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Fences, Welded or Woven?

February 28, 2011 | by Duncan Page

vinyl coated welded wire fences on post & rail

What are your goals for your fence?

Fences are available for every conceivable use and purpose. There are basically two types of manufactured wire fences: welded and woven. Read on for the benefits of these two very important types of wire...

Welded Wire Fence Characteristics

  • Welded wire products used as fences can be made in many different gauges - from heavy 4 gauge to lightweight 20 gauge. Lighter gauges and smaller meshes are available but are not recommended to be used as fencing by themselves
  • Mesh sizes can run from ½" to 6"
  • Most welded meshes made from steel are galvanized before weld (GBW), galvanized after weld (GAW), or vinyl coated (VC)  
  • Fences are rigid and square
  • Mesh openings are uniform and consistent in shape and size throughout the roll or panel - ideal for cages
  • Welded products can be harder to install over uneven ground                                             

dog behind 2"x4" mesh woven fences

Woven Wire Fence Characteristics

  • Woven wire products used as fences can vary between 9 gauge and 23 gauge                                                                      
  • Mesh sizes can run from ½" to 8"                                                                                                                                             
  • Wire finishes of woven meshes are similar to those that are welded: galvanized before weld (GBW), galvanized after weld (GAW), or vinyl coated (VC)                                                                                                                                                        
  • Fences that are woven are more flexible than welded products                                                                                                
  • Mesh openings are generally uniform and consistent in shape and size throughout the roll                                               
  • Woven meshes are easier to install over uneven ground. They can be "racked" to conform to the ups and downs         
  • Many of the fences used to enclose or exclude livestock are woven construction: deer, horses, poultry, and game birds  

grayscale photo of goat beside fence

Which style of fence will work best in your next project? Feel free to give us a ring if you want to ask about particulars. Call us toll-free (866) 328-5018

What kind of experiences have you had with either or both types of fences?

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