Barbed Wire Installation

Ever wondered how to install a barbed wire? Below is a complete guide with detailed instructions on how to do it yourself.

OVERVIEW

• Experience Required: Medium
• Tools Required: Hammer, Wrench, Protective Wear, Wire Cutter.
• Materials Required: Barbed Wire, Staples, Radisseurs

STEP 1: Safety First!

• Make sure you are equipped with protective eyewear, heavy duty gloves, boots, and clothing that prevents serious lacerations.
• Work with a partner to make the job safer and easier.

STEP 2: Posts and Spacing

• Place the posts approximately 2 – 2.5 meters apart from each other.
• At least 1/3 – 1/2 of the post height should be below ground level.
• Make sure the posts are properly cemented or pounded into the ground before tensioning the wire.
• Note: you can use both wooden or metal posts, however in the instructions below you’ll find wooden ones.

STEP 3: Mark the Posts

• Mark where each strand of wire should be on the posts. 
• You can also mark the intermediate posts at the same height as the corner and starting posts to make your job easier.

STEP 4: Tie Barbed Wire to the First Post

• Starting from the bottom, fasten the first strand of barbed wire to the starting post at the appropriate height.
• Hook the wire around the post, twist it back and wrap it around itself 4-5 times to hold the tension.
• Carefully start unrolling the barbed wire until the corner / end post.

STEP 5: Tie Radisseur to the Post

• Once you’re at the first corner post / end post, use a piece of wire to tie the radisseur to the post at the same height level as the first line of barbed wire.
• Cut the first line of barbed wire where the post is, leaving an extra 10 cm.
• Attach the loose end to the radisseur by weaving it through the pin hole located at the middle of it.

STEP 6: Tension the Barbed Wire

• Tension the barbed wire with a wrench by twisting the pin on the radisseur in a clockwise direction.
• Use only one hand when stretching it. 

STEP 7: Staple the Wire

• Once the first strand of barbed wire has been attached to the end posts, staple it one by one to each intermediate post.
• Start from the first post, keeping a consistent height at each one.
• Staple the wire closely to the posts, but make sure to allow a little room for movement. 

STEP 8: Install the Rest of the Strands

• Repeat the above steps for additional lines of barbed wire.
• Make sure you keep a consistent tension on the wire.