H Braces

An H brace is the corner or end assembly that lets a fence hold tension. Two posts set with a crossbar between them take the pull of the wire, so the corner does not lean in and drag the whole line with it.

Every fence has a few places that carry the load: corners, gates, and the ends of long runs. Those are the spots where a proper H brace decides whether the fence stays tight for years or sags after the first wet season.

Braces are set in the ground, crossbar in place, and often with a diagonal for extra support. Getting them deep and square is most of the work of building a fence that lasts. On a place that builds and repairs its own fencing, brace material is worth keeping on hand.