When Postsaver founder and CEO Richard George noticed a fence that had fallen down, he could hardly have imagined that fixing it would spark an idea that would become a global business.
Postsaver’s rot protection products were established in 1994 and have since evolved into a range of solutions protecting timber posts and poles in projects around the world, from the UK to Uganda.
At the heart of the company is a simple ethos: to keep wood as the material of choice. Postsaver specialises in one of timber’s most demanding applications, ground contact. By protecting timber at the groundline, the company extends its service life, helping this versatile, renewable material last longer.
That commitment is supported by decades of independent field and laboratory testing. The company’s first field trial, managed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE), has now been running for more than 25 years, providing long-term evidence of how groundline protection performs in real-world conditions.
Initially developed for fencing, Postsaver has expanded to support a wider variety of applications, including structural posts for decking and pergolas, post-frame foundations and utility poles. Its technology uses a unique dual-layer construction which creates an impenetrable barrier around the vulnerable groundline section of a timber post. By fully sealing the protected area, it prevents moisture ingress and limits conditions that contribute to biological decay.
“We’ve spent a long time researching and developing the exact product composition,” explains Richard George. “It needs to offer the right combination of durability, transportation performance, melting point and, most importantly, protection. That long-term focus on product development is what sets Postsaver apart.”
The company’s approach has gained international recognition, with products approved by the International Code Council (ICC) and meeting International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) requirements. In the UK, Postsaver has also been recognised through the National Highways Low Carbon Opportunities Register for its potential to reduce carbon emissions, extend timber service life and reduce resource consumption.
For Postsaver, the objective remains unchanged: keep wood in service for longer and help ensure timber remains the material of choice.
