Deer Fence Design Specifications final

11 Woven Wire Fence Placement Woven wire fencing shall be placed on the outside of all corners, brace assemblies, and curves. When tensioned, the wire fencing should pull against the post, not the staples. All fencing shall be sufficiently tensioned using commercially available methods. Tightening by hand is not acceptable. In all other areas, fence should be stapled on the side of the posts that will experience the most deer pressure. This side is typically the outer (non-cropped) side of the post. Exceptions may be made when site conditions make placement on the outside of the post impractical. Fastening Woven Wire Fence to Posts Staples shall be used to fasten woven wire fence to posts. The bottom two and top two horizontal wires shall be stapled to each post, and every other horizontal wire in between shall be stapled to each post. If a fence includes single-strand high-tensile wires above the woven wire portion of the fence, the single strand high-tensile wires shall be stapled to each post. Wire should be held in place by the staple, but the staple should allow the wire to move back and forth freely. When driving staples, rotate the flat face of the staples 30-45 degrees from the flat face of the post to prevent splitting.