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Flat fence post caps in a red oxide, zinc and black finish

Black, flat fence post cap fitted to fence post

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zinc, flat fence post cap fitted to fence post

red oxide, flat fence post cap fitted to fence post

Flat Fence Post Caps

Price range: £1.76 through £3.06

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Finish your fence posts properly with our flat fence post caps!

Flat fence post caps seal the vulnerable end grain of timber posts, stopping water getting in and rot getting started. A simple fit that adds years to a fence and makes it look complete instead of forgotten.

The flat fence post caps are available in three finishes – red oxide, black and zinc and to suit three post dimensions (2″ x 2″, 3″ x 3″ & 4″ x 4″)

Which ironmongery finish?

Marine grade stainless steel -

Unlike coated steel, the corrosion resistance comes from the stainless steel itself, so there is no coating to chip, peel or wear away. One of the most durable options for outdoor ironmongery.

Ideal for coastal environments and for use on acidic timbers such as Accoya, Oak, Western Red Cedar & Iroko.

Appearance silvery-grey in colour.

Black on galvanised -

This finish combines two protection systems into one: the steel hinge is first hot-dip galvanised, then a black polyester or epoxy powder coat is baked over the zinc layer. One coating fights corrosion chemically, the other shields it physically.

The idea is simple. Galvanising handles the long battle with weather, while the powder coat provides appearance and extra shielding.

Galvanised -

Hot spelter galvanising, often shortened to hot-dip galvanised or simply HDG, is one of the oldest and most trusted protective finishes used on steel ironmongery. Instead of sitting on the surface like paint or lacquer, it becomes part of the metal itself.

Appearance wise a silvery grey colour and can be quite a rustic looking finish.

Black powder coated -

An epoxy black finish is created by applying an electrostatically charged dry powder to bare self-colour steel and then baking it in an oven. The heat melts the powder into a continuous skin that wraps the metal in a uniform protective layer.

Unlike the "black on galv" finish, if the coating becomes scratched then the bare metal can rust.

Bright Zinc Plated -

Bright zinc plating, often called BZP or electro-galvanising (E-Galv), is created by passing an electrical current through a chemical bath that deposits a very thin layer of zinc onto steel. Unlike hot-dip galvanising, no molten metal and no alloy layers are involved. The coating is precise, controlled and smooth.

Appearance wise it's a shiny silvery-grey.

Self Colour -

Self colour steel is exactly what leaves the mill or the fabricator. No plating, no paint, no galvanising. Just bare carbon steel with its natural mill scale and workshop character intact. Usually used for fabrication (i.e. welding) where the finished item will be sprayed or painted upon completion.

* Not all items are available in every finish.

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Key Features

Protects timber posts from rainwater penetration and weathering
Available in oxide red, zinc plated and epoxy black finishes
Helps prevent splitting, cracking and premature rot
Durable steel construction with corrosion-resistant coating
Quick to install with nails or screws
Suitable for garden fencing, paddocks, driveways and gates

Fence post caps extend the life of timber by keeping moisture out of the exposed end grain, reducing decay and damage over time

Why Use Post Caps?

The top of a fence post is the endgrain of the timber posts and acts like a sponge for moisture. Rain sits on it, soaks in, freezes, expands, splits the fibres… and the post slowly rots from the top downward. A cap turns the post from a sponge into an umbrella, allowing water to run off. Small fitting, big lifespan upgrade!

Finishes Available:

Oxide Red Powder Coated
Zinc Plated
Epoxy Black

Sizes:

2″ x 2″ (50mm)
3″ x 3″ (75mm)
4″ x 4″ (100mm)

Fixing: Nail or screw fix (not supplied unless stated)

Our Guarantee

Gate Expectation’s mission is to bring the highest quality bespoke measured wooden gates, side hung wooden garage doors and general joinery items to the market at a quality and price point that can’t be matched.

If not completely satisfied we offer 30-day no hassle returns on all our off-the-shelf range.

Three generations of master carpentry and joinery experience in each and every product. Read more about our history here.

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Orders are despatched Monday to Friday only (excluding Bank Holidays).

All orders received prior to 12pm on the day are despatched the same day using either Royal Mail Tracked 24 or DPD for a fully tracked delivery.

If you are happy for the items to be left somewhere safe (i.e. either with a neighbour or somewhere secure on your property) then please do let us know in the ‘Customer notes’ section of our checkout page.

Once despatched your will receive an email and text (if we have a mobile telephone number for you) from DPD confirming that they have your parcel or Royal Mail with tracking details confirming that they have your parcel

For DPD deliveries, on the day of delivery you’ll again receive an email/text from DPD with an approx 2 hour time slot from DPD. If you are not able to be present to receive your parcel you can then rearrange delivery for an alternate day or get the parcel delivered to the nearest DPD pickup shop for you to collect at your convenience.

Please note that due to Brexit we are not currently shipping to Northern Ireland or Europe.

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