How to Space Poles for Wire Fencing
A properly installed wire fence keeps unwanted visitors out of a yard or garden. Wire fencing, unlike its traditional wooden counterpart, is a fairly firm barrier to protect a space from wild animals or uninvited people. Woven fence is often used to keep out the smallest of creatures including rabbits, squirrels and domestic cats. To be effective, wire fencing requires fewer poles than wooden fences. Smaller spaces are often better served by chicken wire or wood fencing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Gate measurements and specifications
- Measuring tape
- Wood markers
- Rubber mallet
Instructions
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Decide the placement for all gates to be included in the fence. Measure the gate's width, including clasps and closures, to determine the needed space.
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Measure and mark the space for the gates. Place wooden markers in the measured spots and pound them into the ground with the rubber mallet.
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Place wooden markers in the ground at the corners of the intended area.
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Measure the distance (in feet) between the right gate marker and the first corner to the right. Divide the distance by 20. This is the number of poles needed between the two spots. Repeat the action for the left marker--from the gate to the nearest corner to the left and between the corner markers where no gate is present.
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Begin measuring from the right gate post, marking out the shortest distance needed. For example, if the measurement from the right gate post marker to the corner is 85, measure 5 feet from the gate post and place a marker.
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Measure 20 feet from the first placed marker close to the gate and mark the spot. Repeat this action to the corner post. Continue marking in this manner, from post to post, completely around the intended area.
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Tips & Warnings
For smaller areas, use a measurement of 6 feet between each post, using the idea of dividing the leftover space first.
References
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