Ag Mech I- Unit 4.09: Fencing

On a board fence, the fence will be stronger if the

• boards are thinner

• joints are on the same posts

• joints are staggered

• posts are smaller

What type of fences are commonly used around the home, barns and sheds?

• barbed wire

• board

• electric

• woven wire

What type of fences is used for small animals such as sheep and goats or a combination of small and large animals?

• barbed wire

• board

• electric

• woven wire

Compared to gateposts and corner posts, line posts are

• wider

• the same size

• smaller

• taller

What wood posts have the greatest durability?

• ash

• pine

• oak

• treated