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How to get the best fence post support
Posts are an essential part of your fence installation project. After all, they support and distribute the weight of your wire fence.
Unstable fence posts can lead to wobbly fences that, in time, can lean or even fall.
Not only does this compromise the fence as a whole, but also the security and integrity of livestock and other animals.
What causes fence stability issues?
It’s important to understand common causes for instability for posts.
Some of them include:
- Leaning posts due to improper installation
- Rotting fence posts
- Frost heave during winter or in cold climates
- Loose soil or ground, leading to wobbly post
What can you do?
Ensuring the longevity of your fence and posts is crucial for keeping secure enclosures and for protecting valuable animals.
Invest in a hole digging machine
A post hole digger delivers consistent results, resulting in consistent posts, maximizing the performance of each post.
Typically, about one third of the post needs to be buried underground, but this can vary depending on the project and soil conditions. In some cases, up to half of the post needs to be below ground level.
Add concrete!
Pouring concrete to a fence post hole enhances the stability of the post; this is particularly effective for tall fences.
Don’t stop inspecting
Inspecting your fence regularly is crucial for its performance.
Broken, leaning, rotten or wobbly posts are easier to fix than a whole fence. It is exactly because of this that you should schedule regular inspections to your fence.
STAY-TUFF has the solutions you need
Whether you’re installing a garden fence, residential or commercial fence, STAY-TUFF is the partner you’re looking for.
STAY-TUFF accessories and tools complete your installation, providing you with the results you need for a successful project.
For the stability of your fence and posts, consider our solutions:
- Affixing Drill Chuck – Allows you to tie clips around posts easily
- Clips – A small but powerful way to attach wire to a fence post
- Staples – Ideal to affix wire to wood posts
Combined with a STAY-TUFF fence and properly installed posts, you have a truly remarkable project in your hands! Learn about our products here.
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We carry the products that will give you the confidence to install a fence that will last for generations. The features on our fence wire rolls and accessories make them long-lasting, durable and secure.
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