How to install a deer net

Introduction

Installing a deer net is one way to prevent damage to your garden, landscaping and crops caused by these herbivores. Deers can wipe out your garden in a matter of days, devouring foliage, flowers and fruit, sometimes even tearing up the grass. If you want to keep them away, the best solution is to install a deer net.

Installing a deer net is not complicate, but rather a simple process. Before you start, you need to choose the right type of mesh for your garden or landscaping. Galva wire mesh, plastic-coated mesh, polyester mesh, stainless steel mesh, and others are available. Each of these variables offers different characteristics and aspects. Depending on the area where you are going to install the mesh. As well as the environment, you will have to take into account all these factors to choose the best option.

Once you have decided on the material, it is time to measure and mark the installation site

If you are putting a mesh along a fence or wall, focus the installation inside the posts. Once that’s done, take measurements and mark with paint or powder coating so it’s easy to see. Next, you need to find the points where the mesh will be install. To do this, accurately measure the perimeter of the area, so you will have an idea of the amount of rods needed to mount it. Then, make mud and bury the rods in the ground. The number of stakes depends on the height of the mesh. Usually three or four rods are sufficient for most screens.

Finally, attach the mesh to the supports using wires or hooks. You have to make sure to fix it firmly, especially at the corners. Finally, examine the mesh closely to make sure that all the wires are carefully tension.

You are now ready to enjoy a deer-free garden. If you have followed all the steps in this guide, your deer net will be install correctly. Remember that, regardless of the material chosen, the key is to tension the netting properly, only then will you get the best results.

a closer shot of the deer net
If installing the netting along a fence, it is recommended to center the netting on the inside of the posts.

Materials required to install an anti-deer net

Anti-deer netting is an essential material for any rural landowner or garden owner as it provides a physical barrier to keep deer away. This is useful for keeping gardens free of weeds and wild plants, as well as protecting crops from deer. It is constructed of commercial grade quality galvanized steel wire, twisted together to form a mesh. This offers resistance to corrosion and damage, and the hitch prevents deer from jumping the mesh. However, there are some additional considerations and materials required to install a sturdy deer net.

A mesh must be choose that is appropriate for the exact location. The mesh needs to be tall enough to keep deer out, but also strong enough to withstand wind and weather. Generally, the standard mesh size is 6 to 8 feet tall, but depending on the location, it can be reinforce even more.

Instead, boundary wire is generally place between 10 and 20 feet wide. The boundary wire is design to give the landowner a reference line for locating the screen and for netting the land beyond the boundary. To hold the boundary wire in place, wood or metal posts are need. If the terrain is particularly uneven, additional posts may be need.

In addition to the mesh and boundary wire, tools and materials are needed to properly position the mesh

These include pliers to cut and glue the wire, pick pliers to hold the border wire, tension rods to secure the mesh to the border wire, applicators and metal staples to secure the mesh to the border wire, pulleys to hoist the mesh, step form for the mesh, cement to set the posts, and pliers to cut the mesh.

Once the materials are in place, it is time to begin the installation. The first part is to bury the border posts. This should be done with cement to ensure that the posts are firmly in place. Next, the border wire should be wrapp around the posts using the pulleys. The mesh is then stretch along the border wire, leaving a wide space between the mesh rolls. Stringers and step forms should be use to hold the mesh in place. These are metal brackets that are bolted to the posts to hold the mesh securely. In addition, the staple applicator should be use to secure the mesh to the boundary wire.

Once the installation is complete, the ground is disturbed and a freshly planted grass cover is applied to cover the feet of the mesh to complete the project. Installing deer netting is a laborious task, but the end result pays off by providing a physical barrier to keep deer away from the cages.

Protect your garden with the deer barrier mesh
Deer netting is an essential netting suitable for any landowner, providing a physical barrier to keep deer out.

Care to be take during the installation of a deer net

Installing a deer net can be an excellent way to protect your property from deer that can be a costly nuisance. However, if proper care is not follow during the installation of a screen, it can be ineffective and, potentially, dangerous.

It is important to follow the proper steps when installing a deer net. The first step is to make sure the area is completely clear before beginning. Include any nearby lawns, any existing wire fencing, and any debris. If possible, be sure to mark the location of the posts with paint splatters to help prevent the posts from touching.

Next, make sure all tools for the installation are of the highest quality possible. It is essential to have heavy-duty scissors to cut the mesh to size. In addition, the posts should be as strong as possible to resist deer browsing. If the material of the posts is not adequate to support the weight of the mesh, the job will not be effective.

After this is where the installation should begin

The installer should start at the ends of the mesh and work toward the center. The mesh must be properly tension so that it does not bend or stretch more than it should. When reaching the center of the mesh, the installer should install a solid post to ensure that the mesh stays in place.

The final step in installing an anti-cyborg screen is to make sure that the screen fits snugly in the desired location. This can be accomplish with clamps or staples on the posts. The use of these clamps/staples prevents the screen from sliding to the ground in high winds. This avoids the need to reinstall the mesh in the future.

Installing a deer net is a simple process, but precautions must be take to ensure that the screen performs its function safely and efficiently. Following the step-by-step instructions in the manual to ensure that all materials are correct and the screen is properly fitted is critical to a safe and efficient installation. If these precautions are take properly, the deer net will efficiently defend the property from deer for many years to come.

metal pipe door with deer-proof screen
One of the many benefits of deer netting is its simple installation, but precautions must be taken to ensure that the netting performs its function safely and effectively.