How to Protect Fence Posts From a Weed Eater

Published: Dec 8, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Brush off the bottom of the post with a utility brush to remove any dirt or debris from the wood surface.

  2. Align the metal post protector at the base of the post on the side that you most often trim along. If you trim along both sides, then you can apply protectors on both sides.

  3. Drive the provided screws through the mounting holes in the sides of the plate into the fence post with a screw gun. Continue this process until all of the posts have been protected.

Tips

Select a protector in the color that will best blend in with the post.

Warnings

Wear eye protection when operating power tools.

Jonah Morrissey

Jonah Morrissey has been writing for print and online publications since 2000. He began his career as a staff reporter/photographer for a weekly newspaper in upstate New York. Morrissey specializes in topics related to home-and-garden…

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