{"product_id":"diyuk-70mm-x-70mm-galvanised-steel-pyramid-fence-post-caps","title":"DIYUK® 70mm x 70mm Galvanised Steel Pyramid Fence Post Caps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePyramid-topped fence post caps pressed from 1.0mm (0.04in) galvanised steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, sized to fit directly over 70mm x 70mm (2.76 x 2.76in) sawn timber posts and finished with a genuine hot-dip zinc coating for long-term weather protection outdoors. Each cap is designed as a simple, permanent finish for a post top: it fits straight over the post with no cutting, shaping or extra preparation needed, and no adhesive is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hot-dip galvanising process fully immerses each cap in molten zinc, coating every surface, inside and out, in a thick, continuous protective layer. Because the coating covers the whole cap rather than just the outer face, there are no thin spots in the corrosion protection, even at cut edges and around the pre-drilled fixing point. This gives significantly more robust, longer-lasting protection than a thinner electro-galvanised or zinc-plated finish, which is why hot-dip galvanising is generally the finish specified for fittings that are fixed once and then left exposed to the weather for years at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-sided pyramid profile does more than finish the post off neatly: its sloped faces shed rainwater away from the post top instead of letting it collect on a flat surface. Standing water on an exposed, cut post end is the main cause of splitting, swelling and rot in untreated or uncapped timber, so directing that water away at the point where it would otherwise sit is the cap’s main job. Between the galvanised finish protecting the cap itself and the pyramid shape protecting the timber beneath it, the two features work together to add years to the working life of an ordinary fence or gate post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine hot-dip galvanised finish: the cap is fully immersed in molten zinc so every surface, inside and out, carries a thick, continuous protective layer, including the cut edges and the fixing hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed from 1.0mm (0.04in) galvanised steel, giving a rigid cap that holds its shape and resists denting or crushing in day-to-day outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized to fit 70mm x 70mm (2.76 x 2.76in) timber posts, one of the most widely used fence and gate post sizes, so it suits a standard post without any adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-sided pyramid top sheds rainwater away from the post rather than letting it pool on a flat surface, protecting the timber below from splitting, swelling and rot at the post end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight at just 0.08kg (2.82oz) per cap, so it adds negligible load to the post it is protecting and is easy to handle and fit by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-drilled fixing point built into the cap allows it to be fitted quickly and securely with a single nail or screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits straight over a square-cut post end with no adhesive and no additional post preparation, cutting or shaping required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanised surface takes paint well once fitted, so the cap can be over-painted to match any existing fence or garden colour scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap size (fits post)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 x 70mm (2.76 x 2.76in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanised steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0mm (0.04in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-dip galvanised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnit weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.08kg 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end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrellis posts supporting climbing plants, where the post needs to stay structurally sound for as long as the planting is established against it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 70mm x 70mm sawn softwood post, whether it is being capped as part of a new fence or gate installation, or fitted as a retrofit upgrade to an existing post that has been left uncapped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting needs no special tools or preparation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits directly over the square-cut top of a 70mm x 70mm (2.76 x 2.76in) timber post, no cutting, sanding or extra shaping needed before fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the cap in place with a single suitable nail or screw through the pre-drilled fixing point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo adhesive or additional post preparation is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce fitted, the galvanised surface can be over-painted to match any fence or garden colour scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder before 2pm Mon–Fri for same-day dispatch from our UK warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIYUK","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":57780590739837,"sku":"POST-DK-70x70-1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"4","offer_id":57780590772605,"sku":"POST-DK-70x70-4","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10","offer_id":57780590805373,"sku":"POST-DK-70x70-10","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0245\/6454\/files\/DK70_3e9ff9dc-aa0f-41d2-b28b-11a8b6960d2d.png?v=1770116057","url":"https:\/\/diyuk.co\/products\/diyuk-70mm-x-70mm-galvanised-steel-pyramid-fence-post-caps","provider":"DIYUK LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}