Customer Reviews for SimTek 5 in. x 5 in. x 8-1/2 ft. Brown Composite Fence Line Post

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I started out with one panel and 2 posts as a test. It worked great so I am continuing on to eventually install 240 feet of this system. These composite posts work great with the EcoStone panels. Installation is simple and straightforward. I am installing the 4 foot tall panels and topping them off with a wrought iron fence so the 8 1/2 tall posts are just what I need. In some areas, I have some fill dirt at the bottom of the fence panel so I have actually extended the bottom of the posts in those cases using Simpson 6x6 concrete posts bases bolted to the fence post before setting the whole thing in the hole. The standard instructions are to set the posts in concrete first and slip in the panels after it sets. Because I am doing full height posts with 4 foot panels, this was an awkward way to do it. With the wrought iron top of the system, I dig the hole for the next post in the line. I then add the fence panel which is meant to float free in the slots for expansion and contraction. Then I screw in the wrought iron tops to the fence posts locking the whole system together, but leaving room below for the floating composite panel. Then I move on to the next hole, accomplishing about 3 panels in a short winter day before needing to pour concrete and leaving it all to set before getting back into the routine the next day. Attached are photos of the first 3rd of the project work.

We love the look and the quality of the posts and panels. We feel it has the look of real wood

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The posts arrived in perfect condition. They are sturdy, and look great.

I'm well satisfied with them.

Great product would recommend.

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These worked fantastically well with the fencing panels. Made installation easy, once they were measured properly and installed with concrete.

Do not buy simtek items from home depot... try to get it directly from the company. Home depot takes too long to ship the items because it goes thru many venders before getting to you. I started this fence in march, it is now September and my fence still isnt done because of home depot vender delays. I understand in march but its September and they are still having these delays

We reviewed and checked out a lot of different fence types. Wood, vinyl, basically everything out there. This seems to be best and strongest quality.

It was a great color and pretty heavy duty no damage upon arrival.

Looks great! Clean lines. Used as a privacy panel.

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Very good product

Two of the panels came warped. It seems they have changed the manufacturing material. It appears to be lighter and the quality is not good. I stated I would recommend the product because it is a a beautiful fence.

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Great product, it’s a shame it takes 30-45 days to get it.

Posts are as expected. The one thing not mentioned in the installation instructions is not only do you need a skill saw, you also need a metal cutting blade.

The poles worked great. However, one pole arrive with a horizontal crack approximately 1 foot up from the bottom. Because shipping is taking extra long these days, I decided to keep the post as it was going to be sunk 30” into the ground with concrete. Otherwise they work great and it was easy to place the fence panels into the H channels.

This review has to do with Home Depot not the product it came all scratched and scraped . I didn't want to wait another month because it's not stocked in store. I called customer service they took 20 dollars off big deal. This place should take care of the product instead of treating your customers like you are doing them a favor you are not giving it away free people are paying for new stuff not used.

I love this fencing product. These posts are extremely durable. I will continue to build with this product around our property.

Fantastic look and material, finished product looks amazing.

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