Line Tensioning Wire

Step 1 – Mark the Post Location

Mark the post location with a distance of 2-2.5m apart from each other.

Step 2 – Dig Holes

Dig a hole to place your posts into. The depth of the hole should be around a 3rd of the post.

Use a spirit level to ensure the posts are straight.

Step 3 (Optional) – Cement in Posts 

Pour concrete into the holes then place your posts into the concrete.

Step 4 – Mark Wire Location

Mark where each strand of wire should be on the first and last post.

Step 5 – Attach Wire to Start Post

Attach the first strand to the bottom of the starting post.

Hook the wire around the post, twist it back and wrap it around itself 4-5 times to hold the tension.

Step 6  – Attach Radisseur to Last Post

Step 7 – Attach Wire to Radisseur

Cut the first line of tensioning wire leaving an extra 10 cm of length.

Weave the wire through the hole located in the middle of the radisseur.

Step 8  – Tension the Wire

Use pliers to twist the pin on the radisseur in a clockwise direction.

Alternative Option

If you don’t have a radisseur, you can twist the wire around the post and wrap it around itself 4-5 times.

This method will not create as much tension compared to using a radisseur.

Step 9 – Attach to Middle Posts

Attach the wire to the middle posts using staples. Allow a little room for the wire to move inside the staple.

Alternative Option

In case of metal posts, where there aren’t any pre-drilled holes, cut a piece of wire and use it to secure the line wires one by one to each intermediate post.

Step 10  –  Repeat Steps 5-9

Attach the rest of the wire by repeating steps 5-9.

Step 1 – Mark the Post Location

Mark the post location with a distance of 2-2.5m apart from each other.

Step 2 – Dig Holes

Dig a hole to place your posts into. The depth of the hole should be around a 3rd of the post.

Use a spirit level to ensure the posts are straight.

Step 3 (Optional) – Cement in Posts

Pour concrete into the holes then place your posts into the concrete.

Step 4 – Mark Wire Location

Mark where each strand of wire should be on the first and last post.

Step 5 – Attach Wire to Start Post

Attach the first strand to the bottom of the starting post.

Hook the wire around the post, twist it back and wrap it around itself 4-5 times to hold the tension.

Step 6  – Attach Radisseur to Last Post

Using a separate piece of wire, attach a radisseur to the last post.

Step 7 – Attach Wire to Radisseur

Cut the first line of tensioning wire leaving an extra 10 cm of length.

Weave the wire through the hole located in the middle of the radisseur.

Step 8 – Tension the Wire

Use pliers to twist the pin on the radisseur in a clockwise direction.

Alternative Option

If you don’t have a radisseur, you can twist the wire around the post and wrap it around itself 4-5 times.

This method will not create as much tension compared to using a radisseur.

Step 9 – Attach to Middle Posts

Attach the wire to the middle posts using staples. Allow a little room for the wire to move inside the staple.

Alternative Option

In case of metal posts, where there aren’t any pre-drilled holes, cut a piece of wire and use it to secure the line wires one by one to each intermediate post.

Step 10 – Repeat Steps 5-9

Attach the rest of the wire by repeating steps 5-9.

• 5 lines may be needed for lightweight fencing mesh
• 3 lines should be enough for sturdier fencing mesh

Step 11 – Attach Mesh to First Post

Attach the mesh to the first post using cable ties or staples every 15 centimetres.

Step 12 – Attach Mesh to Second Post

Pull the mesh by the roll and attach it to the second post with cable ties or staples.

Repeat until you get to the end post.

Step 13 – Attach Mesh to Tensioning Wire

Secure the mesh to the tensioning wire using cable ties approximately 30-60 cm apart.

Step 1 – Mark the Post Location

Mark the post location with a distance of 2-2.5m apart from each other.

Step 2 – Install End Posts

Use a post driver or mallet to drive the end posts 50cm into the ground.

Make sure the posts face the same direction by ensuring the holes face each other.

Step 3 – Check for Same Height

Attach a piece of string between the end posts then check with a tape measure that they have been installed at the same height.

Step 4 – Check for Straightness

Use a spirit level to ensure the posts have also been installed perfectly straight.

Step 5 (Optional) – Set in Concrete

For stronger and more secure fencing, set your posts in concrete by digging a 50cm hole and pouring cement into it for them to sit in.

Step 6 – Install Middle Posts

Install middle posts by repeating steps 2-4.

Remember to check the posts are facing in the same direction and they are being installed both straight and at the same height.

Step 7 – Attach Wire to Posts

Wrap the tension wire around the hole of the end posts, then secure by simply twisting the end of the wire using a plier.

Step 8 – Attach Mesh to Start Post

Attach the mesh to the post using cable ties, which you can thread through the pre-drilled holes in the post.

You can also add more cable ties by enclosing the whole post.

Step 9 – Pull Tight

Pull the mesh tight then attach it to the second post with cable ties.

Repeat until you get to the end post.

Step 10 – Attach Mesh to Tensioning Wire

If you have installed tension wire, attach the mesh using cable ties approximately 30-45 cm apart.