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Ardmore Fence Pros is the Ardmore starting point for pipe fence and pipe and cable fence. Describe how many feet of line you need, what animals it has to hold and how many gates, then request a free quote and a local fence contractor will call you back to walk the property.
Carter County has a long oilfield history, and used drill pipe and sucker rod have been turned into fence across the area for generations. Today you will see pipe rail fence along road frontage on US 70 and US 77, around horse pens and arenas, and at ranch entrances with tall pipe posts and an overhead header.
Pipe rail versus pipe and cable
A full pipe rail fence welds two to four horizontal pipe rails onto pipe posts. It is strong, safe for horses and very stiff. Pipe and cable uses pipe posts with tensioned steel cable strung through or across them. It costs less per foot and gives a little when an animal hits it, but it needs heavy braced corners to hold the tension. Some owners run pipe rail along the road and pipe and cable on the back pasture lines.
Ask whether the quote uses new or used pipe, what diameter and wall thickness, and how the posts will be capped so rain does not collect inside.
Setting posts in rocky ground
Pipe posts are usually driven or set in concrete. Driven posts go in fast in clay but can stop short on rock. Around Ardmore, and more so north toward the Arbuckles, the crew may have to drill. Ask how they plan to handle rock and whether the price changes if they hit it.
Welding, paint and gates
Clean welds and a good coat of primer and paint keep pipe from rusting at the joints. Ask whether painting is included and what color options there are. Pipe fence pairs naturally with heavy pipe gates and an automatic opener at the main drive; see gates and openers. For pasture lines that only need to hold cattle, barbed wire or woven wire may stretch the budget further.
Frequently asked questions
Is pipe fence safe for horses?
Pipe rail is a common horse fence because it has no barbs and stays visible. Ask about rail height and spacing for your animals.
Can pipe fence be built on a slope?
Yes. Rails can be stepped or follow the ground. Tell the contractor how the land falls so they can plan it.
Does pipe fence need upkeep?
Mostly paint. Touching up chips and repainting every several years keeps rust off the welds.
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