Agricultural Wire Fencing

The principle of non-electric wire fences is to create a pysical barrier that livestock is unable to penetrate. Inorder to do they need to be supported mainly by tension, being stretched between H style bracing at ends, corners, and at set intervals stretches (400m maximum for barbwire). Between these braced posts are additional smaller wooden or metal T posts which keep the wires spaced and upright, spacing depending on the style of fencing used. Droppers (fence stays) can also be incerted between line posts to create an even stronger pysical barrier.

Traditionally, wire fencing material is made of galvanized mild steel, but galvanized high-tensile steel is now also used in many places. To prevent sagging of the fence, which raises the risk of entanglement or escape, the wire is tensioned as much as the material will safely allow during construction.

Our wire fences are typically run on wooden posts. When access is limited steel T-posts are used. Non-electrified wire is attached to wooden posts using 2 inch barbed fencing staples. Non-electrified wire is wired on to T-posts using aluminum or galvanized wire clips.

Other than in a truly desert climate, use of rot-resistant wooden posts or steel posts is advised. Here in Western Canada, wood with natural rot resistance, such ascedar can be used but is expensive and at times in short supply. Chemically pressure treatedCCA (chromated copper arsenate) pine posts and rails are our most common used.

Wire Fence Styles 

Barb Wire