Fences - Building a Barbed Wire Fence
About Building a Barbed Wire Fence
Introduction
| Choosing the right style and material of fencing for a residential, commercial or rural property can be a difficult task, as there is a wide range of fencing materials which all offer great looks, practicality and durability. Building a barbed wire fence is a great option as it is easily installed, lasts for years and creates security and privacy for all types of properties. |
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Barbed wire fencing is a type of fence which is constructed with fence posts, wire and fixing devices such as staples. It is very cheap and low budget fencing and it is mainly used on rural properties to keep animals contained. It is also used nowadays on residential and commercial properties for security as those who wish to jump or enter a property with a barbed wire fence may get injured. |
Installing and Building Barbed Wire Fence
Building a barbed wire fence from scratch is very simple. The materials needed are; brace posts, wire, corner posts, tools, protective clothing, footwear and gloves. Cement may be needed to hold the posts. The first step to building barbed wire fences is to decide on the type of wire design you will need to suit your property as there are several different methods which include:
- Hand Knotting
- Wire Wrap
- Crimp Sleeves
- Wire Vice
Once a style is chosen then the site should be marked out where the fence posts will need to be installed. It is important to remember that a barbed wire fence is very heavy and needs great supportive posts. Posts can be made out of a variety of different materials it is up to the fence builder or property owner to choose the right one. Here is a list of common fence post suited to support barbed wire fencing includes:
| To install the fence posts a hole needs to be dug at least 10 to 20 inches deep. The fence post should be positioned in each hole and for extra support the hole should be filled with a cement mixture and left to dry. Fence posts should be installed at around 8 feet apart or less depending on how long, large or small the fence is. The height of the fence post required will be determined by the height of the fence being constructed. Once the fence post have been installed then it is time to begin building and installing the wiring for the fence. |
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This can be a tricky task if you are unsure of this sort of construction and a professional fencing construction team may be a good option. All wire firstly should be wrapped around the posts. Some wire fence designs will require holes to be drilled through the posts and installed this way. The wire needs to have good tension qualities especially when building barbed wire fences for rural properties to contain animals. Wire cutters and tools will be needed to install the wiring in the proffered style. |
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