QUESTION: What is Douglas Fir? ANSWER: It is a dense, hard, stiff, durable and strong wood suitable for heavy duty construction. QUESTION: What is Lodgepole Pine? ANSWER: It is a consistent wood that is easily treated. It is a good choice for fence posts and railway ties. QUESTION: Why should I choose wood over metal to use when building my fence? ANSWER: Wood posts keep their shape while absorbing the shocks and stresses of harsh weather and unforgiving livestock. Metal posts may bend, rust and become permanently damaged from this treatment. If you require pasture fencing, you can easily nail barbed wire to the posts. QUESTION: How does bark affect the treating process? ANSWER: The bark is a tree's protection from harmful insects, animals and the elements as it grows. It must be removed prior to the treatment process, in order for the wood to receive the penetration necessary for good treating.