Guide for Barbed Wire Installation

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 wearing protective glasses, boots, heavy-duty gloves, and loose-fitting clothing to avoid laceration.
• To simplify and increase safety, work with a partner on the task.

STEP 2: Posts and Spacing

• The distance between each post should be between two and five meters.
• The post height ought to be at least one-third to one-half below ground.
• Prior to tightening the wire, ensure that the posts are securely fastened or driven into the ground.
• Note: Although wooden stakes are included in the instructions below, you are welcome to use metal ones instead.

STEP 3: Mark the Posts

• On the posts, mark the locations of each wire strand.
• In order to facilitate your work, you may also mark the intermediate posts at the same height as the corner and starting posts.

STEP 4: Tie Barbed Wire to the First Post

• Attach the first barbed wire strand, starting from the bottom to the starting post at the proper height.
• To maintain tension, hook the wire around the post, double-back, then wrap it over itself four or five times.
• Unroll the barbed wire gradually up to the corner or end post.

STEP 5: Tie Radisseur to the Post

• Upon reaching the initial corner or end post, fasten the radisseur to the post at the same height as the initial barbed wire line using a length of wire.
• With 10 centimeters left over, cut the first barbed wire line where the post is.
• Weave the loose end through the center pin hole of the radisseur to secure it.

STEP 6: Tension the Barbed Wire

• Using a wrench, tighten the barbed wire by rotating the radisseur pin in a clockwise manner.
• To extend it, use just one hand.

STEP 7: Staple the Wire

• After the initial barbed wire strand is fastened to the end posts, staple each subsequent strand to the intermediate posts one at a time.
• Begin at the first post and continue at each one at the same height.
• Allow a small amount of wiggle area when you staple the wire to the posts.

STEP 8: Install the Rest of the Strands

• To add more barbed wire lines, follow the previously mentioned procedures.
• Take care to maintain a constant strain on the wire.