Underground Fence Layouts

The layout designs below are among the most popular.

When doing any of the "Double Loop" installations, the wires must be separated by at least three feet. A Double Loop is necessary only when enclosing less than all four sides of the property. This is required in these situations so the wire can make a continuous loop.

Wire Guide

Use this guide to determine how much wire you need to enclose your yard. These figures are estimates, based on typical layouts. You may need more wire if you're doing interior loops to boundary off gardens, swimming pools or other protected areas. We will provide you wire in 500 foot increments on 500 or 1,000 foot spools. We use only 18 gauge, solid core, direct burial wire.

For larger areas, use the following formula: Multiply the total acreage by 43,000- i.e. 10 acres x 43,000 = 430,000.

Find the square root of the above number - square root of 430,000 = 656 (this is the length of each side of a 10 acre area that is square in shape. Even if your area is not square, if you multiply this number by four, this is the approximate length of the four sides of a 10 acre area.)

Therefore, one would need approximately 2,625 feet of wire to enclose the perimeter of a 10 acre area. You will need additional wire to run from the transmitter to the perimeter and/or for any interior loops, etc.

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