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Fixing mesh to fence
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I've just bought a roll of plastic mesh to put up against my fence to act as cheap trellis. I have concrete posts and wish to fix the mesh to the posts. I have tried using fencing staples but they won't penetrate the posts, I think they're designed for wooden posts. How would you fix the mesh to concrete posts? Thanks. -- Mark Allison, SQL Server MVP http://www.markallison.co.uk |
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Fixing mesh to fence
"Mark Allison" wrote in message ... Hi, I've just bought a roll of plastic mesh to put up against my fence to act as cheap trellis. I have concrete posts and wish to fix the mesh to the posts. I have tried using fencing staples but they won't penetrate the posts, I think they're designed for wooden posts. How would you fix the mesh to concrete posts? Use a drill and screws or bolts with rawlplugs -- Tumbleweed Remove my socks for email address |
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Fixing mesh to fence
How would you fix the mesh to concrete posts?
Do you have zip ties available? They are plastic straps that were originally designed for bundling electric wires. We use them for attaching mesh and deer fencing to posts and stakes. |
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Fixing mesh to fence
"Mark Allison" wrote in message ... Hi, I've just bought a roll of plastic mesh to put up against my fence to act as cheap trellis. I have concrete posts and wish to fix the mesh to the posts. I have tried using fencing staples but they won't penetrate the posts, I think they're designed for wooden posts. How would you fix the mesh to concrete posts? The obvious way is to drill, but the concrete mix used in posts is very hard and stony, and not easy to drill. It sounds like you would need a lot of holes. Also if you hit one of the reinforcing rods you will have problems, and when the rod rusts it could cause the post to split. The other two alternatives a 1. Wrap plastic-covered wire around the posts, if there are sufficient gaps to pass it through betwen the fence panels. 2. If the concrete is clean and dry, fix some wire loops to it with epoxy putty which you can get from good DIY shops. You cut off a piece, mix it up in your fingers and just press it on. It sticks well to concrete. You will find this is the easiest, quickest, and certainly the quietest method! Arthur |
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