{"product_id":"rotguard™-4x4-series","title":"RotGuard™ 4x4 Series – Ground-Line Post Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtect 4x4 Wood Posts from Ground-Line Rot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe RotGuard™ 4x4 Series is a pre-sized, self-adhesive wood post wrap engineered to protect 4x4 fence posts, deck posts, mailbox posts, and structural wood posts from ground-line rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned to fit square or round posts up to 4.125”, this 16-inch wrap delivers targeted soil-line protection where moisture exposure and fungal decay most commonly occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShips next business day from Pennsylvania (U.S.) or Ontario (Canada).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eApply before installation to extend post life and reduce costly post replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWood posts rarely fail above grade. They fail at the soil line, the critical zone where moisture, oxygen, and soil organisms combine to create decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven pressure-treated lumber can deteriorate over time when exposed to constant ground moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotGuard™\u003c\/strong\u003e forms a durable waterproof barrier at the critical soil-line zone, helping reduce moisture intrusion and fungal decay at the most common post failure point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRotGuard™ wraps are 16 inches long,\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 2 inches longer than many traditional rot barriers, providing additional coverage above and below the critical ground-line zone where posts most commonly fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_LKfXL_2ZbI?si=gnV_XcsD8b0rHFI5\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-Sized for 4x4 Posts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFits square or round posts up to 4.125”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-Adhesive Installation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo torch. No heat gun. No open flame. Peel, wrap, overlap, and press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-Layer Protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHigh-strength polyethylene outer layer with water-resistant adhesive membrane backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-Inch Coverage Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned to protect the most critical ground-contact zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill Not Melt in Heat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStable in hot trailers and work trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBacked by a 25-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen installed on pressure-treated lumber or heartwood cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFence posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGate posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeck posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMailbox posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePergola posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePole barn framing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow RotGuard™ Works |\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Science Behind RotGuard™\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRotGuard™ is manufactured using \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSBS-modified bitumen,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e a high-performance waterproofing compound used in commercial roofing systems, bridges, and structural membranes where flexibility and adhesion are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSBS stands for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyrene-Butadiene-Styrene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an engineered elastomer that enhances traditional bitumen with rubber-like flexibility and cold-bonding performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eUnlike heat-applied tar-based sleeves that can cool, harden, and pull away from the wood over time, RotGuard™ remains flexible and self-sealing. Its cold-bond adhesive membrane conforms to the wood surface and embeds into the grain, helping maintain long-term contact at the ground line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis flexible, polymer-modified system allows RotGuard™ to move with natural wood expansion and contraction while maintaining a continuous moisture barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat’s the difference between a surface coating and a polymer-engineered ground-line protection system.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDo it once. Do it right.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete post protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor maximum longevity, protect all critical zones of the post:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Shield the exposed transition zone with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePostGuard™\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Protect end grain with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapClaw™\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Maintain long-term appearance with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert Professional Wood Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-post-pro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--four-twelfths pro-blog\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions |\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow long does RotGuard™ 4x4 Series last?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen installed correctly on pressure-treated lumber or heartwood cedar, RotGuard™ is backed by a 25-year limited warranty against ground-line rot. Performance may vary depending on soil conditions and overall maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I need a torch to install RotGuard™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo. RotGuard™ uses a self-adhesive membrane. No heat or special tools are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan RotGuard™ be used on posts already in the ground?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo. It must be applied before installation, while the post is out of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy doesn’t RotGuard™ cover the bottom of the post?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRot occurs where oxygen and moisture combine, typically at the soil line. Below deeper burial zones, oxygen levels are too low to sustain decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan RotGuard™ be used on metal posts?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYes. While designed for wood posts, it can help reduce corrosion on metal posts in harsh or acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePro Advice \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing soon.....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSDS info \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/8806\/9429\/files\/RotGuard_SDS_Safety_Data_Sheet.pdf?v=1772135505\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload our  Safety Data Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/8806\/9429\/files\/RotGuard_25_year_Warrenty.pdf?v=1770926248\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRotGuard Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRotGuard™ is designed for installation on wood posts before ground placement. Proper installation according to guidelines is required for warranty coverage. Performance may vary depending on soil conditions, drainage, climate, and overall post-maintenance. For full warranty terms and safety information, please refer to the Warranty and SDS documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eRotGuard™ is not classified as a hazardous material under OSHA HazCom standards. See SDS for details.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Canadian Fence Armor","offers":[{"title":"4x4 Single","offer_id":46498943041697,"sku":"ROTG-4x4SQ-1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x4 Five Pack","offer_id":46498943074465,"sku":"ROTG-4x4SQ-5","price":48.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x4 Ten Pack","offer_id":46498943107233,"sku":"ROTG-4x4SQ-10","price":94.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x4 Case of 100","offer_id":46498943140001,"sku":"ROTG-4x4SQ-100","price":944.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1686\/2113\/files\/RotGuard_4x4_Series_-_Dimensions_Fractional.png?v=1780428549","url":"https:\/\/fencearmor.ca\/products\/rotguard%e2%84%a2-4x4-series","provider":"Canadian Fence Armor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}