My uncle said to always soak cedar posts for a full day before setting them in concrete, and after a job in Spokane where three posts warped, I guess he was right.

Has anyone else found a better prep method for cedar to stop that twist?

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Yeah that's a solid tip. It's like how you gotta prep anything properly or it'll fight you later, from wood to paint to even cooking a steak.

spencer6642mo ago

Soaking helps, but using a wood stabilizer after they're dry can lock them in place even better. It soaks deep into the grain to really fight that seasonal movement.

holly_williams1mo ago

It's funny how that applies to so many things - prep work always saves you headaches later, whether it's wood or drywall or even just zippers on a jacket.