Hi Dan4, Thanks for contacting us! In the great debate of pressure treated wood posts vs. aluminum posts, we can confidently tell you that our HOFT aluminum posts are the winner for fencing! Our posts are powder coated aluminum and therefore will never rust (vs steel posts) nor rot/weaken at any time (vs wood posts) when they’ll be affected by water and the elements. Also, please note that all accessories and hardware are included in our post kits. Thanks, HOFT Team!