LODGE POLE
Characteristics
Lodge pole pine is popular in vineyards and fences due to its ability to flex with heavy loads without breaking.
How it’s made
The posts are run through a machine that peels off the bark and cambium layer of the post. This leaves the sapwood
layer, which retains the chemicals during the treatment process that preserves the wood.
Treatment Process
All posts are assayed after treatment for minimum retention and penetration levels. Retention must be .40pcf (per cubic foot) of chemical or posts must be retreated.
How long will it last?
Doweled lodgepoles will protect against decay for many years. Many variables affect the lifespan of treated wood, including moisture, soil acidity, fertilizer burn, etc.
PEELER CORE
Characteristics
Depending on the species of peeler core (most peelers, being all heartwood) are dense and inflexible.
How it’s made
The posts are produced at veneer mills. The mill peels off the bark, cambium layer, sapwood, and even some of the heartwood to make veneer panels. This leaves no sapwood on the post.
Treatment Process
The heartwood is very difficult to penetrate and does not retain preservatives well, if at all. The posts are not tested for retention or penetration. Since the peeler cores have no sapwood, penetration and retention is minimal, if any.
Low long will it last?
Since treatment is minimal, if any, peeler cores can decay as soon as the first year, but may last longer.
There is no guarantee on peeler cores