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Helpful Reinforcement Strut Information
T Post Compatibility
| Fence Height | T Post Height | Strut Height Required |
| 1.8m | 2.25m | 2m |
| 1.5m | 1.75m | 1.5m or 2m |
| 1.2m | 1.5m | 1.5m |
| 90cm | 1.2m | 1.5m |
Is Strut Required?
Struts increase the strength of the fence. They are required for fences that require a lot of tensioning. They are also required if the fence is likely to be tested by animals or humans.
| Fence Type | Is Strut Required? |
| Highly Tensioned Fences |
– Required for end posts, corner posts & Intermediate posts every 25m
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| Chain Link Fence |
– Required for end posts, corner posts & Intermediate posts every 25m
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| Stock Fence |
– Required for end posts, corner posts & Intermediate posts every 25m
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| Barbed Wire Fence |
– Required for end posts, corner posts & Intermediate posts every 25m
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| Tension Wire Fence |
– Required for end posts, corner posts & Intermediate posts every 25m
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| Chicken Wire | Not required |
| Welded Wire Mesh (Up to 2mm) | Not required |
| Wire Mesh Panels | Not required |
| Small & Medium Sized Animals | Not required |
| Cattle & Large Animals |
– large animals could push over the fence
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Installation
| How To | Explanation |
| T Posts
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Attach the strut to the T Post using M6 bolts and washers. Use the second hole from the top of the T Post. |
| End Post Installation
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Attach the strut to the T Post using M6 bolts and washers. Push the strut at least 20cm into the ground
For highly tensioned fences, cement the T Post into the ground to increase its strength |
| Corner Post Installation
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Attach x2 struts to the T Post at a 90-degree angle using M6 bolts and washers. Push the strut at least 20cm into the ground.
For highly tensioned fences, cement the T Post into the ground to increase its strength |
| Intermediate Post Installation
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Attach x2 struts to the T Post using M6 bolts and washers. Push the strut at least 20cm into the ground
For highly tensioned fences, cement the T Post into the ground to increase its strength |
