Going Coastal
Stainless steel is well known for its strong resistance to rust and corrosion. Often specified for use in areas with a high potential of exposure to corrosive elements, stainless steel welded wire mesh and fence will last for many years. It is an especially fine product to use in coastal locations where the exposure to salt water and spray can rapidly degrade less robust products. Or use it in animal cages where it will stand up to the caustic effects of urine and feces. The smaller meshes make excellent barriers for nuisance wildlife exclusion.
An Extra Long Life of Service
Although initially more expensive, stainless steel products may have a longer lifetime than other types of welded and woven wire meshes and fences. The expense, the labor, the time and the hassle of replacement can be greatly reduced, if not eliminated.
Many specifications of welded stainless steel wire products are available in a variety of gauge, mesh and roll sizes. The most commonly used are listed below.
Type 304 - the most common grade, the classic 18/8 stainless steel with a composition of 18% chromium and 8% nickel.
23 gauge
1/4" x 1/4" mesh
21 gauge
1/3" x 1/3" mesh
19 gauge
1/2" x 1/2" mesh
18 gauge
1/3" x 1/3" mesh
16 gauge
- 1/2" x 1/2" mesh
- 1/2" x 1" mesh
- 1" x 1" mesh
- 2" x 2" mesh
14 gauge
- 1" x 1" mesh
- 1" x 2" mesh
- 2" x 2" mesh
Type 316 - the second most common grade with the addition of molybdenum.
18 gauge
1/2" x 1/2" mesh
This is not a complete listing of the stainless steel welded wire mesh and fence specifications. A variety of woven meshes are also available.
