{"product_id":"rotguard™-6x6-series","title":"RotGuard™ 6x6 Series – Ground-Line Post Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt for Nominal 5.5” × 5.5” and True 6x6 Lumber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe RotGuard™ 6x6 Series is a precision-sized, self-adhesive wood post wrap engineered for larger 6x6 posts, including common \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enominal 5.5” × 5.5”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e posts found across the northern U.S. and Canada, as well as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etrue dimensional 6x6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and rough-sawn timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized to fit posts up to 6.125”, this 16-inch wrap protects the soil-line zone where rot begins, and structural strength is most at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen you build with heavier posts for frost depth, wind load, gates, long spans, or structural applications, the protection system should match the investment.\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\u003eInstall once. Protect structural performance for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct Overview \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e6x6 posts are chosen for strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey’re used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Gate hinge posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Privacy fence corners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Deck supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Pergola columns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Structural landscape builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Harsh climate installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut no matter how large the post, wood fails at the same vulnerable location, the ground line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\"\u003eAt this transition zone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Moisture remains trapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Oxygen is present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Moderate temperatures that support fungal activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Freeze–thaw cycles stress the fibers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Soil organisms accelerate decay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRotGuard™ forms a durable waterproof membrane at this critical point, helping reduce moisture intrusion and limit the conditions that lead to ground-line rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven the strongest post deserves protection where it matters most.\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=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngineered for 6x6 Posts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFits square or round posts up to \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6.125”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, including nominal \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5.5” × 5.5”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and true dimensional 6x6 lumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCold-Bond, Self-Adhesive Install\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo torch. No heat gun. No open flame. Peel, wrap, overlap, and press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSBS Polymer-Modified Membrane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRubberized, flexible waterproofing compound designed for long-term adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-Inch Soil-Line Coverage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProtects the most vulnerable ground-contact zone above and below grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat Stable for Job Sites\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWill not melt in hot trailers or work trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\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=\"p2\"\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\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Gate posts and hinge posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Fence corner and end posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Deck support posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Pergola columns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Structural landscape posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Pole barn framing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow RotGuard™ Works |\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngineered for Larger Timber Movement\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 polymer-enhanced waterproofing membrane used in demanding structural applications where flexibility and adhesion are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) provides rubber-like elasticity and cold-flow bonding performance, allowing the membrane to conform tightly to wood fibers without heat activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis is especially important on 6x6 lumber because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Larger posts experience greater seasonal expansion and contraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Rough-sawn timber surfaces vary more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Heavier structural loads increase stress at the soil line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eUnlike heat-shrink or torch-applied sleeves that can cool, harden, and separate over time, RotGuard™ remains flexible and maintains continuous contact with the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just a coating. It’s an engineered ground-line protection system built for structural-grade posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDo it once. Do it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Structural Post Protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround-line protection is the foundation. Long-term structural performance depends on protecting every exposure zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor maximum durability on larger builds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Protect the above-grade transition area with \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePostGuard™\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to help prevent impact damage from equipment and preserve membrane integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Shield exposed end grain with \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapClaw™\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to reduce water infiltration and internal moisture migration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Maintain long-term performance and appearance with \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert Professional Wood Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e designed to manage UV exposure and surface moisture cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen you invest in 6x6 structural posts, protecting all critical zones ensures the build performs as intended for decades.\u003c\/p\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 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill this fit standard 5.5” × 5.5” posts from a box store?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYes. The RotGuard™ 6x6 Series is designed for nominal 6x6 posts (typically 5.5” × 5.5”) and fits up to 6.125”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it also work on true-dimensional or rough-sawn 6x6?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYes. This wrap is built to accommodate larger and less uniform lumber surfaces up to 6.125”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs heat required?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo. RotGuard™ installs as a cold-bond, self-adhesive membrane — no torch needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I install it after the post is set?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo. RotGuard™ must be applied before ground placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it be used on metal posts?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYes. While designed for wood, it can help reduce corrosion in harsh or acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePro Advice \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\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":"6x6 Single","offer_id":46498943205537,"sku":"ROTG-6x6SQ-1","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x6 Five Pack","offer_id":46498943238305,"sku":"ROTG-6x6SQ-5","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x6 Ten Pack","offer_id":46498943271073,"sku":"ROTG-6x6SQ-10","price":121.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x6 Case of 80","offer_id":46498943303841,"sku":"ROTG-6x6SQ-80","price":919.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1686\/2113\/files\/RotGuard_6x6_Series_-_Dimensions_Fractional.png?v=1780428551","url":"https:\/\/fencearmor.ca\/products\/rotguard%e2%84%a2-6x6-series","provider":"Canadian Fence Armor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}