Borders and setting-out
You need short pegs and you will measure them. Konrado-Garden, 20 stated 300 mm pegs, is about £19.49, with 4.4 from 1,294 ratings. UK reviews say they look untreated. The material line says beech. This is not a fence post.
Wood post comparison 2026
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Top pick: Yardwe 5 garden stakes, 30 cm Best value: Konrado-Garden 20 site pegs, 300 mm – About £19.49 for 20 pegs, the lowest price per piece here, with 4.4 from 1,294 ratings. Reviews dispute the treatment. The badge is not a fence-post award. Updated October 2026.
A wood post here is timber for a fence, a gate, a young tree, or a setting-out line. On amazon.co.uk that search mixes short pegs, square stakes, and a single 75 mm or 95 mm length. Steel spikes in the same results are not posts. For soil, you want a stated Use Class 4 treatment, a section that matches the load, and enough length after about 600 mm is buried. That badge is the price per peg, not a fence post. What Use Class 4 requires before you bury a length is in the [wood post use class 4 guide](/hub/paints-and-varnishes/wood-post/sub/wood-post-use-class-4). A tree stake needs about 400 mm in the soil plus a tie. A 1.8 m panel needs roughly a 2.4 m post, 75 mm or 100 mm. Duncombe note uses 75 mm up to 1.2 m panels and 100 mm for 1.5–1.8 m panels.
A wood post here is timber for a fence, a gate, a young tree, or a setting-out line. On amazon.co.uk that search mixes short pegs, square stakes, and a single 75 mm or 95 mm length.
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Which wood post fits?
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What are you putting in the ground?
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Our view
Yardwe lists five 30 cm stakes for £12.99, suited to a small layout or short-lived garden task rather than fencing. Two UK reviews describe wooden stakes about 3 cm wide and say they did not split when hammered. The specification is less reassuring because the material field says synthetic material while the title and reviews say wood. No preservative treatment or ground-contact class is stated. The 4.7 average comes from only three ratings, so it is not comparable with the larger review pools in this set. Check the material on arrival and add suitable protection if the stakes will remain outdoors.
Pros
- £12.99
- Two UK reviews report no split when hammered
- 30 cm by about 3 cm matched a small layout
Cons
- Only 3 ratings
- Material line conflicts with the title
- No treatment claim
Best for: A small pack of 30 cm stakes after you check they are actually wood.
Less suitable: Anything that stays in the ground for years, or a fence.
Specifications
- Model
- Yardwe 5 garden stakes, 30 cm
- Brand
- Yardwe
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(3)
- Role
- Short stake
- Length
- 300 mm
- Section
- 30 mm wide
- Pack
- 5
- Material
- Unclear
Common questions
Are they wood?
The title says wooden garden stakes, and both written UK reviews describe wood. The material-type field says synthetic material. The extract does not resolve that.
Are they treated?
The bullets do not say. One UK review sprayed a waterproof coating because treatment was unclear.
How many are in the pack?
The title and the piece count say 5. The unit-count field says 1.0.
Our view
Konrado-Garden gives you 20 short pegs at a stated 300 mm by 25 mm for £19.49, the lowest cost per piece in this set. Their practical role is border fixing or setting out, not supporting a fence panel or young tree. The material line says beech and the bullets claim pressure treatment, but no Use Class is printed. UK reviewers say they saw neither green colour nor the smell they expected from treatment, and some stained or dipped the pegs themselves. The 4.4 from 1,294 is the largest rating pool here, yet it does not resolve that treatment dispute. Buy them for the peg dimensions and price, not as evidence of a ground-contact fence-post specification.
Pros
- £19.49 for 20 pegs
- 4.4 from 1,294 ratings
- Used in reviews for log-roll borders
Cons
- Reviews dispute the treatment
- 300 mm is a peg, not a fence post
- Material line says beech, not a named softwood
Best for: Short border pegs if you accept you may be adding your own preservative.
Less suitable: Ground-contact fence posts that need a stated Use Class 4.
Specifications
- Model
- Konrado-Garden 20 site pegs, 300 mm
- Brand
- Konrado-Garden
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,294)
- Role
- Site peg
- Length
- 300 mm
- Section
- 25 mm wide
- Pack
- 20
- Treatment
- Disputed
- Pointed
- Yes
- Material
- Beech
Common questions
Are these pressure treated?
The bullets say they have undergone pressure treatment. UK reviews say they look untreated, with no green and no smell of treatment, and that buyers stained or dipped them. No use class is printed.
What are they made of?
The material-type field says Wood-Beech. Origin is Poland. The question on the page is otherwise unanswered.
Can they be used as fence posts?
The title says garden fence. The length is 300 mm. Reviews use them for borders and log roll, not for a tall panel.
Our view
Konrado-Garden lists 15 setting-out pegs at a stated 400 mm by 25 mm for £19.99. That extra length over the 300 mm pack can help with levels and shuttering, which are uses reported in UK reviews. However, reviewers repeatedly measure the section nearer 18–21 mm and sometimes find the pegs shorter than 400 mm. The bullets claim pressure treatment, while one UK reviewer describes plain untreated wood and no Use Class is printed. Its 4.4 from 655 provides a broad opinion pool but does not cancel those repeated size complaints. Measure the pack before relying on a true 25 mm square or a fixed datum height.
Pros
- Longer than the 300 mm Konrado pack
- 4.4 from 655 ratings
- Reviews use them for levels and shuttering
Cons
- Section often below 25 mm in UK reviews
- Length short in more than one review
- Treatment not visible to reviewers
Best for: Setting-out pegs if you measure them before you rely on 25 mm.
Less suitable: Any job that needs a true 25 mm square or a buried fence post.
Specifications
- Model
- Konrado-Garden 15 site pegs, 400 mm
- Brand
- Konrado-Garden
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(655)
- Role
- Site peg
- Length
- 400 mm
- Section
- 25 mm stated
- Pack
- 15
- Treatment
- Disputed
- Pointed
- Yes
- Material
- Wood
Common questions
Are they 25 mm square?
The title and the dimension line say 25 mm. UK reviews report about 18–21 mm, and one says about 0.75 in. Measure the pack you receive.
Can they be used for camping?
That question is on the page and is unanswered. The bullets do not mention camping.
What timber is named?
The material type is Wood. Species is not named. Origin is Poland.
Our view
The Gro Garden 1.2 m listing gives you ten square stakes at a stated 32 mm by 32 mm for £30.00. That section and length suit tree support or a light temporary fence rather than a full-height panel fence. The bullets name vacuum treatment with Wolmanit CX and say life can be extended by up to 15 years, although no Use Class is printed. The rating line is 4.4 from 151, and the same count, rank, and photograph appear on the 900 mm ASIN, so it should be treated as one shared pool. UK comments in that pool mention successful use on a temporary fence, but they also report snapped stakes, knots, and mould. Check each stake before driving it and do not read the shared rating as proof of this size alone.
Pros
- Preservative named: Wolmanit CX
- Stated 1.2 m by 32 mm, pack of 10
- 4.4 from 151 amazon.co.uk ratings
Cons
- No Use Class printed
- Review text is shared with the 900 mm ASIN
- Same pool includes stakes that snapped and one mould note
Best for: A pack of 1.2 m stakes where you want a named pressure-treatment product and will still ask for the use class.
Less suitable: A 1.8 m panel fence, or anyone treating the 151 ratings as a test of this section alone.
Specifications
- Model
- Gro Garden 10 stakes, 1.2 m × 32 mm
- Brand
- Gro Garden Products
- Price
- ∼£30
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(151)
- Role
- Tree stake
- Length
- 1200 mm
- Section
- 32 × 32 mm
- Pack
- 10
- Treatment
- Wolmanit CX
- Pointed
- Yes
- Material
- Softwood
Common questions
Does the listing name a preservative?
Yes. The bullets say high-vacuum pressure treatment with Wolmanit CX by Sika, and they say this can extend life by up to 15 years. No Use Class number is printed. That life line was not tested here.
Are these fence posts for a 1.8 m panel?
The bullets say lightweight garden fencing, saplings, and shelters. The stated size is 1.2 m by 32 mm. That is not a 75 mm or 100 mm panel post.
Is the 4.4 from 151 a separate test of this pack?
The extract shows the same 151 ratings, the same rank, and the same image on the 900 mm Gro Garden ASIN. Treat it as one pool.
Our view
The title offers ten stakes at 90 cm and 25 mm square for £22.79, a light size for garden support rather than panel fencing. It carries the same Wolmanit CX vacuum-treatment wording as the 1.2 m listing, but no Use Class is printed. The dimension line says 120 cm by 2.5 cm while the piece count says one, so the specification does not agree with the title. Its 4.4 from 151 is also shared with the longer Gro Garden ASIN rather than being a clean sample for this pack. Reviews in that shared pool include snapped stakes, making the thinner 25 mm title especially relevant. Measure the quantity, length and section as soon as the order arrives.
Pros
- Same Wolmanit CX claim as the longer pack
- Lower shelf price at £22.79
- Title length 90 cm suits a shorter stake
Cons
- Title, piece count, and dimension line disagree
- 25 mm is a light section
- Reviews in the shared pool include snaps
Best for: A shorter stake pack if the 90 cm title is the size you measured on arrival.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs the specification lines to agree before ordering.
Specifications
- Model
- Gro Garden 10 stakes, stated 900 mm × 25 mm
- Brand
- Gro Garden Products
- Price
- ∼£23
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(151)
- Role
- Tree stake
- Length
- 900 / 1200 mm
- Section
- 25 × 25 mm
- Pack
- 10 / 1
- Treatment
- Wolmanit CX
- Pointed
- Yes
- Material
- Softwood
Common questions
How many stakes does the listing say are in the pack?
The title says 10. The piece-count field says 1 and the unit count says 1.0. Those lines are both in the extract.
What length is printed?
The title and the item-length field say 90 cm. The dimension line says 120 cm long by 2.5 cm wide.
Does it claim to be weatherproof?
The question on the page is unanswered. The bullets say pressure treatment protects against fungal decay, insects, and rot from water. No use class is given.
Our view
P Dot Wolf lists ten 45 mm by 45 mm stakes at 2 ft for £34.00, a thicker but much shorter option than the 1.2 m packs. They are described as tanalised and planed all round, with Sweden shown as the country of origin. The rating is 4.3 from 62, and UK reviewers report using them for a small fence and lawn edging. One reviewer nevertheless calls them weak, so the 45 mm section should not be taken as a structural guarantee. At roughly 610 mm long, they leave little useful height if a substantial portion must go into the ground. No Use Class is printed, and the listing does not state that the ends are pointed.
Pros
- 45 mm square is thicker than the 25 mm titles
- Tanalised is stated on the title
- 4.3 from 62 ratings
Cons
- 2 ft is short for a fence post
- £34 for ten short stakes
- No use class or preservative brand
Best for: Low edging or a small fence where 2 ft and 45 mm are enough.
Less suitable: A panel fence that needs a post in the ground under a 1.8 m panel.
Specifications
- Model
- P Dot Wolf 10 stakes, 2 ft × 45 mm
- Brand
- P Dot Wolf
- Price
- ∼£34
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(62)
- Role
- Short stake
- Length
- 610 mm
- Section
- 45 × 45 mm
- Pack
- 10
- Treatment
- Tanalised
- Material
- Wood
Common questions
Can these be painted or stained?
The question on the page is unanswered. One UK review stained them black and was pleased with the result. That is one report, not a finishing specification.
What length are they?
The title says 2 ft, and a UK review says the posts are 2 ft. The section is 45 mm by 45 mm. That is roughly 610 mm.
Do the bullets name a use class?
No. They say tanalised pressure-treated timber for rot, moisture, and insects. Use Class 4 is not printed.
Our view
TG Supplies sells one planed post at 95 mm by 95 mm and 1 m for £23.99. The substantial square section is closer to a proper fence post than the thin stakes, and one UK reviewer used it as a gate-post replacement. The title says C24 while the bullets say pressure treated and kiln dried, but C24 is a strength grade and no Use Class is printed. Sixteen ratings average 3.7, so the evidence base is both small and mixed. Reviews mention knots, gouges and serious splits, contradicting the expectation of a consistently smooth visible finish. The 1 m length is also too short for a typical 1.8 m panel once a meaningful depth is buried.
Pros
- 95 mm square is a real post section
- C24 is printed
- Sold as a single 1 m length
Cons
- 1 m is short once any of it is buried
- 3.7 from 16 ratings
- Reviews dispute the smooth-face claim
Best for: One short repair where 95 mm and 1 m are actually long enough.
Less suitable: A visible pergola post if you need the photograph to match, or a 1.8 m fence.
Specifications
- Model
- TG Supplies planed post, 95 × 95 mm × 1 m
- Brand
- TG Supplies
- Price
- ∼£24
- Customer rating
- 3.7/5(16)
- Role
- Planed post
- Length
- 1000 mm
- Section
- 95 × 95 mm
- Pack
- 1
- Treatment
- Pressure treated
- Pointed
- No
- Material
- Wood
Common questions
Is C24 the same as pressure treatment?
No. The listing prints both. C24 is the strength grade in the title. Pressure treatment is a separate bullet. Neither line states a use class.
Can it be painted?
The question is unanswered. One UK review, bought for indoors, said they were buying primer because of knots. That does not state an exterior paint system.
How long is this post?
The title option in this extract is 1 m. The section is 95 mm by 95 mm. It is one piece.
Our view
Austin Commerce lists one 75 mm by 75 mm timber length at 120 cm for £20.99. Its section can suit light post work, but the length is insufficient for a typical 1.8 m fence once part of it is buried. The bullets claim a water-based preservative and PEFC sourcing, though no Use Class or strength grade is stated. The title spreads the same piece across batten, trellis, fence-post and roofing uses, so the intended specification is unclear. Its only UK rating is 1.0, with the reviewer saying the timber arrived very damp and was harder to drill. Allowing it to dry may help machining, but one poor report is too little evidence for a run of posts.
Pros
- 75 mm square is a fence-post section
- 120 cm is longer than the pegs
- PEFC is claimed
Cons
- One rating at 1.0
- Arrived damp in that review
- No use class; also sold as a roofing batten
Best for: One 1.2 m length of 75 mm timber if you can let it dry and you do not need a pointed stake.
Less suitable: A run of fence posts, or a job that needs a dry, planed face on arrival.
Specifications
- Model
- Austin Commerce treated timber, 75 × 75 mm × 120 cm
- Brand
- Austin Commerce
- Price
- ∼£21
- Customer rating
- 1.0/5(1)
- Role
- Short post
- Length
- 1200 mm
- Section
- 75 × 75 mm
- Pack
- 1
- Treatment
- Water-based
- Material
- Unnamed
Common questions
Is this a fence post or a roofing batten?
The title lists battens, trellis, fence posts, and roofing tile. The size in this extract is one piece, 75 mm by 75 mm, 120 cm.
Was it dry on arrival?
The only UK review says it looked all right but was very damp, not dried after treatment, and harder to drill. That is one review.
What certification is claimed?
The bullets say PEFC. They also say a water-based preservative. They do not state Use Class 4 or a strength grade.
How we compared
We ordered eight amazon.co.uk listings kept for this wood post set. Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the UK lines from 16 October 2026. Each score is an editorial figure from 0 to 100 using the weights below. It is not a laboratory test, a Use Class certificate, or a UK-wide ranking. The shared 151 ratings on the two Gro Garden listings are one pool, not two tests.
1
Named preservative
30%Up to 30 points when the listing names a preservative. A named product scores above a tanalised line. A treatment that UK reviews dispute, or no treatment line, scores less. No use class is printed on any of these eight.
2
Length and section
30%Up to 30 points when the length and section match a stake or a short post rather than a peg. A 300 mm peg is marked down against a 1.2 m stake. A 2 ft stake is marked down for fence-post use.
3
Rating volume
20%Up to 20 points from the amazon.co.uk star line and the review count. A rating under 4 from a small count, or a single review, scores less. The shared 151 ratings are not counted twice.
4
Listing consistency
20%Up to 20 points when the title, piece count and dimensions agree, and UK reviews do not dispute the size. A title that fights the specification is marked down.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Wood post buying guide
A wood post on amazon.co.uk may be a peg, a square stake, or one short length of 75 mm or 95 mm timber. Match the job to the length and the section before you read the star line. None of these eight listings is a 2.4 m fence post, and none prints Use Class 4. Green colour, tanalised, and C24 are three different facts.
What to check before you buy a wood post
A wood post here is timber you put in the ground or use to hold a fence, a gate, a young tree, or a setting-out line. Pegs in this set are a stated 300–400 mm. A tree stake needs about 400 mm in the soil plus a tie. A 1.8 m panel needs roughly a 2.4 m post, 75 mm or 100 mm. Duncombe Sawmill’s note uses 75 mm up to 1.2 m panels and 100 mm for 1.5–1.8 m panels. None of these eight listings is that 2.4 m post. Steel spikes that appear in the same search are not posts.
Best for
- Allotment pegs or a sapling stake, where you measure the section and you do not need a 2.4 m post
- One short repair, where 95 mm and 1 m, or 75 mm and 120 cm, are actually long enough
Not ideal for
- A 1.8 m panel fence, which needs a longer Use Class 4 post than anything in this set
- Anyone treating green colour, tanalised, or C24 as a printed use class
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying pegs for a panel fence
A stated 300 mm or 400 mm peg is for a border or a line. A 1.8 m panel needs roughly a 2.4 m post. Do not price that run from a £19.49 peg pack.
- 2
Reading treated as Use Class 4
Pressure treated, tanalised, a green colour, and C24 are three or four different facts. None of these listings prints a use class. Burying a cross-cut end, or forming a concrete boot, works against the Wood Protection Association note.
- 3
Counting one star line twice
The two Gro Garden ASINs share 4.4 from 151 ratings, the same rank, and the same image. That is one pool. The 900 mm title also fights its own dimension line, which prints 120 cm and one piece.
What to weigh up
Job, length and section
HighStart with the job. Pegs in this set are a stated 300 mm (20 for about £19.49) or a stated 400 mm (15 for about £19.99). UK reviews on the 400 mm pack report a section nearer 18–21 mm, and some packs shorter than 400 mm. A tree stake needs about 400 mm in the soil plus a tie. The Gro Garden 1.2 m pack is stated at 32 mm square. The 900 mm title says 25 mm, while the dimension line says 120 cm and the piece count says one. A thicker short stake is not a fence post.
Treatment and what the reviews dispute
HighA named preservative is the first treatment split. Only the Gro Garden bullets name Wolmanit CX and vacuum pressure treatment. They also say life can be extended by up to 15 years. That line was not tested here, and no Use Class is printed. P Dot Wolf says tanalised, with no product name and no class. TG Supplies prints C24 and a pressure-treatment bullet as separate facts. Austin Commerce claims a water-based preservative and PEFC, and the only review says the piece arrived damp.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A young tree or a light fence
You want a named preservative on a stake, not a panel post. Gro Garden, ten stated 1.2 m stakes at 32 mm, is about £30. The bullets name Wolmanit CX. The 4.4 from 151 ratings is shared with the 900 mm listing. No use class is printed.
One short repair
You need one 95 mm square and 1 m is actually long enough. TG Supplies is about £23.99, with C24 and pressure treatment claimed, and 3.7 from 16 ratings. C24 is not Use Class 4. Reviews mention knots, gouges and splits. It is short once any of it is buried.
Common questions about wood posts
What is the top pick in this wood post comparison?
The top pick is the Gro Garden pack of ten stated 1.2 m stakes at 32 mm, about £30. The bullets name vacuum treatment with Wolmanit CX. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 151 ratings, and the same count appears on the 900 mm Gro Garden listing, so treat it as one pool. No Use Class is printed. The stated size is not a 75 mm or 100 mm panel post. The “up to 15 years” line was not tested here.
How much does a wood post cost on amazon.co.uk?
In these extracts the shelf prices run from £12.99 to £34. Short peg packs are about £12.99 to £19.99. Ten stakes from about 0.6 m to 1.2 m are about £22.79 to £34. A single short square is about £20.99 to £23.99. A £19.49 pack of twenty pegs is about £0.97 each. That is not the price of a 1.8 m panel fence. A merchant 2.4 m Use Class 4 post is often tens of pounds before carriage, as a rule of thumb, and it is not in this set.
Does any listing state Use Class 4?
No. Buried timber should be specified as Use Class 4. BS EN 335 and BS 8417, which the Timber Decking and Cladding Association cites in the 2024 code, set that specification. UC4 is ground contact or exterior structural support. Pressure treated, tanalised, a green colour, and C24 are not that class. C24 is a strength grade. None of these eight amazon.co.uk files prints a use class.
Are the Konrado pegs pressure treated?
The bullets say they have undergone pressure treatment. UK reviews on the 300 mm pack say the pegs look untreated, with no green colour and no smell of treatment, and that buyers stained or dipped them. The material line says beech. No use class is printed. The 4.4 from 1,294 ratings is the largest pool here, and it does not settle that dispute. Buy them as short border pegs, not as a ground-contact fence-post specification.
Can I use these as fence posts for a 1.8 m panel?
Not from this set. A 1.8 m panel needs roughly a 2.4 m post, about 75 mm or 100 mm, so that about 600 mm can go in the ground. Duncombe Sawmill’s note uses 75 mm up to 1.2 m panels and 100 mm for 1.5–1.8 m panels. The longest stake here is 1.2 m at 32 mm. The 95 mm and 75 mm squares are 1 m and 120 cm. Do not price a panel run from the peg packs.
What are the fence height limits in England?
In England, the Planning Portal explains that many fences are allowed up to 1 m beside a vehicle highway and 2 m elsewhere under the GPDO 2015, Part 2, Class A. That order is English. It does not mean planning permission is never required. Call a professional if those height limits may be exceeded, if the site is listed, or if the boundary is disputed. One post is a DIY job. A collapsing fence above a path is not.
Is creosote or CCA an option for a garden post?
CCA is not a current UK garden treatment. NetRegs records that arsenic and chromium preservatives came off sale from 1 September 2006. Creosote is professional or industrial. From 1 April 2027, the Health and Safety Executive’s renewal bulletin says creosote-treated timber is not to be placed on the GB market for tree stakes or non-safety-critical fencing. Do not burn treated offcuts. If you need a separate preserver rather than a post, see the wood preserver comparison.
How do I stake a young tree?
The Royal Horticultural Society method uses an angled stake, at least 400 mm in the soil, with a spacer tie, and the stake comes out after about two or three years. That is temporary support, not a fence post. The Gro Garden 1.2 m pack is the stake in this set with a named preservative. Check for services before you dig. Do not bury a cross-cut end, and put gravel under the post rather than a concrete boot.
Our verdict
The top pick is the Gro Garden pack of ten stated 1.2 m stakes at 32 mm, about £30. Wolmanit CX and that section are both printed, which is why it leads this set. The 4.4 from 151 ratings is shared with the 900 mm listing, so the score does not go higher, and no Use Class is printed. The best value is the Konrado-Garden pack of twenty stated 300 mm pegs at about £19.49, about £0.97 each, with 4.4 from 1,294 ratings. That badge is the price per peg. UK reviews dispute the treatment. It is not a fence-post award.
Best value
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Konrado-Garden 20 site pegs, 300 mm
About £19.49 for 20 pegs, the lowest price per piece here, with 4.4 from 1,294 ratings. Reviews dispute the treatment. The badge is not a fence-post award.
Editorial
Editor
DIY & toolsamazon.co.uk listingsPublic UK sources
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to wood posts
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Wood post buying guideMatch the job to length and section, without a winner or a price table.Best wood postWho the top pick and the best value are for, and who should skip each listing.How to set a wood postSet a post without trapping water or burying a cut end. Method, not a ranking.Wood post tree stakesTemporary tree support on the RHS method. Not a fence post and not a permanent clamp.Wood post use class 4Use Class 4, colour, C24, CCA and creosote. Rules, not pack price.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for the use-class, planting and planning points on this page. Prices, stars and review counts are from the amazon.co.uk listings on 16 October 2026.
- Wood Protection Association — Understanding Use Class 4 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Wood Protection Association — Make sure it’s 4 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Timber Decking and Cladding Association — timber preservation (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Wood Protection Association — installing treated fence posts (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- RHS — How to stake a tree (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Planning Portal — fences, gates and garden walls (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- NetRegs — wood preservatives (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- HSE — creosote renewal bulletin (retrieved 16 October 2026)
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