Rural Metal Fencing

There are, as always in life, many competing issues when deciding on what kind of rural fence you should install. If you have livestock then most likely the most important consideration for you is: Functionality.

The fence has to to be fit for purpose and some common functions are:

The pattern here is that you usually want to keep animals in or out or sometimes both like with chickens or might define where your boundary is to make it clear where private property starts.

  • keep my cattle from leaving my paddock
  • stop my dogs from leaving my yard
  • contain my goats or sheep
  • prevent predators from eating my chickens
  • stop foxes getting to my lambs and so on

Once you’re clear on functionality then it’s time to consider the kind of terrain you have, your budget and what the fence should look like. If you want to fence in difficult or rough terrain, please read this page here for more information.

If the function of the fence is to contain livestock in a rural setting then one of the best value for money fences that will last a life time is a all metal fence because:

  • metal fences will last well in any kind of soil
  • timber posts are getting more expensive and are more difficult to get, making metal alternatives now very competitive
  • if your hire an efficient fencer who knows metal fencing and has the right tools than this will reduce the amount of labour required for installation
  • can be installed in most terrains since no large equipment is required (however for some installations fence lines might need to be cleared with heavy equipment first)
  • adjustable end assemblies allow for future fence maintenance and increase fence longevity
  • a large 100NB metal pipe strainer is as strong as a 12-14″ timber strainer but is also totally pest and fire resistant
  • generally stronger end assemblies (achieved by depth of strainer x stay function) than timber strainers with fixed stays

If you look around paddocks you’ll often see end assemblies that have failed or it’s clear that they’ll soon fail. How can this be avoided?

You need to ensure that only good components are used:

  • all posts most be galvanished
  • post length is crucial and needs to match the terrain eg sandy soils need longer posts
  • adjustable end assemblies
  • long life wire and prefabricated fencing
  • you need to be able to re-strain wires as needed
  • and installed properly.

Most fences look great just after installation but consider the next flood, storm, bush fire or drought and the effects they have on the soil and therefore on your fence and it becomes clear that only good components and an adjustable fence will survive in the long run.

So, bottom line is that a all metal fence that has been installed using good components in a professional manner will be great value for money and you should not have to redo this fence during your life time.

Time to take the first step to get your new fence, fill in the form below and I’ll contact you to meet onsite to discuss your fencing needs, measure up and provide you with a firm quote for your project.