How to Install Hinge Joint Field Fence?


Time:

2025-05-30

Engineered for High-Impact Zones with 3 Proven Burial Techniques

Hinge joint field fencing offers unmatched flexibility for rugged terrain and aggressive wildlife. This guide reveals professional installation tactics to stop wild boars, secure livestock, and slash long-term maintenance costs.

Hinge Joint Field Fence Product Lines: Match Strength to Threat Level

ProductBreaking StrengthCoatingBest ForHeight Options
Gaucho Pro1,075 lbsClass 3-4 Zn/AlBoar exclusion, deer fencingUp to 78"
Gaucho630 lbsClass 3 GalvCattle, goats, sheepUp to 60"
Classic Economy400-550 lbsClass 1-3 GalvGardens, low-risk pasturesUp to 48"

 

Three Field-Proven Boar Exclusion Methods

1. Partial Burial (Permanent Defense)

Technique: Bury 30–35cm of fencing; leave 175–200cm above ground.

Specs: Order height = Required height + burial depth (e.g., 245cm for 210cm exposure).

Best With: Gaucho Pro (heavy-duty 12.5ga) + hot-dip galvanized posts.

Pro Tip: Backfill with compacted gravel to deter digging.

2. Buried Mesh Skirt (Retrofit Solution)

Technique: Attach 30cm chicken wire or welded mesh skirt to base via stitching wire; bury horizontally.

Specs: Use ASTM F1669-compliant skirts. Anchors every 1.5m.

Best With: Existing Gaucho/Classic fences in highway/RROW zones.

3. Base Reinforcement (High-Pressure Zones)

Technique: Clamp rigid mesh panels (e.g., 10ga welded wire) to hinge joint base with Grategrip clips; bury 30cm.

Specs: Panel height = 45–60cm; overlap hinge joint by 15cm.

Best For: Farms with established boar pressure.

 

☀ Critical Installation Protocol

Post Spacing: 3m (boar zones) vs. 5m (pastures)

Tensioning: Use ratchet strainers + stay wires for >200m runs

Corrosion Defense:

Galvanized staples/clips (ASTM A153)

Bitumen-coated burial sections

Gates: Double H-beams + diagonal bracing

 

 

FAQs: Hinge Joint Field Fence

Q1: Will burial accelerate corrosion in acidic soils?

A: Specify Class 4 (200g/m²) coating or PVC-sleeved burial sections for pH <5.5.

Q2: Minimum height for boar exclusion?

A: 1.75m above ground (order 2.10m total). Boars jump 1.5m but won’t clear overhangs.

Q3: Can I retrofit skirt mesh without removing existing fence?

A: Yes – use J-hooks every 30cm. Skirt extends 1m outward from base.

Q4: How anchor posts in rocky terrain?

A: Drive SDS-drilled rebar (16mm) into bedrock; weld to post bases.

Q5: Lifespan difference: Class 1 vs. Class 3 galvanizing?

A: Class 1 (Z100): 5–8 years │ Class 3 (Z275): 15–20 years (with burial).

 

Wild Boar Threat Assessment Tool

Risk LevelFence HeightReinforcementRecommended Product
Low1.4mPartial burialGaucho
Moderate1.75m + 30cm skirtBase clamp panelsGaucho Pro
Severe2.1m + electric offsetBuried rigid meshGaucho Pro + 10ga panel

 

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