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SABS-approved CCA treated droppers in 1.2 m, 1.5 m, 1.8 m, 2.1 m and 2.4 m lengths for farm fences, kraals and wind barriers.
CCA Treated Droppers for Fencing
Five Standard Lengths, Treated to Last
Droppers are the thinner treated poles fixed to fence wires between the main posts. They keep the wires evenly spaced, stop livestock pushing through and reduce the number of heavy posts a fence needs. Commondale Poles supplies SABS-approved, SAWPA-marked CCA treated droppers in five lengths.
Dropper lengths
| Length | Good for |
|---|---|
| 1.2 m | Low garden and boundary fences, small-stock camps |
| 1.5 m | General farm fencing |
| 1.8 m | Livestock fencing and kraals |
| 2.1 m | Higher fences and wind barriers |
| 2.4 m | The tallest fences and screening |
Choose the length to match your fence height, and ask us if you are unsure.
Where droppers are used
- Farm and camp fencing with treated gum poles as corner, straining and line posts.
- Cattle kraals and crush stations.
- Wind and dust barriers on exposed sites.
- Garden fences and play-area borders.
Why treated droppers?
A fence is only as strong as its weakest dropper. Untreated gum is not termite resistant and decays quickly where it meets the soil, so CCA treatment is what lets droppers last season after season. Every dropper we sell carries the SAWPA mark and the SABS approval, so you know it has been treated properly. Find out more in our guide to treated poles on the farm or read the SAWPA hazard class guide.
How to order
- Send us your list: lengths, diameters (if you know them), quantities, where the timber will be used and your delivery town. Use our quote form, WhatsApp 082 906 1334 or call 017 821 0739.
- We confirm the right treatment class, price and lead time.
- Collect from our yard in Commondale, Mpumalanga, or ask about delivery.
Office hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00–16:30, Friday 07:00–14:00.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dropper in fencing?
A dropper is a thin treated pole or batten fixed to the fence wires between the main posts. It keeps the wires spaced evenly and makes the fence harder for animals to push through.
Which dropper length should I buy?
Match the dropper to the height of your fence. We stock 1.2 m, 1.5 m, 1.8 m, 2.1 m and 2.4 m droppers and can advise on the best length for your livestock or site.
Are your droppers treated?
Yes. All our droppers are CCA treated, SABS approved and carry the SAWPA mark.
Every item is treated in our own plant to SANS standards and carries the SAWPA mark, so you know it has been treated properly.
We cut to length before treating, so the preservative protects the whole piece. No minimum or maximum order.
Collect from our yard in Commondale, Mpumalanga, or ask us to arrange delivery to your farm or site.
