High-tensile wire fencing is made up of strong wires run horizontally through insulators and attached to fence posts.
High-tensile wire fencing is a semi-permanent fencing option that is smooth and strong. It has a somewhat high up-front cost but when averaged over the life of the fence, it is very economical.
You can also find high-tensile woven wire fencing, for wildlife control as well as to keep livestock in.
Suitable for:
- sheep
- cattle
- horses (often combined with tape or rope to make it more visible to horses)
- goats
Pros:
- long-lasting
- easy to install
- inexpensive
- for cattle, as few as one or two strands are adequate
- semi-permanent
Cons:
- require strong corners and end braces to achieve proper tension
- require different number of wires and different spacing depending on the type of livestock to be contained
- higher initial cost than some other types of fence
- like any electric fence, requires charger and power source
Maintenance Requirements:
Maintenance includes regular monitoring to make sure the energizer is working properly, replacing insulators, checking for shorts, and checking the ground rods. High-tensile wire fencing has a lifespan of up to 50 years with little maintenance.
