Aluminum and steel fences are famous for their long life expectancy. Under normal circumstances, well-maintained metal fencing can last 30 years or more. However, unusually harsh weather, heavy use, ...

A few months ago, I saw a photo of an old barbed-wire fence with each wire held in place by duct tape. I’ve never resorted to duct tape, but I’ve used other unusual methods to patch a fence. Our ranch ...

Some producers have sought to repair damaged fences only to find stretched wire is brittle and breaks. The tornado cut a swath a half-mile wide across the county and other damage came from hail or ...