Getting
Started - Line Spacing
With
an ElectroBraid™ fence you are building the equivalent of a "boxing
ring". The corner and end posts must be strong enough to withstand
the forces that would be transmitted if a horse were to strike the
fence at speed.
Set
the bottom strand at 18" to 26" above the ground.
Set
the top strand at 48" to 54" above the ground.
Space
the remaining strands equally. For 4 strands, you might space at 18",
30", 42" and 54". For 3 strands, you might space at
24", 36" and 48".
Installing
Corner and End Posts/Braces
ElectroBraid™ is a tension system, which requires proper bracing.
For proper performance, ensure each of the following are soundly and
properly braced:
CORNERS
– Any change in direction greater than 20 degrees should be considered
a corner and properly braced.
ENDS
– You normally have an end post where you terminate or start a fence:
- For
a gateway.
- To
divide an existing paddock into sections (cross fencing).
- To
start or terminate a run (eg. the side of a barn).
IN-LINE
BRACING – Whenever you fence a long, straight run you should
install a brace post every 2400 feet.
Proper
Bracing will increase the effectiveness of your fence and reduce maintenance
caused by post shifting.
Incorrect or insufficient bracing will lead to fence failure and may
be dangerous to your horses. If you are unsure of how to brace
and/or your soil conditions please call us at 03 8727 6244 for assistance.
After
properly clearing the area you intend to fence, install all corner,
end and gate posts. We recommend your posts be at least 5" to
6" in diameter (pressure treated for longevity). How deep to
sink the post depends on the kind of soil and the exposure to frost
in winter.
Posts
should be set a minimum of 3 feet into the soil. In areas where ground
does freeze, posts must be set to extend below the frost line. Failure
to do so may cause your posts to shift, allowing the tension on the
Braid™ to relax. In loose soil conditions such as sand or mud,
consider cementing your posts or driving them deeper.
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