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Line Posts:
Set line posts using 20' spacing for 12.5 g. wire and 17' spacing for 14 g. wire; or 12'-14' spacing for 2x4 woven wire.
Post spacings should be determined by terrain, turns in fence line, changes in weather conditions and animal pressure. If a
combination of T-posts and wood line bosses are used, the ratio of T-posts to line bosses should not exceed 4 to 1. The line bosses
should be 4" to 5" diameter. If the fence is going to be all wood line posts, 4" to 5" treated posts can be used. T-posts should be
hot-dip galvanized and should not weigh less than 1.33 lbs. per foot.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.
Drive or auger and tamp the End Post.
2.
Pull the Guide Wire to identify location of the Brace Post. Be
sure the Brace Post is installed the Brace Rail's length away.
3.
To establish the location of the cross member, measure
the distance from the bottom of the woven wire to a point
where the angle of the diagonal brace wire will be 30° from
the ground and in between two horizontal wires. This mark
typically falls between the 2
nd
and 3
rd
horizontal wires from the
top. Mark the brace posts.
4.
Drill a
3
/8" by 2½" hole in the End Post and drill a
3
/8" hole
through the Brace Post. Set the 5" Brace Pin in the End Post and
start the 10" pin on the outside of the Brace Post.
5.
Pilot drill the ends of the cross member. Set one end of the
cross member on the 5" pin, then lift the other end to align with
the 10" pin. Drive the 10" pin into the Brace Post, leaving 1"
exposed for the installation of the Brace Wire (see photo).
6.
Drive a barbed staple horizontally part way into the outside of
the end post approximately 3 to 4 inches above the ground.
Hang a loose staple on it against the brace post for the brace
wire to slide against (see photo on page 64).
7.
Guide the Brace Wire under the staple in the End Post, up over
the 10" pin in the Brace Post, back down and under the staple
and over the 10" pin again. This will provide a double wrap for
the Brace Wire. Have the brace wires cross over each other in a
figure-8 pattern under the brace rail.
8.
Install a ratchet type wire strainer on the Brace Wire. Install the
ratchet on the opposite side of the brace that the woven wire
will be on. Tighten the Brace Wire until the Brace Post moves
approximately ¼" away from the soil.
NOTE: Braces must be installed in a fence line, regardless of the length of pull.
Braces should be placed no more than 1,320 ft. apart. Brace width must be a
minimum of 2 times the height of the fence (2.5 times is preferred). Minimize
cutting into treated posts, this exposes untreated wood to the elements.
Framed Spring
Clip Strainer
10'
4'6"
5" Brace Pin
10" Brace Pin
3'6"
Direction of Fence
End Post
Brace Post
4”
Framed Spring
Clip Strainer
16'
5”
8'
5" Brace Pin
10" Brace Pin
4'
Direction of Fence
End Post
Brace Post
4”
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Example of 4'WovenWire Fence Post Spacing
6' - 1.33 lb/ft T-Posts
8 - Class 3 Clips
Line Bosses Driven 8' X 4" Treated Posts
Every wire loose stapled
