If you need to fence large areas to keep in livestock, you may have to work in steep or rocky terrain, and this can create special problems. In some cases, fencing drills can help a great deal, and these tips can help you avoid some common problems.
Your Fence is Only as Strong as the Corner Posts
Many people make the mistake of not securing the corner posts. When you work in difficult terrain, you may need to set the corner posts extra deep. If the ground is rocky, you’ll want to consider equipment like fencing drills to get the posts deep enough.
Corner post bracing is another strategy that will give you a stronger and more dependable fence. However, don’t create more problems in the process. For example, when you make a bracing system, it’s best to use wood and not a pipe or other types of metal. You don’t want something to interfere with your electrified fence system.
Grounding an Electrical System
Any large electrical system needs grounding rods. However, many people believe they only need to install them near the power source. Grounding is the most important part of building an electrified fence because it’s not going to work properly if there are problems with the ground.
To make sure you have the most effective fence, install grounding rods throughout the system. This is important for dry and arid regions because a lack of moisture causes grounding conductors to lose their efficiency. It can get expensive if you use copper rods, so galvanized metal rods will work under most circumstances.
Frozen or Rocky Ground Installations
There is an alternative to using fencing drills in many areas. For example, you can use fence post pounders to drive the post into the ground. However, this strategy could simply break wooden posts. To avoid this problem, use a smaller metal post to create pilot holes.
