How to Install a Wood H-Brace

fencing.bekaert... - #TheFencePros at Bekaert demonstrate the proper way to build a wood H-brace for your fence. Braces are the most important element of your fence, the strength of your fence comes from the H-brace. The wood H-brace is an assembly of three posts and bracing wire which creates a strong resistance to the lateral force of the fence. We also have a video on building a pipe H-brace.
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[@catezaida8081]

Been freaking out over having to build these by myself. Looking for videos and information and this is the BEST video I have come across yet! Took the mystery out of it with your clear and concise instructions. MUCH appreciated! I think I can do this! THANK YOU!

[@Caliekat15]

In the same boat! This video is amazing ❤️❤️

[@alanhillman7247]

Excellent video. Nice and clear, with no wasted stuff. Just what I needed for creating a new hog fence.

[@BekaertFencing]

We're glad it helped Alan. How did your build go?

[@alanhillman7247]

@@BekaertFencing it went very well!

[@BekaertFencing]

@@alanhillman7247 great, we love to hear it.

[@BrianJaggers642]

I'm confused about when I should use a single H vs a double H. I was told I should use a double H at every termination point even though my longest pull is 88' and the total fenced-in section is only .3 acre. I will be using the Bekaert Hi-Tensile Goat Fence. Is it true that every termination, gate, and corner should use a Double H?

[@FarmerJim]

Great video. Very concise. You could include links to each item required in the description which may increase sales and would help know exactly what was needed before starting. Thanks!

[@BekaertFencing]

Thanks for the feedback, great suggestion.

[@carlstearns1300]

What's the reasoning behind not using solid concrete? And why are alternating layers of dirt & concrete preferable?

[@nathanwoodward8877]

Why do you want to avoid filling the hole with solid concrete?

[@BekaertFencing]

Great question! Concrete will shrink away from your post, having a layer of soil on top will allow the soil to silt into the void keeping the post solid.

[@nobueno8652]

Could I use 4in diameter treated wood posts to make an H brace? There were no 6in dia. Posts in my area.

[@BekaertFencing]

4 inch diameter posts are going to be a bit small compared what we tend to recommend. Remember you brace supports the strength of your entire fence. If you can help it don't skip on the materials for your brace.

[@nobueno8652]

@@BekaertFencing my stretch in only 172 x 127. I would have used 6in diameter posts if I could. I’ve asked other people on KZbin and they think I could use it still. But wanted to know the pros and cons. I have a half acre I want to enclose. Really not using it for livestock. Mostly to keep them out not in. Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it.

[@reckonill]

@bekaert fencing Do y'all 12 or 9ga for your twitch wire? Looks like 12, but wondering when y'all opt for higher gauge.

[@BekaertFencing]

We always use 12.5ga high tensile smooth wire or the Gripple BeFAST brace kit. Bigger is not always better. This is very true in the case of a twitch wire. The High Tensile smooth wire is nearly twice as strong as the larger gauges.

[@danperry8799]

What did you do with the tension device? Do you leave it in?

[@alanhillman7247]

yes. With this type of operation, just leave in the wire strainer.

[@danperry8799]

@@alanhillman7247 thanks

[@BekaertFencing]

Exactly, leave that tension device in for this style of brace.