Hot take: I thought those plastic post caps were just for looks

Honestly, I always skipped them on chain link jobs in Phoenix to save a few bucks. Last summer, I had a client insist on them for their whole 150-foot run, and after a year, the top rail looks brand new while my usual jobs are already showing rust. Has anyone else seen a real difference with them, or did I just get lucky with that batch?

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lucas55116d ago

Wait, you were skipping them to save money? That's crazy... I've seen posts get chewed up so fast without caps, especially with all the sun out here. That rust you're talking about is exactly why I never skip them anymore.

kevin_bailey16d ago

Read a study showing uncapped posts fail twice as fast in wet climates.