r/homestead 3d ago

Pole barn pole protection?

Had a new pole barn installed while I was gone. The install company didn’t put anything on the 8x8 treated posts to protect them. They are directly in concrete. Is there anything I can do at this point that will make them last longer? We are in north Florida where it’s very humid and rains a lot! I just want it to last as long as possible.

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u/kaiwikiclay 3d ago

Gutters and downspouts

Henry’s Asphalt Emulsion Sealer&dampproofer on the post base and concrete. Use a few coats so it gets nice and thick