Five Steps to Install a Wire Mesh Fence Post
3/1/2012
Wire mesh fence can provide a strong anchor point for fence in applications around a home, farm or commercial property. It is often used with chain link, chicken wire and livestock wire. The diameter of fence post usually between 2 and 4 inches. Installing a post for fence requires that the post be positioned securely in the ground so that it is able to withstand forces such as wind and animals. Installing mesh fence post is a relatively simple job, keep some basic tips in mind so your fence post last for years. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5.
Dig a post hole using diggers at least 30 inches deep and 10-12 inches across. Dig it on the place where you want to install your wire mesh fence post.
Place 6 inches of gravel in the bottom of the hole and pack down firmly with the end of a 2-by-4 or metal tamp.
Place the mesh fence post in the center of the hole to make it rests on the gravel. Shovel in 6 inches of gravel around your fence post.
Use a torpedo level to level your fence post, then pack the gravel down tightly around your post. Before proceeding, you should check the level of the post again.
Adding 6 inches of gravel at a time and pack down firmly until the hole is filled just below ground level. Then you can back-fill the ground around the wire mesh fence post with dirt that was removed from the hole and level.
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