Instructions / Assembly

Tips for Installing Welded Wire Fencing
The following are some tips that we have found made installing the fence much easier.
1 Tension
The Achilles’ heel of any wire fence, be it high tensile wire, welded wire, heavy gauge
wire, or chain link is tension. Keeping the correct tension on a fence line keeps it from
sagging or bowing. Some fence types such as high tensile and chain link need more
tension than others. With a welded wire fence you can prevent sagging and bowing by
adding a cap and bottom rail if you are using wood posts. However, if using T-posts a
fence puller is highly recommended. Tightening the tension can also be accomplished
with pliers on a welded wire fence
2 Corner Bracings
Going hand in hand with tension is the bracing on the corners of the fence. Most issues
with tension stem from the corners. If not anchored properly the posts will lean putting
slack into the fence line and causing it to sag. There are a few ways to combat this effect.
One way is to use heavy wooded posts in the corners, wood posts are far more
expensive than simple t-posts and on a small fence on level ground they do not always
seem worth the money, but if used in the corners they make a world of difference.
Typically 3 posts per corner are used so H-bracing can be used. Wooden corner post
should be set in concrete and diagonal bracing wires should be installed running on both
sides to keep the post from leaning.
3 T-Posts
Most welded wire fence is installed using t-posts, but not all t-posts are created equal.
The standard tried and true metal t-posts are the most commonly used, but if you would
like something more attractive than the green metal posts, or are using the fence to
enclose livestock and want to use electric fencing there are better options.
A PVC t-post requires no insulators between the fence and the electric wire. Plastic
Innovations pre drills all their t-posts every three inches making it easy to run the electric
fence along the posts. The pre drilled holes are also perfect for barbed wire, which can
also be electrified. PVC t-posts are also better looking than their green metal
counterparts, wont rust, and come with life time warranties against defects
4 Animals
Pick a fence gauge and size that is right for the animals you wish to contain or keep out
of the fenced area. If fencing livestock or installing a deer fence always install the fence
to the inside of the posts so if the animals rub or hit the fence the nails and clips do not