Wire Mesh Fence Post Spacing

Heavy duty posts should be placed at the corners of your fence.

Wire mesh fence post spacing.

Wire spacing is graduated so that spaces at the bottom are smaller to turn smaller animals. A 13 48 3 means that the wire has 13 strands of wire running horizontally it is 48 tall and the upright wire or stays are spaced every three inches. Staple mesh to post and bottom rail when you reach the post pull the mesh taut. For instance high tensile fence can have larger spacing requiring line posts every 15 to 20 feet for field fence styles and as much as 20 30 feet for high tensile barbed and smooth wire.

The top and bottom line wires are heavier to give you more strength where you need it. The mesh pattern creates a spacing that is typically between 1 2 and 4 apart. In between the brace assemblies line posts should be spaced 15 feet apart. While this is a general criteria it doesn t cover all scenarios.

Welded wire fence is actually made by spot welding the intersections of the horizontal and vertical wires. Many wire fences can be stretched out at 15 feet intervals depending on the purpose of the fence. Figure line post spacing at 8 to 10 feet apart. The construction creates a rigid enclosure for a firm barrier.

This is the wires that s been a favorite on farms and ranches for years. When it comes to other fence materials spacing can be anywhere between 6 and 20 feet. Starting at the top staple the mesh to the post every 6 inches with inch or larger staples. Brace assemblies are installed on all wire fence terminal posts to help keep the fence stable.

All vertical wires are 6 apart except sheep fence 949 and 1155 which have 12 spacing. Light duty fence posts have their spade positioned 12 inches above the bottom of the post leaving 1 foot less than the total length available aboveground for attachment. Most fence posts can be spaced 8 to 12 feet apart. On runs where the fence stretches more than 650 feet in a single direction there should be a line post with a brace assembly every 650 feet.

Wood or studded t posts can be used to hang the fence. You should space your posts 8 12 feet apart as a general rule although 10 12 feet apart is sufficient for 5 6 wire barbed fence. When you reach the bottom of the post work your way back along the bottom rail stapling the mesh to it as you go.