Installing Wire Fence To T Posts

A wire fence may not be a thing of beauty but it isn t meant to be.

Installing wire fence to t posts.

A sturdier version uses regular wood posts set in holes. For a solid fence line you will need to have wooden fence posts wherever there are corners and for bracing at the corners. This guide walks you through how to build the wood version. Installing t posts to support wire fencing is relatively low cost and they are easy to install.

Even novices can put up a quality fence using t posts and professionals will find t post fencing a breeze to work with. When it comes to fast installation however a wire fence is perfect for the job. A t post fence is quick and easy to install. This fence took a few people about three hours to build allowing us to free two dogs who lived on.

Woven wire fencing is the most common material to use in conjunction with t posts. Except for the corners the posts are simple straight rods that even have a special tool designed to drive them into the ground. In this video i show you how i install a wire fence in our garden or orchard. For details on installing wooden fence posts see how to set fence posts in gravel and concrete.

The majority of work in putting up a t post fence is actually the installation of the wooden corner and end posts. The quickest are made with metal posts driven into the ground. Once complete your t post wires can be retightened every year or so to keep the fence stable and effective.