The Contractor is required to supply all fence material to be installed, and shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to complete the work. All material furnished by the contractor shall be new and shall conform to the specifications referred to herein. No existing trees will be used as braces, dances/stays, etc. Existing trees will be limbed or lopped and scattered if in the fence line. Specifications that Apply to All Fences, Braces, and Posts. (See attached drawings for examples) • New Wood posts, Steel posts, etc. shall be set plumb (vertical), in complete alignment, dirt packed solid and to be sturdy. • All wood posts and wood braces will be Juniper wood (Cedar Posts), unless specified otherwise. Wood braces will be attached together with screws or nails and NOT just wired together. • Completed fences shall be in alignment, taut, and solid at all points. • Wire spacing will be measured perpendicular to the ground. • All four strands of barbed wire to be 12 ½ gauge, 2 pt. • Tie wire for braces to be 9-gauge steel. • All barbed wire spacing will be 16 inches, 8 inches, 8 inches, and 10 inches, measuring from the ground up. • Height of top strand from ground shall be 42 inches. • Minimum length of 6 ft high quality steel t-posts to be used. • Steel t-posts shall be pounded into the ground such that the spade is completely buried. • Minimum length of 8 ft. Cedar Posts to be used. • Cedar posts shall be buried 3 ft. • Metal: Wood Post Ratio will be 5:1...
