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Horse FencingOverview
There's nothing prettier than a nice straight fence, and nothing that will create more of an eyesore than one that sags or buckles along its path. If you put your new fence on even ground, the job is simple and the results are lovely. What can you do if your ground is uneven? You improvise and make it work to your advantage. There are two ways to make sure your fence project turns out nicely depending on the degree of ground variance. Choose one of them and don't skimp on time and work. A little effort now will ensure a result you will be pleased with for years to come.
What to Do About Uneven Ground
Step 1
Dig a ditch for your fence path that creates an even setting if the variances in ground levels are less than one foot. While it takes a little more effort to use this method, the end results will be the very best. Setting the fence down on a single level path gives the top line of the fence a consistent even pattern that is most pleasing to the eye. Avoiding the extra work will create a fence like the one shown that is just uneven enough to look ragged.
Step 2
Lift the fence above the highest point. If there is one single point where your ground raises up you can lift the panel involved to the new height and continue at the new level. This will create a rise in the top line of the fence but it will still be a level, even rise that continues at the new height.
Step 3
Backfill any gaps under the new height of the fence created by the rise.
Step 4
Consider a different type of fencing that sets off the ground if your ground has drastic rise and fall areas in several spots.
Step 5
Create a concrete footing if you are determined to have a ground contact fence line setting on many drastic levels of dirt. In order to make a concrete footing, build a temporary channel along the fence path level on top as high as the highest area of actual ground. Dig out your post holes and set fence posts. Fill the channel with concrete and let it set. Install fencing along the new "ground-level" concrete footing for a beautifully even top line that will not sag.
