1 x 100mm x 100mm (4" x 4") Fence Post Extender

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You can mix your concrete fresh but it’s easier to use a bespoke concrete mix such as Post mix which we sell. Gate handles: These are used to provide a safe and easy way to open and close electric fence gates.

Concrete posts ensure you have a good strong fence, but they do need a fair bit of work to put up and they are quite heavy. If you’re setting wooden or concrete posts in concrete you’ll need 8ft (2.4m) posts for a 6ft (1.828m) fence – i.e. your posts are 2ft (0.6m) longer than the fence height. Joining 4x4s for horizontal use instead of vertical use is done in a similar way. The orientation of the cuts should maximize lateral strength while preventing the retention of penetrating moisture. The stresses applied to the skid will also affect the type and orientation of the connection. A pull force versus a downward force affects the joint differently. Post to Beam Connection We would recommend installing gravel boards when building a sloped fence. This will prevent unsightly gaps at the bottom of the panels. Electric Fence Tensioners: These are used to tighten and adjust the tension of the electric fence wire.The best way to join two 4x4s to extend a post is with a half-lap. The simple cuts make it ideal for a beginner or pro to make, and it’s easier to do in limited space. Adding glue, plates, and bolts increases the lateral and twist resistance to form a very strong connection. Follow steps one to four in our ‘how to build a fence’ section to install your fence posts. Ensure you install posts in each corner of your fence as well as brace posts (to keep your corner posts stable) about eight feet from each corner. Separate the joint, apply the compound evenly, and then reseat the two pieces using several through bolts to hold the alignment. As the bolts are tightened, the viscosity of the glue makes the pieces want to slide out of alignment, making clamping difficult.

Now you are properly prepared, let’s dive into how to build a fence, step-by-step. Just follow the below instructions:

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Next, use tension bands to give support to your tension bar. Install a brace band onto each of your posts, using two for your corner posts. Stepping involves constructing the fence so it has multiple steps down to match your sloped garden. To connect the Simpson Strong-Tie (SST) or other pre-drilled plates to the 4x4s, align and level the posts with the plates and clamp everything tightly together. Some plates have a mid-line set of holes that can align with the joint and still have enough holes for screws. Off-set opposing plates by 1/2 the distance between rows of holes, that will make it easier to fasten them. Use appropriate fasteners like SST #9 x 2-1/2” structural-connector screws to attach the plates to the posts. It may be a good idea to paint or seal your boards before installation, but this can also be done after.

Add one more fence post to the number of panels needed so you have enough posts to support both ends of the fence. Terminal connectors: These are used to connect the electric fence wire to the electric fence energiser. A tapered scarf or scarph joint is a diagonal joint cut on a 1:8 to 1:12 slope and is as old as the half lap joint. It is commonly found in beams, skids or other horizontal members joined together with wooden pegs or bolts and plates. The scarf joint requires some modifications when used to extend a post.Use a string line and pegs to mark out where the fence is going. Mark the position of the first post. So you don’t have to lift a heavy panel into position when you move to the next post, use a wooden batten cut to 6ft as a guide.