Before you order fence material from your trusted fencing source, make sure you have a good understanding of the following:
Measurement
Have an idea of the linear footage you need for your fence project.
Terrain
Understand the slopes, hills, water gaps, soil types and forage so your salesperson can guide you in selecting the best materials for the different terrains.
Purpose
Have knowledge of where animals are to be pastured or restricted. Each purpose requires a different wire type and your salesperson can help you make the proper selection.
Animal type
Understanding what animals, you are keeping in and out is crucial to an effective fence. Keeping your valuable exotics in and hurtful predators out, for example, takes a special design.
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Depending on your response to the above section, your fence material salesperson or fence contractor will recommend something like the following:
- High Vs. Low Tensile Strength
- Carbon content creates tensile strength
- Low tensile strength meets industry standards qualifies for light duty farm and ranch needs
- High tensile wire is industries leader in strength and longevity allowing for lower maintenance cost.
- Metal and wood posts
- Metal posts and braces be your choice when installing fence , strength and lower repair cost will be in your favor
- Wood post may be what you choose, then allow yourself to a little more maintenance cost. Wood post have improved over the years but will need extra care.
- Vertical and Horizontal wire spacing
- Technology has made great improvement in the fence industry. With a touch of a button vertical and horizonal wires can be built into a roll of wire to meet your needs
- Wire Type- Fixed Knot, Hinged, X Knot or Welded
- Fixed knot fence creates strength and long term application
- Hinge joint fence has its place in the industry and qualifies for standard use
- X-knot style is fence product used for a closer, vertical/ horizontal wire space
- Welded wire commonly used for a caged or confinement type application
Knowledge of Supplier and Contractor
When you get ready to buy your fence material make sure the company you use has long term knowledge in the industry and will support your present and future needs. You will want to make sure your fence contractor has the same knowledge and support as well.
Most important in the industry -- service after the sale.