Installing woven wire fencing

Choosing the proper post depends on the size of your enclosure, the type of wire fencing being installed, the spacing between posts, and the expected animal pressure against the completed fence. T-posts are made of high-quality steel that holds up to pressure and the environment. The strength of a t-post is rated by the amount of steel per foot. Regular t-posts are used for most applications, and typically weigh about 1.

Heavy-duty t-posts weigh around 1. For longevity, all t-posts are treated to prevent rust with either a coating of paint or galvanization for years of service.

T-posts are available in a variety of heights. Studded t-posts feature bumps, or studs, on one side of the post. These are designed to securely fasten the wire fencing to the posts to prevent the wire from slipping or pulling away. Before installation of t-posts begins, be sure to have the proper tools and materials :. The distance should be determined by the type of fence and the amount of support that the fence needs in order to stay taught.

Animal pressure and weather conditions are serious considerations when it comes to how much reinforcement is needed. Red Brand provides spacing guidelines here. Measure and lay out the posts before you begin installation. This will assure that the posts are properly spaced. Our fence installation team has years of experience installing fencing on many different types of terrain, for a variety of purposes.

A high-quality woven wire fence can last a lifetime. Ensuring that you receive a woven wire fence that will last for decades starts with quality materials and an experienced fence installation team, ProFence provides both.

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The team arrived exactly as planned, listened to my direction and input and completed the job flawlessly. It is always a pleasure to work with such a professional team! Thanks again ProFence for such a wonderful experience! It reminds me of Kentucky. So plan ahead.

Electric fencing — Benefits: You may be able to zap unsuspecting neighbors with it. Practically, it seems pretty easy to string a couple of the hot wires up to some posts. Quick, easy, lots of flexibility, but it does require electricity ok, duh and that can cost, also, repairs are probably something to think about.

Woven wire fencing — aka field or horse fence Has larger spacing between wires than a welded wire fence, and can take more of a beating. T-posts should be every 10 feet. Depth: Anchor posts should be treated like any wood post and go down at least 2. The bigger the post, the deeper you want to set it.

Like this. Heavy-duty pliers to attach the clips Hammer for the U nails pulleys and a board to stretch the fence How We Did It 1. It worked. They are ridiculous. Wrap… One side has a longer end, and if you bend at the kink everything with tighten up nicely. Finish it off with another wrap and tighten down the other side of the clip.

Get donkeys. Enjoy life. Now I just have to build the donkey shelter sometime before spring. Buy us a beer! Our kind of people. About 10 inches above the ground, the bottom rail should be installed. They should be as close to the ground as feasible if the ground is uneven.

The top of the fence is marked by a cap rail. Fit the rails into their notches and indicate the locations where screws will be installed. Before attaching the pieces with lag screws, drill pilot holes. This stage benefits from a second pair of hands. Roll out the welded wire or mesh fence against your posts to secure your fencing to your posts. Keep the fence taut against the posts and level with the rails if applicable. Attach your welded wire fence to the posts or rails with high-quality fasteners for a welded wire fence.

Using a mixture of soil and gravel, cover the fencing in the trench. The mixture aids drainage, which is especially important if you plan to keep animals confined within your fence. A gate should be installed if your fence is used to keep animals in. When laying out your design, consider how big your gate will be. A wheelbarrow can fit through most gates, which are around 36 inches wide.