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Vinyl Coated Welded Wire Mesh For Zoos

Written by Duncan Page | February 19, 2010

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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monkey cage display panel                    Walkway fence                     Observation deck safety inset 
                                                                                                                                                         1" x 1" mesh
 
Vinyl coated welded wire meshes and fencing are versatile products that will safely secure and protect your animals. They are also effective as exclusion barriers. Though initially more expensive, their long lifetime and attractive appearance make them appropriate for many different situations.
 
Do you either plan to or currently use these meshes?
 
All pictures show the different ways the Birmingham Zoo uses vinyl coated welded wire products.