Steps to brace a fence corner post
Build a brace post that will turn your fence into an investment
Although no two fence installations are the same, they all virtually consist of the same elements and steps.
Brace posts are part of a fence system, and their job is to keep the fence vertical.
Braces are designed to anchor a high tensile fence and support its weight.
Anytime a fence changes direction, starts or stops, corner braces are required.
Components
Braces always have an end post, on which the fence wire is attached.
Opposite the end post is the brace post, which is designed to increase the amount of surface area of post that is in contact with the soil.
Cross Members are a type of horizontal post that connects end and brace posts to allow them to distribute the force of the fence.
A brace uses a brace wire to transfer force between the posts of the brace. Without this component, the fence posts would lean in the direction of the pull of the fence.
The ideal width of the brace should be 2 1/2 times the height of the fence.
Step by step
Previous to the installation, you should have a plan laid out, and should have a general idea of the fence you will require. You can use our Calculator for an estimate.
Start by placing your end post – remember that these mark the beginning and end of a straight run of your fence. Wood posts in firm soils should be driven into the soil at a depth anywhere from 3 1/2″ to 5 1/2″, depending on soil and fence height.
Next, run a guide wire from end to end. This guide can be either temporary or permanent.
Your next step will be to set and install all the line posts (vertical posts that are within the run of your guide wire) and brace posts. The spacing of your brace posts should be 2 1/2 times the height of your fence.
Follow these steps by setting and installing the cross members. Measure and cut the cross members so they fit between the tops of the end posts and brace posts. Install with brace pins.
Next, install the brace wire and the inline strainer.
With these steps, you should have a braced corner post, that will hold your fence vertical, and will require almost no maintenance.
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