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Handy Tips For Installing Welded & Woven Wire Mesh & Fences

April 7, 2009 | by Frank Langone

Fence along leafy hiking trail

A Few Guidelines for Installing your Wire Fence

First: Decisionsacreage chart

  1. Determine the kind of fence you will need, based on the requirements of the application - the purposes and needs of your particular situation.
    • You can choose from a wide variety of fences and meshes.
    • Different heights, size, and spacing of mesh openings, finishes, and gauges of wire fence are available to fit every use.                                                                                                                                                
  2. Establish where the corners and ends of the fence are to be located.                                                                     
  3. Calculate the amount of fence and posts (end, corner and line posts) needed for the job. Don't forget to add any gates that are required to complete the project.
    • Wood or studded T posts can be used to hang the fence.
    • Figure line post spacing at 8 to 10 feet apart.

Next: Installation

  1. Fence posts
    • Make sure end, corner and gate posts are placed deeper in the ground than line posts for more holding power. Corners and ends may need bracing, depending on the type of fence used.
    • Be sure to tamp and level wood posts before moving on to the next step.
    • T posts can be driven into the ground using a manual post driver with handles. The driver eliminates the potentially dangerous use of an unwieldy sledgehammer.                                                                               
  2. Attaching fence to posts                                                                                                                                   
    •  Wood posts - galvanized slice-cut staples can be used. studded T post & clipThese are available in 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2" sizes.
    • Studded T posts - metal clips are provided with each post to securely hold the fence.                                       
  3. Stretching the fence - the appropriate amount of tension depends on which mesh is used. Woven wire fencing, especially high-tension field and deer fences, requires a lot more tension than welded wire fences.
 
 
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Topics: wire mesh, fence staples, galvanized, acreage guide, posts

A Stay-Tuff Woven Wire Horse Fence

February 10, 2009 | by Duncan Page

horses in field with blue sky

They call it "Tuff" for a reason.

Stay-Tuff produces state-of-the-art galvanized woven wire mesh for horse fencing.

  • "Horse-Tuff" Fixed Knot Fence keeps your horses secure with bordering protection featuring rust and corrosion resistant wire that lasts beautifully due to heavy duty galvanization. Plus pre-stripped rolls--all of the Stay-Tuff fence rolls come with 18 inches of vertical stays removed from both ends of the roll.
  • 3-inch mesh spacing is safe, strong and sized correctly to resist horse hooves, cutting down on expensive injuries.
  • These fences are resilient when a horse makes contact--whether the horse was playing, gets spooked for some reason, or didn't see it (think about adding a top board to enhance visibility.)
      

horse galloping through pasture

You can trust these products to safely contain your horses.

These fences feature the following characteristics:

  • fence meshes are durable and flexible, holding their shape
  • longer lifetime, little maintenance required
  • woven mesh construction is strong
  • no wires sticking out to scrape or harm animals or people
  • can be used with rail fences
  • lasts 3 to 4 times longer than low-tensile wire
  • Redi-Roll feature means time saved stripping roll ends
  • faster and easier to build with fewer posts to set
  • and a 20 Year Warranty
 Stay-Tuff products will provide you with a lifetime of service.

Wire Mesh Horse Fence

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Topics: woven wire, horse fence, galvanized

Vinyl Coated Welded & Woven Wire Mesh & Fence

January 27, 2009 | by Frank Langone

vinyl coated welded wire fence on wood posts

Service for a Lifetime

Vinyl coated wire mesh and fencing is the longest lasting mesh you can buy. There are welded as well as woven meshes available. After the mesh is welded or woven, it passes through the coating process. The PVC is tightly bonded to the wire by a heat process. The mesh is completely covered, including those areas most likely to rust first - the spots that are welded or woven. The vinyl coating is impervious to moisture and corrosives. The wire is thoroughly protected from rust and corrosion. Standard colors are black and green. Other colors are available on special order.

Tightly Bonded Coating

A high quality vinyl coating is flexible and will not crack when bent. It gives the mesh a smooth finished look. There are no sharp edges. The PVC is not affected by extreme hot or cold temperatures. It is so well bonded to the wire that it stands up to scrapes and abrasions. Coated meshes are tough, long-lasting, weather and chemical resistant and attractive. Any mesh or fence that is vinyl coated will have the longest lifetime. Some meshes are available with double protection - GAW wire that is galvanized after being welded or woven and then covered with a thick layer of vinyl.

And a Variety of Uses-- 

  • yard fence
  • animal cages
  • chicken coops
  • crawfish traps
  • boundary fence
  • kennel flooring
  • game bird pens
  • deer fence barrier
  • greenhouse benches
  • children's play yards
  • swimming pool fence
  • lawn and garden fence
  • nuisance animal exclusion
  • backing for wood post and rail fence

Advantages of Vinyl Coated Fence and Mesh  

  • durable
  • longest lifetime
  • resistant to rust and corrosion
  • weather and chemical resistant
  • welded and woven mesh and fence
  • UV treated to protect against solar degradation     
                                                                                  

close up of vinyl coated wire

 

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Topics: welded wire mesh, woven wire, vinyl coated wire, galvanized

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