Barbed wire is a type of fencing that uses sharp, pointy barbs to deter crossing. It is most commonly used to make inexpensive fences or to add an existing layer of security to existing tall fences.

When it was originally designed, barbed wire was used primarily for restraining cattle. Due to how limited the options for effective fencing were before barbed wire was invented in the 1860’s, cattle were essentially free to roam as they pleased, severely limiting farming operations. Barbed wire became wildly popular thanks to being more easily available than other fencing options, especially in the prairies, where lumber was uncommon.

These days, barbed wire fencing is much more commonly seen as a security measure. When many people look at barbed wire fences, they see an impassable obstacle. Aside from discouraging intrusion, barbed wire fences are also useful for slowing down fleeing intruders and can injure people who try to pass through carelessly.

Barbed wire is also commonly used around construction sites to highlight that it is dangerous to enter the area. No matter what your barbed wire fencing needs are, the knowledgeable professionals at Viking Fence are available get the job done correctly.

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Barbed wire fences offer an inexpensive security fencing solution. Installing a barbed wire fence can be a time-consuming task. Fortunately, the professionals at Viking Fence Company can replace run-down fencing with a barbed wire fence, add barbed wire fencing to the top of your existing fence, or fence off a new area with barbed wire. Contact the Austin fence installation experts of Viking Fence at 800-252-8117 today for a free price quote.