Round or half round posts?

[Marv99]

Hi,
I've recently brought a 5 acre field. I'm planning on dividing the field into 2 using wooden posts and electric. I'm also trying to keep costs to a minimum so I have funds for a field shelter when the planning comes through. I had planned on using 3 inch round posts. However half round posts or 2 inch posts are cheaper. Has anyone got any advice on which to use? I should also mention there are sheep in the field too. Thanks

 

[Tinsel Trouble]

I used 5-6" round posts, they were 6' long and driven 2' into the ground, but I have a cheeky pony that was trying to double barrel and test out the posts whilst we were fencing (the rails weren't even up!)

 

[Bertolie]

I have recently sectioned off one of my paddocks using 5" half rounds which were the same price as the 3" rounds. I think as long as they are rammed in well then it doesn't matter which ones you use.

 

[Dolcé]

If it is purely for electric fencing then the 2" rounds are the cheapest and look the nicest too, we pay £1 each plus vat, they are perfectly adequate as long as the horses cannot rub on them, the electric stops this. The bonus is they are also dead easy to put in! Obviously if you wanted to attach wire then you would need a much heavier post.

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

If for electric, choose which you want, but if you ever want to sell, buyers will prefer rounds. If the fence may ever ever be used as a fence in its own right, rounds are much better.

For me, rounds win every time, fencing is something where doing it properly and once is cheaper in the long run as so much of the cost is the labour/machinery.

I would bite the bullet and put in decent posts.

 

[Baby-G12]

If for electric, choose which you want, but if you ever want to sell, buyers will prefer rounds. If the fence may ever ever be used as a fence in its own right, rounds are much better.

For me, rounds win every time, fencing is something where doing it properly and once is cheaper in the long run as so much of the cost is the labour/machinery.

I would bite the bullet and put in decent posts.

agree with this, extra cost not much more, and basically same amount of work to put either in.

 

[Dancing Queen]

Half rounds are easier to get a flush fit with the rails. More aesthetically pleasing.

Half rounds and Half round rails!

 

[Suechoccy]

Lekkie fencing: 2.5" round is fine. Half might look a bit odd.

Post-and-rail fencing: 4, 5 or 6" thickness is essential. Doesn't matter whether round, halfround or square. If you try to economise by buying 2.5" posts when post-and-railing, it doesn't work as horses rub on the rails and the thin posts snap off at ground level.