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Rivelin Glen / Gripple Treliis
thedjjj
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Hi,
So I have come across this system recommended by another member here.
Just wondered if, for covering horizontal runs of fencing with a number of intermediate concrete posts, do these posts need the wall anchors also (so the wire continues through them from end to end) or can I just run a whole length of wire from one end post to the other, running the wire over the intermediate posts? The fence length is not that big, maybe 6/7 metres or so.
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It's up to you. I've got this system. It's cheaper if you only support the "wire", actually it's nylon cord, at the two ends, but with the weight of the growing plants, it's bound to sag, little or much. You're only going to do this once, and it's a pity to spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar. And if you wanted to add extra supports later on, it would mean cutting the cord and replacing it. If money's tight, I suggest you compromise and put a support on every second or third fence post. Works for me.
I agree 6-7 metres is actually quite a long run. It will definitely sag even without plants on it unless well supported. You could try round head screws in the wooden parts and short twisted wires, from the screw onto the trellis.
Thanks for the replies - as you say for the sake of a few quid extra it's no problem I just wondered if people did actually put them in on each post - I'll order the extra ones for the inter posts.
In terns of horizontal spacing between brackets on a post, I'm guessing as they supply the corners and end brackets in packs of 3 that is the recommended use, 3 per post at about 45cm intervals (gap at bottom and top of 45cm) ?
Also just thought - do I only need a tensioner at each end? or at each bracket?
Again, it's your choice. I run a continuous strand through all the fixings, with a tensioner each end, but I suppose you could put separate lengths between each pair of posts. I can't see any advantage though, and you'd use a lot more tensioners. If you can remember the knots they taught you at scouts/guides, you can secure one end with a round turn and two half hitches, and use a tensioner on the other end.
As for spacing, that will rather depend on what plants you're growing on it. You'll be able to adjust the height if necessary, just slacken the bolts, move the fixing up or down the post, and re-tighten the bolt.