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Wire and Plastic Mesh & Fence - How to Make a Choice

There are so many different types of plastic and wire meshes and fences available that making the correct choice for your project can be difficult. And the limited choices available at most retail stores may not meet your requirements. The big box stores have no interest in stocking anything more than the basic commodity items. There are many specifications that just aren't available - wire or plastic mesh and fence that may be just what you need.

Before you make a final decision on the product you want, make sure you have thought about and thoroughly considered all your options. The following questions may help you decide:

• Why do I need or want a fence?
• What do I hope to accomplish with this fence?
• Will the fence solve the problem or satisfy the need?
  
• Will the fence serve multiple purposes?
• Do I want the fence or mesh to last a long time?
• Are there any requirements that determine the mesh size that I want to use?
• Should the fence act as a barrier to keep something in or keep something out of an area?
• Where can I go and how do I get answers to my questions about the right product to use?
• When is it better to use a woven instead of a welded wire fence or mesh?
  
• Are there unique environmental factors that could potentially shorten the lifetime of the fence?
• Would it be better for me to use plastic or wire mesh or fence?
• Does my project require a lot of labor and expense that I will need to repeat if I use a less costly product with a shorter lifetime?             
  
• Does it make more sense for me to use a more expensive product with a longer lifetime?
• Is the appearance of the fence or mesh an important consideration?
• Is a plastic mesh really strong enough to use?
• Is one product more difficult to install than another?
• How tall a fence do I need?
• Are some fences easier to install if the ground is not level but has dips and rises?
• Are there any local codes or ordinances that put restrictions on my fence?
• Do I want the fence to blend into the background as much as possible?

This list represents only some of the questions you may have. Hopefully it may suggest some aspects you have not considered. Some other blogs here may be able to help you answer additional questions.