What height is stock fencing?
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What height is stock fencing?
The point end of the strut should be housed approximately 7.5-10cm deep into the straining post at a height of 75cm above ground level. The bottom end should be dug into the ground and rest tight on a half stake driven into the ground or a large stone well bedded below ground level.
How is stock fencing measured?
To identify the stock fence design they are all given a “Style Code” such as C8/80/15. The number after the letter(s) denotes how many horizontal wires are in the fence. The middle numbers are the fence height in centimeters. The last number is the distance between the vertical wires.
What are the different types of stock fencing?
Stock Fencing Comparison Chart:
| Type | Features |
|---|---|
| C8/80/30 | 80cm high with 8 horizontal wires and 30cm between vertical stay wires. 2.5mm top and bottom wires, 2mm middle wires. |
| C10/120/15 | 1.2m high with 10 horizontal wires and 15cm between vertical stay wires. 2.5mm top and bottom wires, 2mm middle wires. |
How many staples should a stock fence have?
Multiply the number of posts you need by the number of staples required per post based on your fence type. Double staple the supports. In our plain vanilla example above, 660 x 5 (staples per post) = 3,300 + 50 (two at the supports) = 3,350 staples per mile.
What gauge wire are cattle panels?
4 gauge wire
OK Brand cattle panels are constructed of heavy-duty 4 gauge wire. This livestock fencing is perfect for constructing pens for cows, goats, pigs, sheep and horses. The 4 gauge galvanized wire is welded with 8 inch vertical spacing.
What does C8 80 15 mean?
C8/80/15 means the wire has 8 horizontal wires and is 80cm high with 15cm between vertical stay wires.
What does HT8 80 15 mean?
high tensile stock fence
HT8/80/15 is the most widely used specification of high tensile stock fence. Tornado HT Stock Fence is manufactured with high tensile wire which strains tighter than mild steel and so requires fewer intermediate posts, making it quicker to erect.
Should I use concrete for fence posts?
Concrete provides a strong foundation for wooden fence posts, but can rot them more quickly. Setting them in dirt, with or without gravel or crushed rock depending on your soil type, can help the posts last longer before going rotten. You can also use metal fence post anchors to prolong their life.
How far apart should fence strainers be?
Work out the exact line of the fence and the positions of the straining posts. These are usually determined by the lie of the land (a post at every change of direction or major change of gradient), but straining posts can be up to 110m apart, although 50m is preferable.
How far apart should strainer posts be?
3 metres between posts should be enough to keep your cattle in on hilly ground. Any topography changes should be taken care of by a strainer post.
