06-12-2006, 11:23 AM
Robin,
I've had to fence in a couple of acres around our home and found that the fence guys packed base coarse around the posts. This allows moisture to drain through and prevent rot (in cases of wood posts). That's obviously not an issue with metal posts but it's an interesting consideration, i.e., using base course to secure the posts vs more expensive concrete.
Tips:
Material:
It looks like you're utilizing 't-posts'. I strongly recommend using the galvanized variety. They will last much longer.
Invest in good fabric too.
Aesthetics:
If you want them to 'disappear' paint them with black paint before installing the fence fabric.
Construction:
In order to stretch the fabric tight, you'll need strong corners. H-braces are ideal for this. Wood posts are generally used in these parts although some use galvanized pipes. The latter requires some welding.
Sourcing:
We purchase our fence material at Miranda's (Hilo). They've got it all for farm fencing projects.
We will be fencing a 1.5 acre project in HPP in a few weeks. I'll let you know if I learn anything new.
Noel
I've had to fence in a couple of acres around our home and found that the fence guys packed base coarse around the posts. This allows moisture to drain through and prevent rot (in cases of wood posts). That's obviously not an issue with metal posts but it's an interesting consideration, i.e., using base course to secure the posts vs more expensive concrete.
Tips:
Material:
It looks like you're utilizing 't-posts'. I strongly recommend using the galvanized variety. They will last much longer.
Invest in good fabric too.
Aesthetics:
If you want them to 'disappear' paint them with black paint before installing the fence fabric.
Construction:
In order to stretch the fabric tight, you'll need strong corners. H-braces are ideal for this. Wood posts are generally used in these parts although some use galvanized pipes. The latter requires some welding.
Sourcing:
We purchase our fence material at Miranda's (Hilo). They've got it all for farm fencing projects.
We will be fencing a 1.5 acre project in HPP in a few weeks. I'll let you know if I learn anything new.
Noel