How hard is it to assemble a DIY hog wire fence kit?
If you can use a drill and a tape measure, you can build this kit. Every part is sized to the section you order: the wire slides into the black steel track, and the track and frame go together with the included fastener pack. There's no welding and no wire to cut. A level and a square help you keep each section true before you hang it.
What colors does the DIY hog wire fence kit come in?
The wire comes in black, brown or silver. Black and brown are dip-coated over the galvanized steel, and silver leaves the bright zinc as the finish, which weathers to a soft gray. The steel track is black on every kit, so black wire gives the most seamless look. All three use the same 6-gauge steel wire, with the same 40-year warranty on the steel.
Do I need to cut the hog wire panel?
No. The 6-gauge panel comes sized to fit the steel track for your section, so you skip the bolt cutters, the grinder and the sharp cut ends that come with trimming welded wire yourself. Avoid cutting or drilling the steel at all, since altering it exposes bare edges and voids the steel warranty on that part.
What's the difference between this kit and premade framed hog wire panels?
Both use the same 6-gauge, hot-dipped and heavy galvanized wire. The kit ships flat-packed and you assemble each section, with a steel track holding the wire instead of wood in-lays. Our premade hog wire fence panels arrive built in our shop, ready to hang between posts. Choose the kit if you like to build; choose premade if you want the fastest install.
Is this the same as the Black Hog Wire Fence Kit?
No. This DIY kit is one section of hog wire with a steel track and a wood frame, and posts are sold separately. The Black Hog Wire Fence Kit is an all-steel fence, with steel posts and rails included. Choose the DIY kit for the look of wood, or the all-steel kit for a fence with no wood at all.
Can I use my own lumber for the frame?
Yes. Choose the Wire + Track Only option and you get the panel, the steel track set and the fasteners, ready to frame with your own lumber. It's a good way to match an existing fence, use a different wood species or build a frame in a size or profile we don't offer.
How many kits and posts do I need?
Each kit builds one section, 6' or 8' wide. Divide the length of your fence by the section width and round up to get the number of kits. For posts, order one more than the number of kits on a straight run, plus one at each corner and on both sides of a gate. Shop fence posts or enter your fence length in the fence calculator to price the whole run.
Can I build a hog wire fence on a slope?
Yes, by stepping it. Welded hog wire is rigid, so it won't bend to follow the ground the way rolled wire does. Instead, set each section level and step the posts down the hill, so the top of the fence drops in even steps. Expect a gap under the low end of each section, which you can fill with landscaping, gravel or a ground board.
Do I need to seal or stain the wood frame?
The lumber arrives pre-cut, so most builds need no extra cuts. If you trim pressure-treated lumber, seal every field cut with two coats of a copper-based end-cut preservative (minimum 1% copper) to protect the exposed wood. Cedar and pressure-treated frames don't need stain to resist rot, and left unfinished they weather to a soft silver gray. To keep the original color and reduce surface checking, apply an oil-based penetrating stain every few years. The wire and steel track need no paint or sealing.
How is the DIY kit delivered?
Flat-packed, on our own trucks. We deliver and unload your kits on your property, with no freight terminal pickup and no third-party carrier. Delivery is a flat rate for your zone, and your rate and estimated delivery date show in the estimate box on this page.
