FENCE LINE – DESIGN AND PLANNING
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Define and Prepare Fence Line
• Mark out proposed fence line using stakes and thick/visible
string. Use the attached grid, question list and example to
help layout your fence.
• Flatten fence line as much as possible (take away extreme
rises and fill-in extreme dips)
• Clear vegetation and debris from fence line and mow
• Layout working gates (walk through and test to make
sure placement and size will meet your needs)
Develop Materials List
• Determine number and size of large diameter posts
needed (see Chart
) (corners, end posts, gates, etc.)
• Determine number of fence run posts needed (see Chart
)
• Select design option (see Chart
), OR create your own
design, determine length of fence, number of feet of
chosen material and then number of rolls
• Determine proper number of accessories needed
(buckles, brackets, spoolers, lag screws and washers,
attaching sleeve, donut tensioners, staples and screws)
(see Material List Example attached)
Equipment/Tools Needed
B
B
A
• Post Driver/Auger System*
• Bending Tool (Rail only)
• Payout Box (Rail only)
• Either Extended Handle
Ratchets or Two 1/2
˝
(12mm)
Long Handle Ratchets
• Hammer
• Impact Drill/Socket Set
• Tape Measure
• Marking Pen
• String Line
• Safety Glasses & Gloves
* The use of a Post Driver/Auger System is recommended
for most installations. It is easier, quicker and provides a
better installation than hand digging.
If hand digging, be
sure to measure hole width and depth, using a tape
measure, and use concrete around posts!
TYPE
DIA.
LENGTH
INBEDMENT
Line
4˝- 5˝
(107mm-127mm)
8
’
(2.44m)
7
’
(2.13m)
Min. 2.5
’
(762mm)
Corner
5˝- 6˝
(127mm-152mm)
9-10
’
(2.74m-3.05m)
8
’
(2.44m)
3.5’
±
- 4
’
(1.11m - 1.22m)
End/Gate
7˝- 8˝
(178mm-203mm)
10-12
’
(3.05m-3.66m)
8
’
(2.44m)
4.5’
±
- 5’(1.37m - 1.52m)
Chart
Fence Design Possibilities
Chart
Chart
Lots
Pasture
Range
Light Grazing
Heavy Pressure
Medium Pressure
Average Pressure
Flat
7’(2.13m)
10’(3.05m)
14’(4.27m)
16’(4.88m)
Rolling
6’(1.83m)
9’(2.74m)
12’(3.66m)
14’(4.27m)
Steep
5’(1.52m)
8’(2.44m)
10’(3.05m)
12’(3.66m)
Hottop
®
Rail or
Hotcote
®
Wire
on opposite
side of post
Hotcote
®
Hotcote
®
Hotcote
®
Hotcote
®
Hotcote
®
SOFT
CONCRETE
TERRAIN
NOTE:
Not designed for excessive pressure without electric.
A
B
C
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®
, Hottop
®
, Hottop Plus
®
and Hotcote
®
are registered trademarks of John Wall, Inc. 2015
SIDE ONE - Flat, good ground
Rounded
Corner
45º
Corner
SIDE FOUR - Even slope, good ground
SIDE TWO - Ground is uneven, by woods
SIDE FIVE - Flat by road
SIDE THREE - Deep slope, by woods
START
Electric
Source
Here
Gate 1
FINISH
• •
•
45º
Corner
•
•
•
Gate 2
Wet area
need to cross
•
•
•
•
•
EXAMPLE
FENCE LINE – DESIGN AND PLANNING
SAFETY FIRST: USE SAFETY EYE GLASSES AND GLOVES.
• What are the overall dimensions of
your fence?
- width x length _______x________
• How many sides or sections make up
your fence?
• Number and type of corners in your fence?
45º corner
curved corner
90º corner
• Number of gates
• Number of end posts
• Type of bracing
Safe-T-Brace
®
horizontal bracing
no brace end post
• Indicate Special Needs Areas
wet crossing
perpendicular fence runs
other ____________
EXAMPLE: Fence Line Layout
F
IRST
S
TEP
: General Fence Description
S
ECOND
S
TEP
:
Complete this set of questions for each “side/section” of fence.
SECTION ONE
• Length of section?
• What is the terrain like?
flat
rolling hills
steep hills
• What are your soil conditions?
solid clay
rocky
wet
loose sand
• Rail or Coated Wire
• Electric capable [Y] [N]
• Design of rail and/or coated wire
runs including number of each and
its orientation
• Color of Rail or Coated Wire
• What quantity, length and OD posts
are needed for:
- What post spacing is needed for terraine
and ground type (giving us the number
of line posts required)
- Larger Posts for end, corners and gates
• What type, color, size and quantity of:
- buckles
- brackets
- spoolers/donut tensioners
- Hotcote insulators (line post tube insulators)
• What size and quantity of lag screws
• What color and quantity of Hex Head,
Wide Shoulder, Insulator Screws
• What quantity of staples
Possible Materials Needed
• CCA Pressure Treated Posts
(different OD and lengths)
• Bracing
(pipe or posts)
• Pipe Brackets
• Safe-T-Brace
®
Cables
• Brace Wire
• Concrete
• Staples
• Lag Screws
• Horserail
®
Rolls
• Hottop
®
Rolls
• Hottop Plus
®
Rolls
• Horsecote
®
Rolls
• Hotcote
®
Rolls
• Insulator Screws
• Electric Leadout Wire
• Ground Rods
• Lightning Arrestors
• Proposed Energizer
(min)
• Electric Fence Stickers
• Electric Shut-offs
• Buckles
(attaching & joining)
• Buckles for Coated Wire
(attaching & joining)
• Brackets
• Spoolers
• Donut Tensioners
Optional
• Bending Tool
• Tensioning Tools
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