“When looking back at fencing decisions, what things would you do differently?” Here's some prominent answers we get when asking this question of cattle industry stakeholders:

• I'd build it with steel.

• I’d install better posts.

• I’d build it for my grandchildren.

• I’ve learned to fix it right the first time.

Decisive Points:

• Consider capitalizing on the longevity of used highway guardrail.

• Used guardrail will outlast wood posts many, many times over.

• Deploying used guardrail panel and posts can also eliminate the need for a percentage of posts. Many installers will place a strong post at twelve and a half feet – up to a shocking twenty five feet from post to post.
  

Why?

• Each guardrail panel acts as a structural members with
  remarkable longitudinal strength. (Remember, guardrail's everyday job is redirecting errant cars and trucks at over 60 mph). Adding multiple guardrail panels, (post to post), multiplies the system strength, post to post.

• The majority of the used guardrail panels we remove from the roadside are 25ft in length. (We also have the 12.5' length). Eliminating unnecessary posts can result in powerful cost/labor savings.

  • As one of our beef growers explained, “For years, I’ve placed my steel posts for guardrail fence at 25 feet, post to post. We’ve never had a problem with it.”

Our heavily galvanized, Used Steel I-beam fence posts are a perfect match for the strength and the longevity of used highway guardrail. For 50+ years the highway safety industry has combined W-Beam guardrail and these 6" I-beam Posts. This has proven to be a well-matched, effective combination.

We're proud to offer the "Chuck Norris" of steel I-beam fence posts along with miles of good, clean, straight Used Highway Guardrail Panel. These galvanized 6" x 4" x 9-pound-per-foot posts are available in several lengths: 8ft, 9ft, 10ft, 12ft, etc. Talk to us about what you want/need when it comes to posts.

We'll respond to your quote requests at the drop of a hat: Posts, panel or both.

Finally, would you consider sharing your input on this question:

If you had the chance at a cattle control fence do-over, what would you do differently with your fencing choices?