Rural Fencing is in our DNA. The following fencing glossary may help you identify the requirements for your rural fencing.
Angle post
These posts are used to define a change in the direction of a fence. They are a more substantial post that is stayed for extra support.
Battening
This refers to the stapling of wooden battens to the fence between line posts to retain wire spacing and improve stock retention.
Bevel
The bevel (or chamfer) is used to take the sharp edges off the post tops.
Blading/Ground clearance
This is the levelling of ground contour before fence construction, which helps to keep the wires clear off the ground. This is usually done with bulldozers.
Dip posts
These posts define the gullies or low points in the fence line. They are usually footed as they are holding the fence down and are subject to lifting.
Foot
The piece of wood placed at the bottom of strainer posts to add strength and prevent twisting and lifting of the post when under pressure. The size of the foot needed will vary depending on ground conditions and soil types. Foots are also used to secure dip posts.
Gudgeons
These are used to fix and support a gate to the strainer post.
Guide wire
This defines the line of the fence during construction. It is a wire that runs from one end of the fence to the other end and around any angle posts.
Jenny
Wire dispenser used to reel out or ‘pay out’ wire along the fence line.
Line posts
These are ‘intermediate posts’ that are placed between the strainer, rise and dip posts to hold the fence and wires upright.
Line wires
These are the main fence wires put onto the fence during construction. The quantity of line wires can vary depending on the fence’s purpose.
Mortice
This is the chiselled out area and support joint where the stay is joined to a strainer post. It adds extra support.
Ramming
Refers to the method used to secure the strainer and angle posts in the ground. It involves compacting of soil, sub-soil and top soil around the post and footing.
Rise posts
These posts define the high points or rises in the fence line and are usually only needed where there is hilly contour.
Rotating
Refers to the turning or twisting of the post in the hole, which is detrimental to the fence. It can be corrected with footing.
SED
Small end diameter.
Stay
This post is used to support the strainer and angle posts against the strain of the line wires. It runs on an angle from the upper end of the post to the ground.
Stay block
This is the block (sometimes referred to as the dead man) that the stay rests on. It works by giving the stay a greater bearing surface in the ground.
Strainer
This is the end post (main post) of the fence and the main strain carrier of the wires.
Tensioning
This refers to the tightening of the wires on the fence.
Tying off
This is done after the tensioning of the wires has been done and refers to the tying of wires to the end strainer post.
Wire gauge
Refers to the size and the diameter of the wire.
Wire gauging
Refers to the wire spacing on the fence.
Angle post
These posts are used to define a change in the direction of a fence. They are a more substantial post that is stayed for extra support.
Battening
This refers to the stapling of wooden battens to the fence between line posts to retain wire spacing and improve stock retention.
Bevel
The bevel (or chamfer) is used to take the sharp edges off the post tops.
Blading/Ground clearance
This is the levelling of ground contour before fence construction, which helps to keep the wires clear off the ground. This is usually done with bulldozers.
Dip posts
These posts define the gullies or low points in the fence line. They are usually footed as they are holding the fence down and are subject to lifting.
Foot
The piece of wood placed at the bottom of strainer posts to add strength and prevent twisting and lifting of the post when under pressure. The size of the foot needed will vary depending on ground conditions and soil types. Foots are also used to secure dip posts.
Gudgeons
These are used to fix and support a gate to the strainer post.
Guide wire
This defines the line of the fence during construction. It is a wire that runs from one end of the fence to the other end and around any angle posts.
Jenny
Wire dispenser used to reel out or ‘pay out’ wire along the fence line.
Line posts
These are ‘intermediate posts’ that are placed between the strainer, rise and dip posts to hold the fence and wires upright.
Line wires
These are the main fence wires put onto the fence during construction. The quantity of line wires can vary depending on the fence’s purpose.
Mortice
This is the chiselled out area and support joint where the stay is joined to a strainer post. It adds extra support.
Ramming
Refers to the method used to secure the strainer and angle posts in the ground. It involves compacting of soil, sub-soil and top soil around the post and footing.
Rise posts
These posts define the high points or rises in the fence line and are usually only needed where there is hilly contour.
Rotating
Refers to the turning or twisting of the post in the hole, which is detrimental to the fence. It can be corrected with footing.
SED
Small end diameter.
Stay
This post is used to support the strainer and angle posts against the strain of the line wires. It runs on an angle from the upper end of the post to the ground.
Stay block
This is the block (sometimes referred to as the dead man) that the stay rests on. It works by giving the stay a greater bearing surface in the ground.
Strainer
This is the end post (main post) of the fence and the main strain carrier of the wires.
Tensioning
This refers to the tightening of the wires on the fence.
Tying off
This is done after the tensioning of the wires has been done and refers to the tying of wires to the end strainer post.
Wire gauge
Refers to the size and the diameter of the wire.
Wire gauging
Refers to the wire spacing on the fence.
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