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Imagine spending hours installing a beautiful fence or decking area, only to find your timber posts rotting away within a few years. It’s a frustrating—and expensive—problem that affects landscapers, builders, and homeowners alike. But what if you could stop rot before it starts?
That’s where Walther Strong’s HD Post Tape comes in. This isn’t just another tape; it’s your secret weapon against moisture, UV damage, and microbial decay.
The area where the post meets the ground is the most vulnerable because it’s constantly exposed to moisture and air, both of which fuel fungal growth and decay.
Ground level moisture – Wood in constant contact with soil will absorb the moisture, creating a breeding ground for fungi.
UV & oxygen – UV exposure causes posts to weaken, crack, and turn grey. Oxygen accelerates this process, leading to rot and decay
Surface microbes – Fungi and bacteria break down timber, causing decay, cracks, and rot, weakening the wood over time.
Once rot sets in, there’s no turning back—your posts lose their strength, lean, or even snap, turning your hard work into a costly repair job.
Walther Strong’s HD Post Tape is the ultimate solution for preventing timber post rot. Unlike other protection methods, HD Post Tape features M50+ morphing rubber adhesive, which fills in every tiny incision or imperfection in the wood, blocking moisture from seeping in.
HD Post Tape is designed to be applied 50mm above ground level, protecting the most vulnerable section of the post. The built-in ground level markings and directional arrows make application effortless, ensuring the perfect fit every time.
The Walther Strong HD Post Tape comes with marked lengths for 3×3 and 4×4 posts, making it easier to apply the tape and ensure a perfect fit. For posts larger than 4×4, you’ll need to measure manually but always make sure to add 50mm to the length to create that necessary overlap. This extra attention ensures your posts are fully protected from the elements.
With a lifetime bond guarantee, once it’s on, it’s on for good!
✅ Stops rot before it starts—seals moisture out completely.
✅ UV-resistant—protects against sun damage and cracking.
✅ Microbial shield—blocks fungi and bacteria from degrading the wood.
✅ Works on all post types—round, square & steel posts.
✅ Easy application—no extra tools required.
✅ Eco-friendly—fully recyclable and solvent-free.
Both tapes are designed to protect timber posts, but they’re made for different types of wood. The Walther Strong Post Tape is perfect for smooth timber posts, offering easy application and reliable protection. Whereas the HD Post Tape is specifically engineered for rough, incised timber. Its advanced M50+ morphing rubber adhesive moulds into the grooves of incised posts, sealing out moisture and harmful microbes. If your posts are rough or incised, the HD Post Tape is your go-to solution for maximum longevity.
Without HD Post Tape, your timber posts are fighting a losing battle. Once rot sets in, you’re looking at:
Expensive repairs—replacing rotted posts isn’t cheap.
Weakened structures—unstable posts mean wobbly fences and decks.
Shorter lifespan—without protection, posts fail far sooner than expected.
HD Post Tape isn’t just a product; it’s an investment in longevity. If you want to save money, time, and frustration, don’t wait for rot to take hold. Protect your timber posts before they go into the ground.
