Long runs, uneven ground and what lies beneath
Long fence lines cross changing ground. One stretch may be open pasture, the next a wet low spot, then a wooded edge with roots and fallen limbs. Red clay is common across the county, and shallow rock turns up in places, which affects how posts can be set and how long each hole takes.
Corners and ends carry the load on a long run, so brace assemblies need to be solid. A line that looks fine on day one can sag if the corner posts are undersized or poorly set. We also look for gullies and culverts along the line, since a fence has to cross them without trapping debris or washing out in a storm.
