Centaur^® HTP^® Frequently Asked Questions

Our proprietary fencing product is a flexible High Tensile Polymer (HTP) material that is a blend of impact modifiers, UV stabilizers, and anti-fungicides.

Formulated for strength, durability and appearance under any temperature and climatic conditions, HTP^® fencing material is color-fast, stain resistant and mildew resistant.

Centaur^® HTP^® withstands temperature conditions from -40°F to 200°F without becoming brittle or experiencing any kind of polymer breakdown.

Centaur^® HTP^® is mechanically bonded* to a steel wire or wires (see Centaur Products for details). Mechanical bonding means that the wire and polymer are joined during manufacture. As the polymer is cooled, it shrinks tightly around the wires. This creates a natural link between wire and polymer, while allowing each to expand and contract in temperature changes without pulling and degrading the polymer.

*A mechanically bonded fence will last much longer than a molecularly bonded fence. A molecular bond occurs when another chemical, a glue, is introduced to fuse the wire and polymer together. When temperature changes occur between the molecularly bonded wire and polymer, the wire will pull and weaken or tear the polymer.

Yes, we send a detailed fence installation manual with every shipment, and provide technical assistance over the telephone. Following the installation manual will ensure warranty certification upon completion.

Centaur^® Has a network of professional installers throughout the United States. We can recommend upon request.

We recommend CCA-treated or Creosote Southern Yellow Pine. These fence posts are strong and will add to the safety of the fencing.

Typical: Corner/End Post 6"-8" x 8', Line Post 4"-5" x 8'.

We recommend 55"-56" as the standard post height on level terrain for horse fencing.

It depends on the lay of your land and the breed of horse you plan to contain.

For level to gentle terrain 12 foot spacing can be utilized.

As the terrain is more severe or curving you should consider closer spacing of 10 feet or 8 feet.

Keep in mind with closer spacing you will increase the strength of your fence.

This is best determined by the diameter of your pen. With a larger diameter the wider spacing can be utilized, but keep in mind with closer spacing you will increase the strength of your pen.

Note: All posts must be concreted and a length of 8'.

It's your choice.

Inside applications:
By utilizing a 3.5" ring shank nail or a 3" Decking Screw the rail and brackets will hold firmly to the posts.

Outside applications:
However, rails on the outside of the fence often look better.

Before you choose, consider this:
Placing the rail on the inside of the fence denies horses access to the fence posts, is the strongest method of installation, and is recommended to provide optimal safety performance.

For our Centaur^® HTP^®, Hot Rail^® HTP^® or CenFlex^® HTP^® Rail you can choose 3 or 4 rails.

For Coated Single Wires such as PolyPlus or White Lightning^®, we recommend a minimum of 5 strands, or you may choose a combination of both.

We recommend that you space the rails 9"-11" apart. 11” is the maximum amount of recommended spacing between rails for optimal safety performance.

For 4 Rail Fences, we suggest using these measurements (from the ground up to bottom of rails): 10", 23", 36", 49".

For 3 Rail Fences, we suggest using these measurements (from the ground up to the bottom of rails): 18", 33", 48".

These suggestions will give you a rail no lower than 10" and a height of 54". We do not recommend a rail any lower than 10" from ground level.

A single tension assembly will handle 660' of level ground. A double tension assembly will handle 660' of level ground each direction for a total of 1,320'. We recommend you subtract 200' for every directional or severe elevation change.

Absolutely!

However we recommend you install posts at 8' intervals to allow less gap if animals come into contact with rails. The closer post spacing will reduce the amount of flex.

It covers all manufacturer’s defects. This includes cracking, peeling, and chipping due to adverse weather. Abuse to the fence or natural disasters are not covered.