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Starting Your Fence Project

Q. I’m starting a fencing project. Do you have any pointers on how to install fencing?

A. There are several basic fence-building tips that can help increase your fencing project’s chances of success. These tips include planning for installation, tips for post spacing and bracing, and important safety information. Check out our video tutorial to learn some fencing basics. 



Since you’re in the planning stages, you might also be interested in researching our top 4 tips for buying fence, determining the best kind of coating for your fence, and learning the right techniques for important fencing skills like tying fence knots and driving fence staples. You can find some great planning tips on our Fence 101 page.
 

4 Fence Tips

There are a lot of fencing products available. How do I know which one to buy for my needs?

Coatings

I’ve seen coating information during my fencing research about fence coatings. Do I need to get a coated fence, and what are the differences between the coatings?

Fence 101

I know I need a fence, but I’m not sure how to even begin, let alone determine costs and select products. Is there a “Fencing 101” or “Fencing for Dummies” tutorial that can help? 

Fence Openings

I heard many of your woven wire fences feature gradual vertical spacing openings. How do I know what those openings are? 

Fence Knots

What are the differences between the types of knots on a fence, and which one is the right kind for my fencing project?

Fence Stapling

I’ve got wooden posts and need to staple my fencing wire to them. What’s the best way to do this so I don’t harm the fence?

Fence Tensioning

I’ve decided on a high tensile fixed knot fence for my project, and I know I need to tension it. What are the best practices for doing this safely and effectively?

Using Gripples

I recently purchased your 47" Gaucho Field Fence. What are the metal components that are pre-installed on each line of the fence? How do I use them? 

Fence Tie Off

What is the best way to tie off my high tensile fencing at the braces?

High Tensile versus Low Carbon Wire

What’s the difference between “high tensile” and “low carbon” fence? Is one a better choice than the other for my fencing project?

Pipe Bracing

My fencing project is just getting started, and I’m using some pipes create an H-brace for my corners. What do I need to know about bracing with pipe?

Post Spacing

I’ve chosen my fencing and bracing, but what’s the right space to maintain between my posts to make sure my fence stays upright and tensioned?

Starting a Fence Project

I’m starting a fencing project. Do you have any pointers on how to install fencing?

Stripping a Knot

I’m ready to tie off my high tensile wire to the braces, but I’m out of loose wire. How do I strip knots off the wire ends so I have more loose wire to tie off?

Wood Posts for Bracing

I’ve got some thick wooden posts available, and I’d like to use them as corner posts for a fencing project I’m considering. Are wood posts a good choice for bracing a fence?