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CONSIDERATIONS FOR CREATING YOUR FENCE SKETCH:
1.
Measure distances to the nearest 25’, and total
the perimeter to be fenced. A line drawing is
better than an aerial photograph.
2.
Note any slight and/or major changes in
direction. High-tensile fence requires a brace
assembly, tree or substantial post(s) around
which to bend.
3.
Indicate available trees to use at corners,
gateways, or the end of fence instead of
brace assemblies. Note: Wellscroft always
recommends attaching the fence to a board
which is first nailed onto the tree.
4.
Mark where gates are to be located, and what
type, height and width. What is the widest
gate needed for future work on the area? How
frequently is the gate used? For game gates, do
they need a small walk-thru door for people?
Note: Wherever possible, locate gates in corners
to eliminate one brace assembly and ease the
flow of livestock from a pasture.
5.
Does the gate need to be electrified? If two or
more gates exist in the fence, an insulated wire
will need to be buried in PVC pipe under each
gate.
6.
Note dips, hills, and streams that may
necessitate earth anchors, anti-sink measures,
water gaps, or a substantial line post/tree.
7.
Note location and type of the following:
energizer (battery, solar or plug-in), source of
electricity, lightning protection, and energizer
ground field.
8.
With a dotted line, indicate location of semi-
permanent subdivisions and connection points
to outer fences for rotational grazing.
9.
Indicate location of houses, barns, utility
grounds, buried water lines, septic systems,
roads, streams, stonewalls, ledge, steep terrain
and wet lands.
10.
What types of posts are to be used? Pressure
treated, cedar, fiberglass, steel T-posts, pipe,
or something else?What fence posts and/or
fence material do you already have on hand
(telephone poles, locust posts, or trees)?Will
the fence need to follow any regulations to be
installed on a certified organic farm?
11.
What is your soil like? Is there ledge? Is it sandy?
Is it wet? Is it rocky?
12.
Is the fence line cleared, or will you have to
hire someone to clear it? Note: If there are
stonewalls, it is best to build the high-tensile
fence right next to or 15’into the woods side of
it, so livestock can keep the wall clear of brush.
13.
What are your expansion plans for the next five
years? Do you plan to increase the number of
types of animals, the number of acres fenced?
You will initially want to purchase a powerful
enough energizer to run any expanded fence.
14.
Inmulti-animal situations, what kind of fence
will serve all your needs, both now and in the
future?
15.
Due to the snow’s insulating properties, how
will winter affect your need for fence and its
effectiveness? If you are planning an electric
fence system, will the polarity need to be
switched for better exclusion of wildlife or
grounding of livestock?
16.
Be sure to indicate north on the map.
Estimating a High-Tensile
Electric or Woven Wire Fence
T
he staff at Wellscroft Fence Systems will prepare a free estimate of your permanent or semi-permanent fencing
materials*. We invite you to visit our farm so we can show you the different types of installation available and
help you to design your fence. If you are unable to visit us, e-mail, fax or mail us a map of the area to be fenced. It
can be a rough drawing but should include the information outlined below.
NOTE:
Good fences take time and planning. We receive many estimate requests
each day so we appreciate your patience while we devote time to each one. To
ensure our availability, please schedule an appointment if you wish to meet
with us to review your sketch. Initial estimate is free of charge.
SAMPLE OF A CUSTOMER SKETCH
*Installation is not included in our fence estimates. Wellscroft does not offer installation
services, but you can give us a call and we’ll be happy to give you recommendations.
