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Wooden droppers and survey pegs
Wooden droppers from 1.2 m to 3.6 m that keep fence wires evenly spaced between posts, plus survey pegs for site setting-out.
- Fencing contractors
- Civil contractors
- Nurseries & garden centres
- Dropper lengths
- 1.2 m to 3.6 m
- Sizes listed
- 8
- Priced from
- R20.45 incl. VAT
- Collection
- Blackheath depot
Sizes and prices
Prices include VAT, with the ex-VAT price underneath. Add every size you need to your quote list, then send one request. We confirm availability, lead time and delivery before supply.
8 options shown. Please confirm availability.
| Product / specification | SKU | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droppers and Survey Pegs - Droppers 1.2mDroppers 1.2m. | Drop12 | R20,45 incl. VATR17,78 excl. VAT | Add to quote |
| Droppers and Survey Pegs - Droppers 1.4mDroppers 1.4m. | Drop14 | R24,59 incl. VATR21,38 excl. VAT | Add to quote |
| Droppers and Survey Pegs - Droppers 1.5mDroppers 1.5m. | Drop15 | R26,70 incl. VATR23,22 excl. VAT | Add to quote |
| Droppers and Survey Pegs - Droppers 1.8mDroppers 1.8m. | Drop18 | R32,81 incl. VATR28,53 excl. VAT | Add to quote |
| Droppers and Survey Pegs - Droppers 2.1mDroppers 2.1m. | Drop21 | R39,72 incl. VATR34,54 excl. VAT | Add to quote |
| Droppers and Survey Pegs - Droppers 2.4mDroppers 2.4m. | Drop24 | R50,00 incl. VATR43,48 excl. VAT | Add to quote |
| Droppers and Survey Pegs - Droppers 3.6mDroppers 3.6m. | Drop3.6 | R69,69 incl. VATR60,60 excl. VAT | Add to quote |
| Droppers and Survey Pegs - Droppers 3mDroppers 3m. | Drop3 | R66,79 incl. VATR58,08 excl. VAT | Add to quote |
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Availability and lead time subject to confirmation. Delivery is quoted separately.
About droppers & survey pegs
Droppers are fixed to the fence wires between the main posts. They keep the strands at the right spacing and stop livestock or people pushing through, which means fewer posts are needed along a line.
Match the dropper length to your fence height. For a 1.2 m fence, a 1.2 m dropper is typical; they do not need to be driven into the ground.
Common uses
- Spacing wire between fence posts
- Stakes for young trees and plants
- Survey and site set-out pegs
- Temporary marking and demarcation
Treatment and safe handling
Pressure treatment is what lets pine stand outdoors and in the ground for years. Here is how it works, and what the hazard classes on a quote mean.
How pressure treatment works
- Load. Dried timber goes into a sealed treatment cylinder.
- Vacuum. Air is drawn out of the cylinder and out of the wood cells.
- Pressure. Preservative floods in and is forced deep into the timber.
- Fix. A final vacuum removes excess, and the preservative fixes in the wood to protect it against fungal decay and wood-boring insects.
Hazard classes (SANS 10005)
| Class | Where the timber is used | Typical examples |
|---|---|---|
| H2 | Indoors, dry, above ground | Roof timbers |
| H3 | Outdoors, above ground | Pergola beams, rails, decking |
| H4 | In ground or fresh-water contact | Fence posts, garden poles |
| H5 | In ground or fresh water where failure would be serious | Structural building poles, retaining structures |
| H6 | In sea water | Jetties, marine structures |
Standard items are supplied with the treatment specified for that product. If your project calls for a specific class such as H5 or H6, creosote, untreated timber or SABS-marked product, say so in your quote request and we will confirm before supply.
Working with treated timber
- Wear gloves, a dust mask and eye protection when sawing or drilling, and cut outdoors.
- Sweep up sawdust and offcuts, and dispose of them with general waste.
- Never burn treated timber, offcuts or sawdust.
- Wash your hands before eating, drinking or smoking.
- Do not use treated timber where it will touch food, drinking water or animal feed.
Questions about droppers & survey pegs
How many droppers do I need?
It depends on your fence design and post spacing. Send the fence length and post spacing with your quote request and we will work out quantities with you.
Not sure which size you need?
Send your drawing or project details and we will recommend sizes and quantities. Call 021 905 7054 or WhatsApp 082 309 1869.
