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Putting up wire fencing using existing concrete posts
We've been asked to look at a job involving putting up some sort of wire fencing (but not anything too bendy as the clients have dogs) around a garden that already has existing concrete posting in that has a hole at the top. Are there any suggestions as to the best way to tackle this?
We were looking at stock fencing which has gaps of around 1.5cm and then using wire to tie in the fencing. They don't want to spend a lot as it's a rented property otherwise we would have been suggested a proper fence job.
Any advice would be much appreciated, especially with regards the fixings.
Many thanks
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Permalink Reply by Marcia Francis on
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Morning, you could use weldmesh or stock fencing, but you have mentioned that the existing post only has a hole at the top, which wont be much good, as depending on the height they would at least need line wire to the top and bottom of the post and then ring clip the weldmesh/stock fence to the line wire.
Nor recommended, but you can just loop a piece of wire through the holes and tie onto mesh, but it may not hold if dogs are jumping up at it. (But it would work.)
If you need any further details please do not hesitate to contact me.
Alternatively, you can view all our stock fencing, products and fixings via www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk
Kind regards
Marcia
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by MicB on -
Many thanks for getting back to me. I would normally want to be tensioning the fencing and doing it all the correct way but the clients are only on a short term lease and their dog doesn't jump so there's no worries on pushing against the fencing. They really want to keep the costs down and the garden is nearly 200'
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Your more than welcome! If its to keep the costs down then I would suggest the wire through the hole and tie to mesh - If you need me to quote on anything, just let me know at least you can give them two options
Speak soon
Marcia
MicB said:Many thanks for getting back to me. I would normally want to be tensioning the fencing and doing it all the correct way but the clients are only on a short term lease and their dog doesn't jump so there's no worries on pushing against the fencing. They really want to keep the costs down and the garden is nearly 200'
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by MicB on -
Many thanks - just a quick question. I've seen chain link fencing which is a green coated diamond pattern and it comes with a roll of wire. Does this wire have to be threaded through along the top or can it just be used to tie in the fencing to the posts? Sorry if that's a stupid question but I'm more au fait with wooden fencing!
Thank you for all your advice
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Hi - Yes it does have to be threaded through the post holes and ideally tensioned at the ends/corner and then the chainlink is ring clipped to the wire.
Just tying the chainlink direct to the posts is not ideal, as it will drop as there is nothing to hold it up in the centre.
Hope that made sense ;-)
Regards
Marcia
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by MicB on -
Many thanks for all your help - I now understand. I really appreciate your help.
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Anytime ;-) and glad I could assist!
Speak to you soon
Marcia
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Stephen @ SJS on -
You could also use ty wraps to fix to posts make sure they are long enough to go round post though !
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by MicB on -
Many thanks - I was thinking about the tension. I will definitely look into straining. I really appreciate your input
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