A barbed wire fence consists of strands of barbed wire (round wire woven with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strands) that are attached to heavy steel H-Braces or pull posts and then stretched across long fence lines for tensile strength and attached to T-Posts. At Metro Fence Installation Company OKC we only use welded Steel H-Braces and 12.5 gauge barbed wire.

Since this style is the most simplistic form of fencing available, it is quick to install and extremely cost effective, especially when you have a large space to enclose such as a farm or ranch. Barbed wire fences are normally only allowed on commercial properties such as rural farmland; therefore, you normally cannot install a barbed wire fence in your backyard.

In urban settings such as the OKC Metro, barbed wire can be an accent on top of a commercial grade chain link fence that is used to prevent intruders from scaling the fence, but it cannot be used atop residential chain link fences, barbed wire can be extremely dangerous to humans and animals alike so it is normally kept out of most residential settings.

Why is a barbed wire fence a good option?

Barbed wire is great for securing access because any person or animal trying to pass through it faces discomfort and potential injury due to the barbs. The fence is quickly installed and requires less material and therefore is a low cost option to construct over a long stretch and is effective for the protection of animals, people, and things.

What is barbed wire fencing used for?

Normally, barbed wire fence is used in the OKC Metro for keeping livestock contained. This keeps valuable animals safe from cars, other animals, or any other type of hazard.  However, barbed wire fences are often used inside or close to city limits for property line markers and they also make great commercial fences. 

How to prepare your area for a barbed wire fence

You should start with an accurate map of the area of your property where you want the barbed wire fence installed. Knowing your property lines for an accurate fencing quote before we come out is vital as the quote can change drastically on large properties. You will also want to know what you will be containing with your barbed wire fence because this will determine the material and height of the fence. For example, you don’t want livestock trying to jump over the fence because they could get hurt.

Contact us for a quote for your barbed wire fencing installation today!