fencing question

[Minelson]

We have a shed that we want to attach to one of our pastures. The shed is 12' wide. The fence posts are spaced every 12' metal T bar with every 24' wood post. It has 5 strands of barbless wire. So if we put one corner up to a wood post is it possible to make the T bar on the other side work or do we have to put a wooden post in. I know wood posts are best but can we get away with not going through the hassle or will a T bar absolutely not work for an end post.
Also, anyone know of a website that has video on how to use a wire strand fence stretcher?
Thanks!

[The Paw]

Originally Posted by Minelson

We have a shed that we want to attach to one of our pastures. The shed is 12' wide. The fence posts are spaced every 12' metal T bar with every 24' wood post. It has 5 strands of barbless wire. So if we put one corner up to a wood post is it possible to make the T bar on the other side work or do we have to put a wooden post in. I know wood posts are best but can we get away with not going through the hassle or will a T bar absolutely not work for an end post.
Also, anyone know of a website that has video on how to use a wire strand fence stretcher?
Thanks!

If you are putting the shed so that it is straddling the current fence line, I would say wood post. Unless the shed is so solid and heavy you want to use the frame of the shed as an "end post", but that might not be the best idea...

You could put the shed all the way inside the pasture, and just let the wire run behind the fence wall, but I get a feeling that;s not what you mean. Depending on how long the run of wire is, you not only should use wood posts, you should make them corner posts, appropriately braced.

[Minelson]

Originally Posted by The Paw

If you are putting the shed so that it is straddling the current fence line, I would say wood post. Unless the shed is so solid and heavy you want to use the frame of the shed as an "end post", but that might not be the best idea...

You could put the shed all the way inside the pasture, and just let the wire run behind the fence wall, but I get a feeling that;s not what you mean. Depending on how long the run of wire is, you not only should use wood posts, you should make them corner posts, appropriately braced.

We want it so the opening of the shed is available for the horses/goat to have access. It's a shelter for them. Originally we were just going to haul it right into the fenced area but the shed is 12'1"...the gate opening is 12' 3"...UGH! just a little to tight. here is a pic
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...ZM2bloyYg9vPgY

[Scrounger]

It would dpend on how good of "corners" you have on your shed. I have two fences set up like you want to do. I didn't put in a "brace" posts on rither of them. The corners of my barn are telephone poles in the ground about 4 feet, though. If you have just 4x4 poles for your shed, you will need a brace.

Another idea is to put a gate next to the shed - either a walk through or a drive through (one of each?). That way you only need the brace at the hinge side of the gate.

[Farmerwilly2]

I've read this 3 times and I'm still not sure what you are asking us. Are you wanting to attach fence to the building? Are you wanting to cut the fence and slide the building in between a metal post and a wooden one? Also, if the building is narrower than the opening what is the problem with pulling it inside as you wanted to in the begining. Like I said, I'm not sure what you are asking us.

What type of fence stretcher?

[rambler]

The T post will not be good enough.

A gate on the far wood post would work.

Me, if you want it inside, you got 2 inches to spare, I'd pull it right in! Is the shed 12 feet deep as well, or is it less than that - easy to pull it in & turn it.

--->Paul

[Minelson]

thanks guys. Sorry I'm having trouble explaining. The shed is about 18-20' long. We tried and tried to squeeze it through the opening...I think maybe one of the posts is not exactly straight up and down, we just couldn't get it in. Or maybe we just are not good enough at it . We could try again, we ran out of patience.
Farmerwilly2, Yes, since we couldn't get it through, we thought we would move it right up to the fence with a wood post on one side of the opening. Then the other side would be up to just a T bar.

[rambler]

Originally Posted by Minelson

thanks guys. Sorry I'm having trouble explaining. The shed is about 18-20' long. We tried and tried to squeeze it through the opening...I think maybe one of the posts is not exactly straight up and down, we just couldn't get it in. Or maybe we just are not good enough at it . We could try again, we ran out of patience.
Farmerwilly2, Yes, since we couldn't get it through, we thought we would move it right up to the fence with a wood post on one side of the opening. Then the other side would be up to just a T bar.

From the photo, your shed appears to be open on one side? Is their a beam along the bottom that we don't see?

Or, is your gate lined with a tall post on both sides? Otherwise, that shed should fit through a 6 foot wide gate.... You just turn it through, with the open side going over the fence as you spin it through the opening.

I'll guess there is either a bottom beam, or a tall gate post, or you woulda done that.

Both sides of the fence need to be supported. Livestock will be hanging out at the building enterance, and rubbing, boxing, etc. So, this will be a high-stress area for your fencing.

Anything will work for a while - even the T post.....

But for a good long term deal, you should have a wood post with bracing on both sides.

--->Paul

[Farmerwilly2]

With the added info I'd also go with 2 wood posts on each side of the building with a brace between them. Unless---the building is stout enough to hold the run of fence, and I'm doubting it is from what you've said.