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Fencing

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Fencing

Fencing waterways

We live on the Wairua River in Whangarei. Kate lives in Helena Bay.

Crossing a fence without a gate

Climbing fences is a bad habit - it damages or weakens them a little bit every time and will eventually compromise the integrity of the fenceline.

I could have sworn there were six in the paddock this morning...

Running a few head of livestock is one of the reasons we choose to live on a lifestyle block.

Wire spacing on fences

"I'm about to build a 7-wire fence and don't know what the spacing between the wires should be".

Fence Repair & Maintenance

Fences don't last forever, at some point they'll need fixing or replacing.

Joining Wire - Crimps, Knots & Inline Strainers:

At some point on your lifestyle block, you'll need to join 2 wires together on a fence line.

Gates

If you've got fences, you'll need gates.

Basic yards for handling up to 5 cattle or 30 sheep

This set of plans is for a simple set of yards, suitable for the average small lifestyle block.

Yard Basics

If you are going to have livestock on your lifestyle block - you'll need pens or stockyards.

Digging holes - options, tools, tips and tricks

If you're building a fence the old-fashioned way, you'll need to dig holes.

Standard Fencing Measures

This article contains all the standard fencing measures you're ever likely to need.

Fencing - some basic advice:

Most lifestyle properties will need fencing. If you're keeping livestock, you'll need fences to keep them in.

So you want to build a fence? What kind?

When fencing, various materials and methods can be combined to provide a suitable fence for any situation.

Tools and Materials

There are some basic tools that are necessary to build strong, secure, reliable fences.

Strainer assemblies

Strainer posts are used at the beginning and end of the fence.

Advantages of Power fencing

It is low cost compared to conventional fencing.

Why you need a fence

To comply with the law you need a permanent boundary fence as defined under Fencing Law.

Fencing Glossary

De-mystifying the language of fencing