These post were just the structural part that holds all the individual rail sections between them together. The 4x4 steel is covered by PVC sleeves with PVC caps on top. Unfortunately the sections were not hot dipped, but even if they were, I don't think the accumulation of water inside is good...
I am trying to find a solution to controlling condensation inside 4x4 steel post approximately 36" high used in the construction of railing on a project. These post have a 1 1/4" dia x 12" long piece of round stock welded to the bottom of them which is set into holes drilled in the concrete and...