Need Some Redneck Ingenuity

[gdr_11]

My wife had me put up 4’ x 8’ privacy lattice panels attached to about 120’ of farm fence I had put up on our property line. The neighbors at that time had 9 dogs and 3 obnoxious kids who were always looking through the fence. The front 200’ is 6’ privacy pickets but it was the back area that she crowed about until I spent the money to put up the panels after trying to tell her that the wind resistance would put a tremendous stress on the fence posts and metal stakes that were spaced for 4” wire. I also did not want to spend another $4k to install privacy fence where it really wasn’t needed.

Anyway, since there are 15 panels and dozens of tie off points to the posts, stakes and fence wire, I chose to use heavy duty zip ties. For strength I used UV resistant 300 lb strength ties 14” and then cinched them tight and left a generous trim. I tried wire first but after experimenting with several gauges I couldn’t snug the panels tight enough to the fence.

A year later, I am constantly have to redo 3-5 panels every time we have a 30 mph north or south wind. It is pretty incredible how much force is on a vertical panel when you are trying to set one back in place in the wind. The so called UV resistant ties turn brittle in the sun and they snap in the wind.

Does anyone have a suggestion for what else I can use to tie the panels to the farm fence? Each panel needs to be secured at 9-10 points, some of them just to the 4” fence wire.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Bailing wire
Aluminum wire

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I don't know if you can use it, but there are neat little pig tail wire ties, with a tool to help twist them on.

 

[cvgunman]

What material are the lattice panels made of?
Seems the zip ties are probably the best bet....cheap and easy.

 

[oldag]

Zip ties don't last.

 

[smittyb]

Tie wire and tying pliers.

 

[EZ-E]

You can also try a spool of elecric fence wire. Ive used it a few times over the years to secure stuff.

 

[Texasgordo]

Take down privacy fence.


Do everything outside while nude.

Neighbors will leave you alone if they think you are a weirdo.

 

[Haystack]

I didn't really understand what fencing material you were trying to tie. But I did understand that the zip ties you used became brittle. Have you thought about stainless steel zip ties? They are not very expensive. Amazon sells 100 12" stainless steel ties for $14. I tried to post a link, but couldn't figure out how to do it right.

 

[Dawico]

I don't know if you can use it, but there are neat little pig tail wire ties, with a tool to help twist them on.

You talking about rebar tie wires for concrete work?

They'll work but getting them tight without breaking is a skill of it's own. Plus they'll rust.

 

[Dawico]

My wife had me put up 4’ x 8’ privacy lattice panels attached to about 120’ of farm fence I had put up on our property line. The neighbors at that time had 9 dogs and 3 obnoxious kids who were always looking through the fence. The front 200’ is 6’ privacy pickets but it was the back area that she crowed about until I spent the money to put up the panels after trying to tell her that the wind resistance would put a tremendous stress on the fence posts and metal stakes that were spaced for 4” wire. I also did not want to spend another $4k to install privacy fence where it really wasn’t needed.

Anyway, since there are 15 panels and dozens of tie off points to the posts, stakes and fence wire, I chose to use heavy duty zip ties. For strength I used UV resistant 300 lb strength ties 14” and then cinched them tight and left a generous trim. I tried wire first but after experimenting with several gauges I couldn’t snug the panels tight enough to the fence.

A year later, I am constantly have to redo 3-5 panels every time we have a 30 mph north or south wind. It is pretty incredible how much force is on a vertical panel when you are trying to set one back in place in the wind. The so called UV resistant ties turn brittle in the sun and they snap in the wind.

Does anyone have a suggestion for what else I can use to tie the panels to the farm fence? Each panel needs to be secured at 9-10 points, some of them just to the 4” fence wire.

I'd staple it from the wire side with 1/4" crown staples (a prong on each side of the wire) and bend the excess prongs over.

Get galvanized staples.

Pretty cheap and easy if you have access to the stapler.

 

[BillW]

Safety wire Twisted tight with safety wire pliers?
or metal zip ties: Amazon product ASIN B07XXNJJ6R

 

[Sam Colt]

Stainless zip ties.

 

[gdr_11]

Take down privacy fence.


Do everything outside while nude.

Neighbors will leave you alone if they think you are a weirdo.

I wouldnt force that sight upon the worst neignbors. I look like someone with water balloons tied around their body

 

[deemus]

You can also try a spool of elecric fence wire. Ive used it a few times over the years to secure stuff.

I like that stuff. It’s a little heavier than other wire.

 

[Ioannes]

Another vote for safety wire. Maybe use a clamp-tite tool to lock it down?

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[gdr_11]

I went with the stainless zip ties. Will see how they work. Appreciate the suggestions

 

[GoPappy]

You can also try a spool of elecric fence wire. Ive used it a few times over the years to secure stuff.

This! Everybody should have a spool of aluminum electric fence wire. It’s handy to have around. I’d have to sell my farm if I couldn’t use that stuff.

You can find it at your local farm store like Tractor Supply or Atwood’s.

FYI, rebar ties are brittle and rust easily. They don’t last long out in the weather. Been there; done that.

 

[dsgrey]

Fence wire if it's just 30-50mph winds.

Higher winds I might consider something else. Once lived in a subdivision where houses had high sloped roofs and small backyards. Big storms would blow out the fence panels which were nailed due to the wind swirls. A few neighbors decided to "fix" that issue by clamping their panels onto the 4x4 posts. During the next big store their panels held but the posts broke off at the base.

 

[Coiled]

Duct strap.
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