Description
No-Climb fence kit notes: These fence kits are engineered to exclude or contain animals that climb. That makes this kit a practical option for projects where climbing animals need to be kept either inside or outside the fenced area. A great example of a perfect application is for cat or dog containment. These kits contain adjustable solid steel extenders that slide over and mount on the top of support posts create a canopy that animals aren't able to climb over. The height of the fence kit includes the post extender.
For example, an 8ft fence kit has 7 foot finished height above ground posts - the post extender raises the overall height to 8 feet above ground. The highest point is the top of the post extender. For this 6 x 330 Strong kit, review the finished height, no-climb extender setup, mesh selection, and installation layout before ordering to confirm the configuration matches your project.
What’s included
- 28 black steel 1 ⅝”, 5’ finished height fence posts
- 28 black powder-coated solid steel no-climb post extenders
- 28 caps for posts (installed on posts already)
- 28 no-dig ground sleeves for posts
- 28 locking set screws installed in sleeves (makes posts removable or permanent - patent pending)
- 1 8’ x 330’ roll of Critterfence® 700 GRB black poly fence mesh
- 1 large driving anvil for post sleeves per order (if multiple kits are ordered, only one anvil is shipped)
- 12 10” 120lb breaking strength black fence ties, 100 pack
- 4 white warning banners, 14 pack
- fence instructions
These fence kits don't include a metal bottom wire base for chewing protection or overlapped fencing staked to the ground. If you need a ground overlap or a chew barrier base for the project, review other kit styles before ordering.
As an option in this fence kit, you can choose fence mesh formulated with Bitterfence® anti-chew additive. Bitterfence® combines the properties of traditional poly deer fence with additives as a chew deterrent. These additives are captured in the polymer itself to protect the material from chewing. This option can be useful for projects where chewing pressure is a concern and added deterrence is preferred.
Notes:
Posts are round galvanized inside and out and then black powder-coated. The no-dig sleeves are heavily galvanized inside and out for extreme long-life. Ground sleeves go into the ground 30", and the finished height of the fence posts is the height above ground (for example, 8’ finished height is 8’ above the ground once the sleeve is in the ground and the post has been installed into the sleeve). This means the listed finished height refers to the installed above-ground height, not the total post length before installation.
All posts with ground sleeves can be installed permanently or made removable. No-dig ground sleeves get driven into the ground with a sledgehammer, posts then slide inside the sleeve and lock in with a locking set screw (patent pending). To remove posts for seasonal protection or to move your fence: 1) cut fence ties holding fence to posts; 2) roll up fencing; and 3) slide the post up out of the sleeve.
To make posts permanent, tighten the locking set screw in each sleeve to prevent the post from spinning or coming up out of the post. This gives customers the flexibility to choose a removable or more permanent installation based on the layout and seasonal needs of the fence.
For rocky or heavily compacted ground, we suggest using a San Angelo digging bar to pilot the hole for sleeves (instructions with kit). You can also use a powered drill or hammer drill with our sleeve auger bit.
Tensioning & Tensioning Kit Notes:
Tensioning - tensioning the above fence kit is optional. All of our fencing has structure, meaning that, after unrolling the fence material, it will reasonably stand up on its own. With the proper post spacing allocated in each kit, the fence material won't sag. Other fencing types (we do not sell any of this material!) are similar to soccer netting or flat strand fencing, where, unless you pull the material up, it will fall back down.
If you want additional support or a tighter finished appearance, you can add a tension cable using the kit options above. If you decide to add a tension cable, we suggest using the tension kit upgrade option in the kit dropdown menu above. We will ship you the right amount of post cable collars, tension cable, and Gripple tensioning connectors for the kit you're ordering.
This option includes enough cable and hardware to do two cable positions. Usually, they are at the top and either 1) where the bottom wire meets the top fencing [if applicable], 2) at 30" for additional support against animals running into the fence, or 3) 6" from the ground to help prevent animals from pushing up under your fence.
As a general rule, choose steel cable if you are suspending your fence only from the posts in your kit, and choose monofilament cable if you're going to use a mix of posts and trees. Trees will grow and also move when there's wind; monofilament cable will stretch. This helps the tensioning setup better match the way the fence will be supported across the property.
If you decide to tension these no-climb fence kits, the suggested wire placement is where the poly fence meets the bottom wire (if applicable) and on the top of the fence before the canopy starts to form. It's not suggested that you tension the canopy because it creates a stable platform for animals to jump and land on. Tensioning in this case would be to create a more taut-looking finished fence and also to add extra structure to the fence. Keeping your tensioning below the canopy helps preserve the intended no-climb function of the angled extender design.
What's not included:
- Corners and ends, suggested for right angles, which brace against the tension put on the fence
- 2 ½” collars for corners and ends, need two for each corner or end purchased
- A hogringer hand tool (optional but faster) to connect each strand of cable to your fencing. An 11/16 ringer with 1000 rings or a faster 9/16 commercial-grade ringer supports the use of stainless steel hogrings
- For large projects, a Gripple tensioning tool. Allows for highest possible tension. Corners and ends must also be used
Updated product note
Before ordering, confirm that the 6 x 330 Strong no-climb layout, selected Bitterfence® option, ground sleeve choice, and optional tensioning setup match your project. For layouts with right angles, trees, buildings, chewing pressure, or higher-tension needs, review the accessory items above so the kit is matched to the way the fence will be installed.
