How To Build A Three Rail Fence With Wire

There are three basic types of post and rail fences distinguished by the shape and design of their posts.

How to build a three rail fence with wire.

Unroll the fencing to the next post pulling it taut as you go and fasten in the same way to the next post. Cut a long length of heavy gauge wire wrap it around the wire fence and a wooden rail or post and twist the wire s ends to. Closer view of the wire fencing. This video is about me installing a split rail fence.

The fence and the way you install it depends on whether the posts are square round or pre mortised pre cut with a hole to receive a joint. Wire ties work well if you want the ties to blend with the wire fence. You ll use this mark to make sure you set each post the correct depth by aligning it with the string you ve set 12 inches 30 5 cm off the ground. Clearly mark each post 36 inches 91 4 cm up from the bottom.

Start fastening at a corner post using galvanized crown staples about every 12 along each post making sure to fasten into the rail as well.