Bollards and posts sit in the ground, so in-ground durability is what actually matters — not above-ground marketing numbers. White Cypress and Spotted Gum share the same durability class. The difference is price.
| Timber | In-Ground Class AS 5604 |
In-Ground Life | Termite Resistant | Price / m 3-rail, inc GST |
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Class 1 = 25+ years in-ground · Class 2 = 15–25 years · Class 3 = 5–15 years.
Total cost over 30 years, including rebuilds at end of in-ground life
Prices are indicative only, based on a like-for-like 3-rail post & rail fence (150×150mm intermediate posts, 200×200mm end posts, 150×50mm rails, 1800mm posts, 3.0m spacing), GST inclusive. Competitor pricing sourced from a publicly published rate card and may not reflect current rates. Durability classes and in-ground life expectancies per AS 5604 Timber — Natural Durability Ratings. All prices are subject to change without notice — this is a guide only, not a formal quotation. Contact Barling's Woodworks for pricing on your project.