Deer Fence Design Specifications final

7 Brace Assembly Components Horizontal Brace Rails shall be wooden posts a minimum of square or 3 1/2-inch diameter round. One alternative is to use galvanized steel pipe with a minimum 2-inch diameter and with the minimum wall thickness as specified for a water supply pipe. Brace post pins shall be steel rods a minimum of 3/8-inch x 9-inch. Brace wires shall consist of 12½ gauge or stronger, galvanized, high-tensile wire, double wrapped with a 1½-inch x 2-inch x 2-foot twist stick. A double wire with a tightener also may be used. Brace wires shall be tightened to secure the brace and post assemblies. Other commercially available tension systems may be used with prior SADC approval. Typical Single-Span Brace Assembly at a Corner or End Used when the run of fence is less than 700 feet