How To Install Snow Fence Posts

The wire should be weaved through the upper openings of the snow fence and through the holes in the posts.

How to install snow fence posts.

Bury each post 1 3 of its height and secure it firmly. End posts should be 6 ft. Or less from the adjacent post. Pack in about 6 inches 15 cm of soil at a time.

Set up the plastic mesh against the posts. Correct placement is essential in installing effective snow fencing. This could be a line of trees or shrubs up your driveway or in an area where snow can cause a problem or form a snow drift to fill a body of water on your property when it melts. There are different options for installing a snow fence on your property.

In good soil a six foot fence post should be buried 2 1 2 ft. Fence posts should be spaced no more than 8 feet apart for 4 ft. Pull the mesh fencing taut to prevent sagging and attach it to the upwind side of the posts using fence ties and support wire. Our primary wind comes from the west so the fence is all on the west side of the posts.

One option is to have a living snow fence. Bury the fence posts 1 3 of their height and place them no more than 8 feet 2 5 meters apart source. Set the posts well in the ground and make sure the fence is well secured to the posts. Dig the post holes no more than 8 feet apart for proper support.

The wire shall then be secured at both ends of the snow fence. Secure the joined area to a post. To connect snow fence sections overlap both ends by at least 6 and weave a wood slat through overlapping strands. Place the fencing on the windward side.

Incorrect placement can make the snow drift problem worse. Make sure the posts are sturdy. Drive in the fence posts. A second option is to put a seasonal snow fence in place.

Between each layer tamp down the soil firmly and confirm the post is level. After digging the post holes the posts should be braced and set in concrete before attaching the rails and pickets. Place the posts into the holes fill the holes back in and compact the dirt around each post. Calculate 10 to 15 percent of the total fence height.

How to mark a fence line and the post locations before building a fence.