Fence building is an age-old profession that goes back as far as humanity does. With that said, there are many reasons to build a fence, as well as many reasons to choose a specific material with which to construct your fence. For instance, barbed wire fencing is often used to keep livestock in pens. These animals are typically very strong and have the tenacity to get into and out of situations very easily. So, having the right fence and knowing how to attach barbed wire fencing to metal pipe posts is a valuable skill to anyone who keeps livestock.
Understanding the Basics
The first thing to remember is to choose materials that allow you to successfully build a metal barbed wire fence that lasts. T-posts are commonly used by farmers and ranchers in the construction of these fences due to their ease of use. Metal has a quicker installation time and is less stressful than wood. There is also the option of using barbed wire clips rather than nails. This speeds up the process and makes the price for material more manageable.
One thing you might consider is whether you will solely use metal or blend techniques to use wood posts along with metal. For the structural grounding, every corner post and third post will serve as the foundation to the fencing. So, it is essential that they meet the tensile strength needed to hold the fence in place. The only known method of doing this exists with wood posts. So, by having every corner and third to fifth post be wood, you can be sure that your structure will be strong enough to last.
Here is a guide for how to construct a barbed wire fence from start to finish.
- Measure and mark the locations of where your fencing posts will be. This is especially helpful for your corner posts. You can use a driver to drive the stakes into place.
- Drive a post in roughly every five feet. Bracing the corner posts to the secondary posts is also a common practice used in corner posting.
- Steel posts should be placed roughly every 20 feet along the fence line. Also, make it a practice to use string alongside fencing in order to keep as straight as possible.
- Now that your posts are erect, you can unravel the barbed wire. As you do so, make sure to fasten one end to the corner post, pulling it taught from that corner post to the next corner post.
- As you walk along the fence, make it a habit to secure the barbed wire to each post with fence clips. Fasten these clips with pliers as you go.
- When finishing your project, you will want to repeat the barbed wiring at least three more times. Be aware that not securing the wiring properly will compromise the integrity of your fence.
Fencing with barbed wire requires a significant amount of strategy and planning. Having the essential fencing know-how will take you a long way when it comes to using these metals alongside traditional practices. Knowing how to attach barbed wire fencing to metal pipe posts will serve you well in this position.
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