This is an excellent example of our Ezibuild orchard structure recently installed in Bridgetown, by the beautiful Blackwood River. It’s a beautiful structure – in this case, we didn’t need to install external anchors or box strainers to hold the poles in place; the 200mm diameter poles were set a metre down in heavy ground, which was sufficient to prevent them from moving in a structure this size.
We have also developed a neater and more straightforward method for securing the netting on the outside corners of the poles, where the two sides meet. A straight 2.5mm cut along the length of the pole is made before the net is put in place, with the orientation of the cut on the outward face of the pole. This is used as a channel for the PVC-coated wire to pin the netting in place once it has been stretched in the correct position around the pole from both sides and temporarily pinned in place. The wire needs to be tapped into the channel with a hammer, but once in place, it is very secure. A few galvanised clout nails along the length ensure it will never move.
Many thanks to Michael and Anne for choosing Crackpots Rural!
To learn more about our Ezibuild orchard structures, visit the short video on our website or contact us at 9337 2211. We offer a free manual and step-by-step instruction video, and we can supply all the necessary gear, including our premium black 6-ply bird netting, which comes with a 10-year warranty.
As the photos show, it’s an effective way to keep birds and other vermin away from your precious fruit trees.
