The fence is arriving!

Tink · 07-08-2007, 10:56 AM

Janet, we're going with brown treated wood posts and wire mesh that has 2" x4" rectangles and then putting brown treated boards on like a rail fence. We've seen this done and you hardly notice the mesh... but it keeps the critters in while letting you have an informal country look that fits our style. We might have to buy the boards over time as they're not cheap, but it keeps the mesh nice and tight while looking nice, so will be worth it in the long run. Not having to ever paint or stain it has a lot of appeal too. Our posts and mesh will be 5 feet tall. I plan to put decorative wooden birdhouses on top of the posts to give the fence a finished look.

We'll also be adding a strand of electric wire at the top and bottom of the fence to teach the dogs not to touch the mesh. With up to 90 lb dogs bouncing on it or digging under it, they can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time if they don't learn right away to leave it alone. This should also discourage any strays from trying to get IN with our dogs.

Marilyn · 07-08-2007, 12:59 PM

Tink, the electric wire will work, also. We've used it in the past when we lived in the country with a fence similiar to the one you are describing. The only problem we had was one hot dry summer, a blade of grass got against the wire and started a grass fire. It was big enough that hubby got a call that our house was on fire (it wasn't, only the grass) and rushed home. The city fire department responded and put it out, so we got a nice bill from them. It was a mess, so we got rid of the hot wire. It was cattle strength and did not hurt the dogs. They only had to hit it once to learn. We had cocker spaniels back then. With bigger dogs, you can probably put the wire high enough and you probably mow enough to not have the problem that we did. We had 3 acres with several trees and sometimes it got a little high in the back before we got it all mowed. That was back before weedeaters, also. We were young and doing our best.

DianaB · 07-09-2007, 08:38 AM

Tink, I'm glad to hear that you've started on your fence. I know that you'll be relieved when that project is done.

07-08-2007, 10:56 AM	#1
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Janet, we're going with brown treated wood posts and wire mesh that has 2" x4" rectangles and then putting brown treated boards on like a rail fence. We've seen this done and you hardly notice the mesh... but it keeps the critters in while letting you have an informal country look that fits our style. We might have to buy the boards over time as they're not cheap, but it keeps the mesh nice and tight while looking nice, so will be worth it in the long run. Not having to ever paint or stain it has a lot of appeal too. Our posts and mesh will be 5 feet tall. I plan to put decorative wooden birdhouses on top of the posts to give the fence a finished look. We'll also be adding a strand of electric wire at the top and bottom of the fence to teach the dogs not to touch the mesh. With up to 90 lb dogs bouncing on it or digging under it, they can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time if they don't learn right away to leave it alone. This should also discourage any strays from trying to get IN with our dogs. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

07-08-2007, 12:59 PM	#2
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Tink, the electric wire will work, also. We've used it in the past when we lived in the country with a fence similiar to the one you are describing. The only problem we had was one hot dry summer, a blade of grass got against the wire and started a grass fire. It was big enough that hubby got a call that our house was on fire (it wasn't, only the grass) and rushed home. The city fire department responded and put it out, so we got a nice bill from them. It was a mess, so we got rid of the hot wire. It was cattle strength and did not hurt the dogs. They only had to hit it once to learn. We had cocker spaniels back then. With bigger dogs, you can probably put the wire high enough and you probably mow enough to not have the problem that we did. We had 3 acres with several trees and sometimes it got a little high in the back before we got it all mowed. That was back before weedeaters, also. We were young and doing our best. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

07-09-2007, 08:38 AM	#3
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Tink, I'm glad to hear that you've started on your fence. I know that you'll be relieved when that project is done. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

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