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Vinyl Coated Apron Fence

January 6, 2011 | by Duncan Page

black vinyl coated apron fenceGalvanized - Built to Endure

Black vinyl-coated apron fence is a strong hexagonal netting fence that will last for years, eliminating the inconvenience and extra expense of frequent replacement. This 1½" hex mesh is woven in the USA by Keystone Steel & Wire in Peoria, Illinois. Heavy 17 gauge 100% U.S.-produced galvanized steel wire is used throughout. The high-quality rolls are then shipped to a different mill. Here they are prepped and custom-coated with a thick, flexible, durable coating of black PVC, the same material used on lobster trap wire. You can be assured of a superior product when you buy this vinyl-coated apron fence.

Vinyl coated apron fence is available in 150' rolls in two heights: 60" (48" with a 12" apron) and 72" (60" with a 12" apron). It is not necessary to use the apron. You can have a full 60" or 72" fence.

17 gauge 1-1/2 inch hex netting

For A Very Effective Barrier

  • Made and finished by two of the leading US mills
  • Tight quality control during both phases of production - weaving and coating
  • Double protection against rust and corrosion by zinc and PVC
  • This thick coating is tightly bonded to the wire
  • PVC is flexible - will not crack or peel 
  • PVC is treated to resist UV degradation
  • Heavy, strong 17 gauge wire before coating - over twice as thick as the light 20 gauge wire used in regular hex netting
  • Unique design - the bottom 12" of the fence can be bent to form an apron
  • No need to dig a trench to bury the wire when you want to keep small critters either in or out of an area
  • Lay the 12" on top of the ground for an effective barrier
  • Black color blends with the background, becoming virtually invisible
  • Hence, a black vinyl-coated apron fence is less distracting to your view

Apron fence and beagle

Vinyl coated apron fence is a great choice for:

  • Gardens
  • Tennis courts
  • Beagle training pens
  • Deer exclusion fence
  • Chicken, poultry, and game bird pens

How could you use this fence?

A vinyl-coated apron fence is a high-quality product and a fine investment for your property's protection.

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Versatile Apron Fence (17 Gauge 1½ inch Hexagonal Woven Wire Mesh)

April 13, 2009 | by Duncan Page

drawing of apron fence with small animal digging

Apron Fence: Discouraging Diggers

A unique woven wire mesh that can be used in many applications. Use apron fence when you need to prevent animals from digging into or out of your fenced area.

This is a woven mesh fence. Heavy 17 gauge galvanized wire is woven into a 1½" hexagonal mesh. 17 gauge wire is much heavier than the 20 gauge wire used in ordinary galvanized poultry hex netting. Being heavier, it has a longer life expectancy than 20 gauge mesh. The 1½" mesh is small enough to keep most small animals from passing through.

Just Bend or Fold it

The unique feature of this woven fence is its apron. 12" up from the bottom edge of the roll, a continuous line wire is woven into the mesh. This line wire, which runs the length of the roll, acts as a guide for bending or folding the bottom 12" of the roll to make an apron. When bent at a 90-degree angle, this part of the fence can lay on the ground. Vegetation will grow up through the apron, securely fastening the hexagonal mesh to the ground. This eliminates the need for and extra labor of digging a trench and burying wire in the ground.

The Mesh Stops 'em

If you want to keep animals from digging into an area, such as a garden, place the apron to the outside. When they come up the edge of the vertical fence and start to dig, the wire mesh will stop them. If you are trying to keep animals enclosed within an area, place the apron to the inside. The apron will prevent digging under the fence.

Rolls are available in two sizes:

  • 60" (48" high with 12" apron) x 150'
  • 72" (60" high with 12" apron) x 150'

Apron Fence is available in galvanized and black vinyl coated finish.17 gauge 1-1/2 The vinyl coated rolls are custom coated with a thick and durable vinyl coating that is tightly bonded to the wire. It resists scraping and will not crack or split when the wire is bent. The coating is flexible across all temperature ranges. Although considerably more expensive initially, the vinyl coated wire will last far longer than the galvanized mesh. Black wire makes an attractive, virtually invisible fence. The view of your fenced-in area is not diminished by the brightness of the galvanized wire.

So many uses, including:

  • Securely fence in your beagle training pens and runs.apron fence
  • Build a perimeter fence for your game birds and poultry that can keep predators out.
  • Enjoy a garden fence that prevents the invasion of hungry wildlife looking for a free meal.
  • Build an inexpensive tennis court fence by doubling up two 60" rolls without using the apron feature.
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