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How did you secure the wire fence to the wood posts?

I was going to use Atlantis Rail System (horizontal only) but like this better (and that is Expensive!). Do you need the same type of tensioners and sleeves? Thanks.
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  • 12 years ago
    I'm sorry - I'm not a builder (obviously!). I have only found a roll of the material, not panels. Where did you buy panels, do they custom cut sizes or could we cut our own and will this work if the wood fence frame is already built? THANK YOU for your help.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    It is not the same material, as the panels are a thicker gauge material thus rigid. Panels were purchased in Sonoma County from a building supply company that caters to agriculture. Not a builder myself, so not sure how you will attach it with it being less rigid.
    Heidi Kindberg Goss thanked Avant Garden
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I have seen the hog panels at Southern States and tractor supply stores as well.
  • 12 years ago
    These panels are also available at rural king or any ag supply store. Yes they could be attached to an existing wood fence frame. You mat need to add trim or hardware to hold them in place and finish them off with a wooden top rail.
  • 12 years ago
    My wife is digging this style…. But I have no idea what do you all mean by the "wood trim" holds the panels of Hog Wire into place? I am assuming the 2/4's (posts) and there is a bit extra that the panel slides into???? Any help would be AWESOME!!!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Posts are 4 x 4, top and bottom rails are 2 x 4. Panels that are cut to size go between the 2 x 4s. 1 x 1 or 1 x 2 trim pieces go on either side and hold the panel in place and give a nicer finished look. I hope that helps. Call me if you want cell is 415 3702737
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Avant! Will do I am in the Bay Area also…planning on attacking this or something similar next week!
  • 12 years ago
    This is fantastic! We are looking to replace an existing fence with something similar - I can get 5'x16' panels at my local Grange. I hope ours turns out as nice!!
  • 12 years ago
    The fence etc LOOKS wonderful but I do see some problems. 1) the fence is too low for many dogs and the wire grid is far too wide and injury can occur to the dog.
  • 12 years ago
    This is perfect for my medium to large dogs. I've seen another 2x4 piece added to the top to give it extra height. So the 4x4 extends vertical about 8 inches and then a 2x4 is run horizontal to what you see here, giving the height that my dogs would need to keep them in.