see Fence Types Compared.
Steel Post Wood Fence Questions
What is a PostMaster fence?
PostMaster is a brand of galvanized steel fence post made to go in line with a wood privacy fence. A PostMaster fence is a regular wood fence, with wood rails and boards, built on those steel posts instead of wood posts. We install PostMaster steel posts or a comparable galvanized steel post, and your written estimate says which one we're quoting.
Does it look different from a regular wood fence?
Not much. The boards and rails are wood, and steel posts for wood fences are made to be covered by the wood, so what you see is a wood fence. How the posts show at corners and the ends of the fence depends on the style, so we'll show you what it will look like on your property at the estimate.
Can you replace just the posts on my old fence?
Yes. If the boards and rails are still in good shape and the posts are what's rotted or leaning, we can replace the posts and reuse the wood that's sound. If the wood is worn out too, new posts under tired boards may not be the best use of your money, and we'll tell you honestly if a full replacement makes more sense. We decide at your free walkthrough.
How long does a steel post wood fence last?
The steel posts don't rot at the ground, which is where wood posts usually fail first. The wood boards and rails still age like any wood fence, so the sun, moisture, installation, and how often you seal or stain the wood all matter. We don't promise a set number of years.
How much maintenance does a steel post wood fence need?
The boards need what any wood fence needs: a fresh coat of stain or sealant every 2 to 3 years, depending on sun and weather. The steel posts don't need staining or sealing. Check gates and latches now and then.
Is a steel post wood fence HOA-friendly?
Often, since the fence itself is wood. Every HOA sets its own rules on height, style, and materials, and some ask about the posts, so check your guidelines first. We assist with HOA approval forms, and approval itself is always up to your HOA.
What affects the cost of a steel post wood fence?
The main factors are the length of the fence, its height, the wood type, the board style, post spacing, the number and width of gates, slope and terrain, removal of an old fence, and any permit or HOA requirements. The steel posts are part of the materials, and we explain each factor in your free written estimate.
Rules to Check First
A steel post wood fence follows the same height, setback, and permit rules as any other fence. Read our fence permit guide and our HOA fence guide, or pick your town below.
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Where We Build Steel Post Wood Fences
Forsyth Fence builds steel post wood fences across North Georgia. Choose your town to see local permit and HOA notes.