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Invisible Fence from Best Friends
Fence
Installation
Techniques
Best Friend Fence is incredibly
easy to install. Each roll of material weighs between 15 and 38 pounds (depending
on the size and length you choose). Using simple hand tools, a Best Friend Fence
system of up to 500 linear feet can usually be installed by two people in one
day! We offer different heights and grades of fence and fence kits to suit almost
any situation and budget.
Once any necessary support
posts have been installed, the black mesh grid (black is the least visible color
outdoors) is easily unrolled from tree to tree (up to 20’ spacing between
trees) or from post to post (10’ to 18’ apart depending on post
type). It is perfectly acceptable to “zig-zag” the fence line to
connect to pre-existing trees. The more trees that are used, the less noticable
the fence will be.
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Zip ties secure the fence to the posts, and up to five - 3”
long galvanized nails are recommended for attaching the product to each tree.
The Fencing is easy to stretch tight by hand, but if a perfectly straight appearance
along the top is desired, or an overly aggressive dog is being contained, then
our Nylon Tension Cable is suggested along the top, and possibly through the
middle of the fence. This cable is easily attached to the fence with the Stanley
Hogringer.
The most crucial accessory is the ground stake. These galvanized
steel “pins” have a kinked shaft and secure the fence to the ground
every 5’ – 6’ along the bottom of the fence. This ensures
that dogs and/or deer will not push under the fence. For pet enclosures it is
suggested that the material be “flared” 6” along the bottom
in towards the enclosed area.
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If your fence will be functioning as a dual pet containment/deer
exclusion barrier, then you will need to use the 7.5’ high material. This
will keep deer from being able to jump over the fence. Benner’s 7.5’
high Best Friend Fence will also greatly reduce the numbers of Lyme Disease
carrying deer ticks inside the protected area…another added bonus. To
find out more about our product functioning as a deer barrier, please visit
our other website at: www.bennersgardens.com.
IMPORTANT: Each and every Best Friend Fence order comes complete
with detailed installation instructions and diagrams. The product is incredibly
easy to install, but we have learned a few techniques through the years that
will make your installation experience all the more “Friendly”….
1. Which height fence should
I use?
If you have very small dogs - e.g. Pekinese, West Highland Terriers,
miniature breeds, etc., then the 4’ fence in the 100’ or the 200’
foot length should be fine. If you have a medium sized dog, or a small dog that
likes to dig, we would suggest the 5’ fence for the medium dog and for
the little diggers, you can “flare” one foot of the fencing onto
the ground (in towards the enclosure) to prevent the animal from digging under
the fence. Ground stakes should be placed every 5’ or closer at this bend
in the fence. They should be driven in on the inside of the enclosure, and on
an angle. This will keep the fencing tight to the ground and prevent the barrier
from developing any openings that could tempt your little escape artist to dig
under or squeeze through.
2. Which posts should I use - the “Heavy Duty” or the “U”
Posts?
If your dog is small and not very aggressive, then the “U”
Posts are more than adequate. Placement is every 10’ to 12’, or
in between trees when the trees are more than 20 feet apart. If your dog is
large, or the type that likes to jump on the fence, then we would suggest using
our Heavy Duty Posts, which are available in a variety of lengths to accommodate
the different heights of fencing. These can be spaced 15’ to 18’
apart, or in between trees which are 20 feet or more apart.
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3. Can my dog chew through the fencing?
A dog’s front teeth
are pointed (canines) and are intended to penetrate, not chew. It is difficult
to impossible for most dogs to get their mouth far enough into the fence grid
to be able to use their rear teeth to gnaw through the fence.
This is a very infrequent
occurrence however; but should any holes begin to develop, we also offer “Chew”
Guard to overlap along the bottom. This 1” galvanized steel mesh (similar
to chicken wire) is coated with a flexible black vinyl coating, and is rolled
out and attached over the polypropylene material along the bottom 2’ –
3’ of the Best Friend Fence. This material is typically added later if
chewing does in fact occur. As mentioned, most dogs will typically not bother
attempting to chew the fencing. A small price to pay for not having to deal
with a shock-inflicting collar!
4. What if I have a large breed dog like a St. Bernard, Golden Retriever or
Labrador?
If you are concerned about
your large breed dog leaning on the 5’ or 6’ high fence or jumping
it, we also offer Best Friend Fence in 7 ½’ heights. For this height
fencing we would also suggest using our Nylon Tension Cable along the top. This
will help keep the fence from “dipping” and strengthen the top so
that if your large dog leans against the fence, the cable won’t allow
it to sag.
5. I have a large breed that is very aggressive. Do you offer a fence that can
withstand my pet charging into it?
We do offer a version of
Best Friend Fence that is 65% stronger than our standard fencing. This material
can withstand most abuse that a larger dog can dish out (aside from chewing).
It is available in a 5’ height, and Heavy Duty Posts should be used with
this fence, along with the Nylon Tension Cable across the top. This fence also
comes in a 7 ½ ’ height. We have been selling this particular material
as deer exclusion for many years now, so this gives you an idea of the strength
of this fence. If you will be simultaneously keeping deer out and dogs in, then
this is the product of choice, and you should also reinforce the fence 3’
off the ground with Tension Cable to give it even more strength and durability.
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6. How long does this fence last, and can weather effect it?
The Standard Fencing should last at least 10 to 12 years. The
Heavy-Duty fence will last 12 – 15+ years. They are both UV protected,
will not become brittle even in the coldest temperatures, and can withstand
any type of weather.
7. Can this fence be set up temporarily?
Absolutely. Especially if you use the Heavy Duty Posts, which
come with sleeves, you can remove the posts any time you wish and simply roll
the fencing up with the posts still attached! The sleeves remain in the ground
and can be covered with caps. If at any time in the future you wish to re-erect
the fencing, simply drop the posts with the fence still attached right back
into the same sleeves.
8. How large are the openings and what is the material constructed from?
The openings are about 1.75” x 1.75”. Extruded,
UV stable polypropylene.
10. Can I install this myself?
Most of our customers do install this fencing themselves. It
is lightweight, easy to put up, and your best friend will thank you… WOOF,
WOOF!
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for a 5% discount to order your fence
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Friend Fence
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