Thank you so much! I’ve been scouring RUclips trying to find a video exactly like this, it’s a year later and there still isn’t much about how to install a windbreak fence from start to finish so thank you! Very helpful!
Great video, thank you. In my experience, plastic zip ties don't do weel with UV, and get brittle and fall aprat after a few months, I'd be happy to see an update after a year or so, it maybe different in different climates. As for your cable on which you hang the wind-breaker, you can get tensors which are like 80 cents a piece, you clip the wire and hook both ends, and then you just need to tighten a screw to add tension. Even metal wire will start sagging after some time. It's great seeing your project come along, I'm always happy when I see one of your new videos.
This is very helpful thank you. It's just what I needed to see as I have some of this fabric and needed to know how to protect my veg at the alottment.
I had missed your videos for a few weeks and went back and watch them. I cannot believe how much you’ve accomplished in the last 10 or 11 months. It finally looks like a real Homestead. I know it’s a lot of work still and you must be very tired at the end of the day and often frustrated but you have accomplished so much. It’s a bit like the pioneers here in the United States back 150 years ago. I spent time in Ireland back 15 years ago for a few years as I was seeing a guy from Ireland we were back-and-forth. My big mistake was not staying when he asked me to. While it’s a country like every other with its problems it’s so much nicer Country than any I have visited because your average Irishman is way more decent than in most parts of the world though they don’t seem to realize it. Best of luck to you I’ll keep watching cheers .
Great job. Inventive, easy and practical, like many of your solutions. Thank you for making and sharing. My only wee comment would be that (normally) the white zip ties are not UV resistant and may/will crack over time... something worth checking and just my tuppence worth. 😉
45 degree post at the ends joined to a short crossmember, which you bury underground, would add strength. I think as the ground softens in heavy rain the end posts will start to lean over. Keep it up though,you’re doing well.
Here is a suggestion to help you drive in your staples into a fence post: Do as you have been doing but, once the staple has been started, hold your pliers next to the post - opposite side of where the staple is, then hammer in the staple. It helps keep the post from bouncing around too much. Hope that makes sense.
I can only learn from consequences 😜 if the deer come down I'll do something about it but for now they don't seem to get too close, my neighbour saw 10-20 of them come out the other side of the forest last week
1.6 meters would be the better post spacing for fencing. Cable ties work well it laths of wood hammer on each post is better. The auger do I ne turn and lit out the soil but better not to use it at all. I did 70 meters of wind break for a hedge last month with cable ties great job
When u compare your ur progress from the start to now, it honesty crazy to see how far you've come
Very inspirational
Thank you so much! I’ve been scouring RUclips trying to find a video exactly like this, it’s a year later and there still isn’t much about how to install a windbreak fence from start to finish so thank you! Very helpful!
Great video! You must be very proud of yourself, and rightly so. Your place is coming along very nicely.
Nice to hear that you have a bird encouraging you with its cheery song :)
Kyle, great work, had a laugh when you said you made a "mistake" with top wire, but you got a great solution and job done..mighty 👍
Good job. Maybe consider planting for a living windbreak for the future.
Kyle, you did a great of putting the windbreak in! You also did a great job of explaining what you were doing.😊👏👏
Great video, thank you. In my experience, plastic zip ties don't do weel with UV, and get brittle and fall aprat after a few months, I'd be happy to see an update after a year or so, it maybe different in different climates. As for your cable on which you hang the wind-breaker, you can get tensors which are like 80 cents a piece, you clip the wire and hook both ends, and then you just need to tighten a screw to add tension. Even metal wire will start sagging after some time. It's great seeing your project come along, I'm always happy when I see one of your new videos.
This is very helpful thank you. It's just what I needed to see as I have some of this fabric and needed to know how to protect my veg at the alottment.
A great relief to see the brief guest appearance from your dog; he hasn’t appeared of late and I was getting concerned. Phew! 🥹
I had missed your videos for a few weeks and went back and watch them. I cannot believe how much you’ve accomplished in the last 10 or 11 months. It finally looks like a real Homestead. I know it’s a lot of work still and you must be very tired at the end of the day and often frustrated but you have accomplished so much. It’s a bit like the pioneers here in the United States back 150 years ago. I spent time in Ireland back 15 years ago for a few years as I was seeing a guy from Ireland we were back-and-forth. My big mistake was not staying when he asked me to. While it’s a country like every other with its problems it’s so much nicer Country than any I have visited because your average Irishman is way more decent than in most parts of the world though they don’t seem to realize it. Best of luck to you I’ll keep watching cheers .
Great job. Inventive, easy and practical, like many of your solutions. Thank you for making and sharing. My only wee comment would be that (normally) the white zip ties are not UV resistant and may/will crack over time... something worth checking and just my tuppence worth. 😉
Brilliant good luck with it it looks great 👍
everything is coming together nicely. Been watching Mossy for about 4 years now and glad to find you there and now here on your own channel.
Hi Kyle. Thanks for the tutorial
Great job 👌👌.
I like this windbreak, it is going to save all your plants
As you can see l, I used to drive for Barna....just spotted your bins there. Great video as I'm doing this myself in the next few days.
45 degree post at the ends joined to a short crossmember, which you bury underground, would add strength. I think as the ground softens in heavy rain the end posts will start to lean over. Keep it up though,you’re doing well.
Ah your turning into a pure genius on the land especially coming from the urban. Wishing you all the very best 👌
Great work and great video Kyle.
Good job Kyle . Wish I’d of known that staple holding method when I did my 150 meters of fencing 🙄. Would of saved my fingers taking a beating 😂
Yes I've learned from many many smashed fingers 😂
Yes. Thanks for that. Simple and effective.
Here is a suggestion to help you drive in your staples into a fence post: Do as you have been doing but, once the staple has been started, hold your pliers next to the post - opposite side of where the staple is, then hammer in the staple. It helps keep the post from bouncing around too much. Hope that makes sense.
Makes perfect sense!
Great stuff Kyle! Learned lots. Happy Solstice 😊🌱💚🙏✨
Dog at 4:20, "Wtf?? We Buddhists now??" 😆
My girlfriend overheard it and actually thought I was watching a meditation video when he was banging in those posts 😂
@@robscoble1579 Haha! 😆👌
Hi mate just a small tip, if you put your staples in at 45 degrees thay don't split the posts and fall out
Great video, Kyle. Had an idea. If you had done it all around with a little door you might also prevent deer coming in for a snack .. 😉
I can only learn from consequences 😜 if the deer come down I'll do something about it but for now they don't seem to get too close, my neighbour saw 10-20 of them come out the other side of the forest last week
Great video, good instructions and helpful advice.
Looks a good job, well done.
1.6 meters would be the better post spacing for fencing. Cable ties work well it laths of wood hammer on each post is better. The auger do I ne turn and lit out the soil but better not to use it at all. I did 70 meters of wind break for a hedge last month with cable ties great job
Lovely job 😌 Question: Will the posts be secure enough without using concrete, given that your soil is somewhat waterlogged? 🌊
Yes, my soil is heavy clay it should hold well enough :) I'll make adjustments if necessary
@@thebridgemanscottage might not want it there forever either. So these would be removable.
Have used chicken wire in past and this works to reduce wind
Looking pretty good Kyle :) 😀
Great job! What sides of your garden did you fence--north & west I imagine?
South and East, I need to block off from the West too but I've another plan for that :)
Well done! Will all the trees you planted eventually be a good windbreak?
When are the chooks arriving?
This day next week :)
Not long until the Ladies arrive... :D
7.5 days! :D
@@thebridgemanscottage mmmm that sounds interesting.
Can you let me know where you got your auger and fence post rammer and an idea of price, thanks. Great video and have got some good advice
I got them from Screwfix.ie I can't remember the prices of them but they're reasonable
I am far too protective of my Victorinox Swisstool multitool to cut wires on projects near my home. I alway fetch a cheapo plier...
Awesome!
How about threading the wire through the holes on the windbreak?
Could be done, but a lot more time consuming! If a hole breaks with the cable tie you can just use another one!
Are you going to do a video on how to break wind properly?
I don't eat fibre, I'm not the best man to ask 😂
@@thebridgemanscottage Hah! True. Vegans, enjoy your "healthy" dysbiosis.
Can you share what product you are using? What size is the mesh?
I got mine from Fruithill Farm
www.fruithillfarm.com/plant-care-protection/crop-protection-nets-crop-cover/windbreak-netting-7139.html
Sorry I just need to know `why` do you need to protect the plants from the wind? Most of those would do just fine in windy conditions, no?
Wind can be pretty rough out here
Black will last a few years. Also line wire seems thin
Wow