Wire Mesh Fence Post Spacing

Brace assemblies are installed on all wire fence terminal posts to help keep the fence stable.

Wire mesh fence post spacing.

The mesh pattern creates a spacing that is typically between 1 2 and 4 apart. Welded wire fence is actually made by spot welding the intersections of the horizontal and vertical wires. When you reach the bottom of the post work your way back along the bottom rail stapling the mesh to it as you go. This is the wires that s been a favorite on farms and ranches for years.

All vertical wires are 6 apart except sheep fence 949 and 1155 which have 12 spacing. Many wire fences can be stretched out at 15 feet intervals depending on the purpose of the fence. The top and bottom line wires are heavier to give you more strength where you need it. For example 12 foot post spacing with the 13 48 3 and the 2 x4 non climb makes excellent choices for horse fence.

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. Position each post with the anchor plate at the bottom and perpendicular to the fence line. When it comes to other fence materials spacing can be anywhere between 6 and 20 feet. Figure line post spacing at 8 to 10 feet apart.

Staple mesh to post and bottom rail when you reach the post pull the mesh taut. 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. 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. Wire spacing is graduated so that spaces at the bottom are smaller to turn smaller animals.

Wood or studded t posts can be used to hang the fence. While this is a general criteria it doesn t cover all scenarios. 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. Post spacing varies on the size of the wire s grid.

In between the brace assemblies line posts should be spaced 15 feet apart. Heavy duty posts should be placed at the corners of your fence. The construction creates a rigid enclosure for a firm barrier.