Rotbloc
Replacing fence posts can be a never-ending task. Now there’s a new product that will increase the life span of pressure-treated wood by fending off soil microorganisms at the critical rot zone where decay happens the fastest.
Ken Carhart, owner of ROTBLOC™, developed a solution to extend the life span of fencing systems without adding chemicals into the earth. “The weakest link in any fencing system is at the ground-line and through the critical rot zone, which is up to seven inches deep in the soil. It is within this critical rot zone that life (microorganisms in the soil) is at its highest concentration,” explained Carhart.
Microorganisms are responsible for breaking down matter and causing decay. To thrive they need food (matter), moisture, oxygen, and sunlight, which warms the soil. There can be as many as 100,000,000 microorganisms in a single handful of topsoil. Fungi are the leading cause of decay.
“We do our best to slow down the natural process of decay through the treating process, but these organisms will forever consider your post a food source and will eventually find a flaw that they can exploit. Some posts succumb sooner than others,” explained Carhart. “ROTBLOC™ is engineered to shield your posts most vulnerable area from this constant abuse. Studies indicate ROTBLOC™ will eliminate premature failures and increase the service life of the entire fencing system by a minimum of 150 per cent!”
ROTBLOC™ is designed with ease of use, cost effectiveness, and sustainability in mind. The adaptive seal technology moulds to square or round fence posts, and is designed to adapt to the natural flex in wood. This reduces possible gaps where rot can arise. The interlocking feature affords flexibility to the installer so ROTBLOC™ can be customized to your project.
Made from 100% recycled waste materials, ROTBLOC™ is certified organic through PRO-CERT and comes with a 20-year service warranty. Even Sting (The Police) uses it! It’s a simple solution to a costly problem.
