Barbed wire installation

Cut barbed wire to length and fasten wire as done at the beginning. The first wire should be adjusted to obtain a straight line along the fence line with light tension by picking wire up to a height of 4' to 6' then dropping wire. This process should be repeated until straight line from beginning to end is achieved. This process will allow wire to fall creating a straight line for the fence to follow.

Using the first wire as a straight line, install line posts wood or steel at 15' to 20' apart, adjusting distance as necessary. High- pressure fences like feed lots will need heavier posts, closer together. When installing line posts make sure that any post that will have strain vertical or horizontal on it is stout and secure enough to take the strain.

Repeat necessary process for additional wires. Write Us a Message. At Bekaert, we take pride in our extensive technical and installation know-how - after all, that's what makes us thefencepros!

Here are some barbed wire installation tips and tricks to help your fencing project go smoothly, but don't forget you always have the option to download and print off our installation guides for future use. In our knowledge library, we also offer tips from our staff of fencing pros and step-by-step videos of fencing installations by type of fence type.

Scroll to the bottom to watch our barbed wire installation video. Barbed Wire Installation Video. Make sure you are equipped with protective eye wear, gloves, boots, and clothing that prevents serious lacerations. Work with a partner to make the job safer and easier.

Sketch out your fence project first. Clear the planned fence line so you have an unobstructed work area. Build a good brace! Your brace is the hardest working part of your fence, and it's also the place where many failures begin. Download thefencepros Brace Specs guide for installing the perfect fence brace.