Are you running a small farm and need to protect your animals or just want some extra security? Installing barbed wire fences is a great option. It is a budget option for additional protection, and proper installation is easy.
In general, installing barbed wires is pretty straightforward. The steps are as follows:
- Unroll the bard wire to prepare it and place line poles 7 to 10 feet apart.
- Mark the fence posts and secure the first one with barbed wire.
- Attach your radisseurs and tighten the wires. To attach the wire, staple them after positioning well.
- Repeat the barbed wire fence installation procedure for the remaining wires.
To get into the details of how to install barbed wire fences were going to cover the steps in more detail below.
Things You Need
- Hammer
- Wrench
- Protective Gloves
- Wire Cutter
- Barbed Wire
- Staples
- Radisseurs
Make sure you wear safety glasses, heavy-duty gloves, footwear, and gear that will protect you from significant lacerations. To make the task safer and more accessible, team up with a friend:
Step 1: Select the Appropriate Locations
When getting started first draw a plan for post-placement and then measured the location of the barbed wire fence posts on your property lot.
Make suitable post spacing selections. The spacing between two pillars should be between 7 and 10 feet on average. If necessary, you may add more brace wire fence posts, but you must refrain from using too many.
Step 2: Barbed Wire Fence Posts Spacing
1/3 – 1/2″ of the height of the post should be below floor level. Before knotting the woven wire, ensure the posts are firmly cemented or hammered into the ground.
You may use both wooden and metal posts, although the instructions we cover below use wooden ones.
Step 3: Mark the Posts
Make a mark on the posts where each string of wire should go. To make your task easier, mark the intermediate posts at the same level as the corners and starting posts.
Step 4: Secure the First Post with a Barbed Wire
Attach the first layer of barbed wire to the starter post at a suitable height; make sure to start from the bottom.
To keep the tension, loop the wire around the post, pull it back, then wrap it around 4-5 times. Begin unrolling the barbed wire slowly until you reach the corner or end post.
Step 5: Attach the Radisseur to the Post
When you reach the first corner or end post, attach the radisseur to the post with a piece of wire at the same height as the first line of barbed wire fencing.
Remove the initial line of barbed wire from the area where the post is located, leaving a 10-centimeter extension. Connect the loose end to the radisseur by winding it through the pinhole in the center.
Step 6: Barbed Wire Tightening
Tighten the barbed wire with a wrench by turning the nut on the radisseur clockwise; use only one hand when bending it.
Step 7: Staple the Wire
After attaching the first strand of barbed wire to the end posts, staple it to each middle post one by one.
Work your way down, beginning at the top, maintaining a consistent height at each post. Staple the wire to the posts as tightly as possible, but leave some space for motion.
Step 8: Repeat the Process
Repeat the barbed wire fence installation steps above to add more barbed wire lines. Make sure the wire is kept firm at all times.
Tips & Recommendations
- Double-check your measurements and ensure that each post is at the proper distance and angle. It will be tough to move the poles once the brace wire fence has been built.
- Choose the positions based on the macro climate. Steel pillars are ideal for usage in extreme weather and high humidity since they are incredibly sturdy and secure. Although they are more expensive, they offer exceptional value for money. Although wooden posts are composed of hardwood and bathed in special preservation chemicals, they are not as durable as metal. (1, 2)
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References
(1) preservation chemicals – https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/
edible-innovations/food-preservation8.htm
(2) durable as metal – https://www.visualcapitalist.com/prove-your-metal-top-10-strongest-metals-on-earth/
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