DIY Arbor Swing: How to Seal Wood Posts

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This arbor swing is in an area where it will get a fair amount of sun and also a fair amount of water (from precipitation and from the yard sprinklers) so we wanted to make sure that these 8×8 cedar posts are going to withstand the weather and last for years to come.

Our first step to making these posts weather-resistant is sealing the posts where they will be below-grade (below ground level).

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We’re sharing step by step as we build a DIY arbor swing in a beautiful backyard!

This is Step 2: how to place and level posts for a swing to prepare for the dry-poured concrete footings. How to Place and Level Posts for an Arbor or Pergola When you’re building an outdoor structure ...

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