The Fence Post

So That They Shift No More! 

Carting rocks around from one place to another can be a risky business. And yet, you need to get them from the source to the dealer and then ultimately to the job site.

Rocks Controlled

You pile them on a pallet, but how do you keep them from rolling around? How do you make sure they don't roll off the truck and smash onto a passing vehicle? How do you safely restrain them?

Secure Rocks Using Wire Mesh

Have peace of mind as you roll along. Be free from worry, knowing that your stones are securely wrapped in wire mesh. They will reach their destination without incident.

Wrapping Stone Pallets--Options

• Woven wire mesh - 20 gauge, 18 gauge, 16 gauge, 12½ gauge
• 1", 1½", 2" hexagonal mesh
• 2" x 2", 2" x 4" "square" mesh
• galvanized before, galvanized after and vinyl coated finish
• Welded wire mesh - 16 gauge, 14 gauge, 12½ gauge, 11 gauge, 10½ gauge
• mesh sizes: ½" x ½", ½" x 1", ½" x 2", ½" x 3", 1" x 1"
• mesh sizes: 1" x 2", 1½" x 1½", 2" x 2", 3" x 2", 1½" x 4", 2" x 4"
• galvanized before, galvanized after and vinyl coated finish

Secure Animals: Containment and Exclusion

There are many different styles of woven wire fence that can be successfully used in zoo displays. These wire fencing products can also be put to use around the home, farm, and public areas such as parks and recreational areas. Think of these fences when you have any situation where animals need to be contained or excluded.

Double Wattled Cassowary & 2" x 4" woven wire mesh - Birmingham Zoo

 12.5 gauge, 2" x 4" mesh

Woven 2" x 4" mesh is made with heavier 10 gauge selvage wires running along the top and bottom edge of the fence. This gives the fencing greater strength. Strong 12.5 gauge wire makes up the balance. A third piece of 12.5 gauge wire forms a smooth stiff knot around the horizontal and one-piece vertical wires securely holding them together. Knotted construction gives the fence some flexibility, making it easier to install on uneven ground. Woven 2" x 4" mesh is available in three different finishes: Class 1 galvanized, Class 3 galvanized, and Class 3 black. It can be used effectively with very large birds, other animals such as dogs, horses, zebras, and any other animal that requires a strong fence. 

Woven 2" x 2" wire mesh fence on sides of display - Franklin Park Zoo

16 gauge, 2" x 2" mesh

Made with the same knotted construction as the 2" x 4' fencing, this lighter-weight woven wire fence is made using 14 gauge wires on top and bottom and 16 gauge wires for the filler. As with its heavier brother, the fencing has inherent flexibility. 2" x 2" mesh can be used with birds and other small animals - situations where a lighter fence will be effective.

Deer and Wildlife Fence

Woven Deer and Wildlife Fence - Franklin Park Zoo

Woven from 12.5 gauge high tensile wire, this strong heavily galvanized fencing can be used with many different kinds of animals. All feature spacing between horizontal wires that graduate from small at the bottom to large at the top. Heights range from 4' through 10'. Horizontal and vertical wires are held together with fixed knot construction. Deer and wildlife fencing is available with a Class 3 galvanized finish. Some heights have a Class 3 black finish. The strength and height make this an ideal fence to use with a wide range of animals.

Deer fence gateway - Birmingham Zoo

 Do you have any unusual animals that you want to keep in - or out? Check out our Emu blog.

 Cintoflex--Flexible, Non-Toxic, and Easy to Install

Cintoflex, a Tenax fencing product, was designed as a replacement for an alternative to galvanized hexagonal chicken wire netting. Made from high-density polyethylene, Cintoflex can withstand environmental stresses such as UV rays and extremes of temperature. These black polyethylene poultry net meshes are produced by a patented stretching and extruding process. The netting is manufactured as a continuous net, possessing strength associated with wire netting. Cintoflex is non-toxic. It is unaffected by contaminants such as acids generated on a poultry farm.

Versatile Cintoflex Plastic Netting Advantages:

• Lightweight
• Flexible
• Completely recyclable
• Easy to handle
• Easy to install
• Will not rot, rust or corrode
• No rough edges to injure you or your animals
• Easy to store - requires less space
• Available in four different mesh sizes
• Black color blends with the background becoming virtually invisible
• Multiple overlaps are eliminated in installations where height is required

• • Perimeter protection
  • Bird exclusion
  • Deer control
  • Protection of trees, shrubs, and berries
  • Aviaries
  • Litter and debris control
  • Pond protection

White-Headed Buffalo Weaver Display

16 Gauge, Black Vinyl Coated 1" x 1" Mesh

When constructing their displays and fencing their walkways, zoos frequently use welded wire meshes that have been vinyl coated. There are several reasons this type of material is chosen. Vinyl coated products are:

• Easy to clean and maintain
• Available in a variety of mesh sizes - from ¼" x ¼" to 4" x 4"
• Available in different gauges - from light weight 23 gauge to heavy 10.5 gauge
• Attractive and aesthetically pleasing
• Very durable and long lasting 
• Strong and safe protection for birds and other animals

  

White Crested Laughing Thrushes   Chestnut Mandible Toucan   Tawny Frogmouth Owl 

14 gauge, black vinyl coated 1" x 2" mesh

Vinyl coated welded wire products can be used in many different areas and for many different purposes including but not limited to: 

• Bird displays
• Displays of mammals
• Effective crowd control
• Fences along walkways
• Safety mesh for railings

All pictures show the different ways the Birmingham Zoo uses vinyl coated welded wire products.