Install Wire Fence T Posts

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Install wire fence t posts.

A wire fence may not be a thing of beauty but it isn t meant to be. Except for the corners the posts are simple straight rods that even have a special tool designed to drive them into the ground. For details on installing wooden fence posts see how to set fence posts in gravel and concrete. Once complete your t post wires can be retightened every year or so to keep the fence stable and effective.

For a solid fence line you will need to have wooden fence posts wherever there are corners and for bracing at the corners. Set up the fence line. The quickest are made with metal posts driven into the ground. I also show you how to use needlenose pliers to install.

A sturdier version uses regular wood posts set in holes. This guide walks you through how to build the wood version. Once you have the panels or posts set in the ground unroll enough wire mesh to reach to the next post and stretch over any rails. Even novices can put up a quality fence using t posts and professionals will find t post fencing a breeze to work with.

A t post fence is quick and easy to install. Wire mesh can be attached to the t posts in the same way as wire strands or installed at a later date and attached directly to the wire strands and the wooden posts. Installing t posts to support wire fencing is relatively low cost and they are easy to install. If you are using chicken wire you can use a staple gun to attach it firmly to the posts and rails.

Use a measuring wheel to ensure you have the posts where they need to be before you install. Woven wire fencing is the most common material to use in conjunction with t posts.