The quickest are made with metal posts driven into the ground.
Building a welded wire fence with t posts.
My start point is usually a gate.
Using t posts eliminates the need for digging allowing rapid placement.
I use t post clips to connect the fence to the corner.
It is less expensive than putting in a chain link fence or a block wall and has the benefit of being less noticeable from the street than chain link.
1 dig a hole 8 inches in diameter for each corner post as well as the end posts where the fence will terminate.
A sturdier version uses regular wood posts set in holes.
Installing t posts to support wire fencing is relatively low cost and they are easy to install.
Mesh fencing is a cheap and fast way to help chained dogs.
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.
The standard tried and true metal t posts are the most commonly used but if you would like something more attractive than the green metal posts or are using the fence to enclose livestock and want to use electric fencing there are better options.
This fence took a few people about three hours to build allowing us to free two dogs who lived on.
Proper installation techniques including using good post setting and securely attaching correctly oriented wire to the t posts will help ensure that the fence will last for a long time and present few maintenance concerns.
Except for the corners the posts are simple straight rods that even have a special tool designed to drive them into the ground.
Make sure you understand every step in the process of building your fence as well as what you will need to do so before you begin.
A wire fence may not be a thing of beauty but it isn t meant to be.
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.
Woven wire fencing is the most common material to use in conjunction with t posts.
For details on installing wooden fence posts see how to set fence posts in gravel and concrete.
Most welded wire fence is installed using t posts but not all t posts are created equal.
Building a welded wire fence is a relatively quick and easy way to keep both the dogs and the kids in the yard.
First i anchor my fence bending the fence wire around the t post where i m starting.
Then i clip the fence to the t posts in between the start point and the corner this tightens the fence up a bit.
