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Making Oyster Cages

January 29, 2021 | by Joe Morrell

Build it Yourself!

With a bit of mesh and access to a waterway, you're on your way to your own personal oyster farm. Building a cage for raising oysters is uncomplicated, as shown in this helpful video and you can rely on Louis Page for the mesh you need. Louis Page sources the best mesh out there--it's stable over a wide temperature range, maintaining its qualities in extremes of both hot and cold temperatures. UV inhibitors are in the vinyl to impede degradation from sunlight. The coating is also very resistant to scraping and abrasion.

 

Our galvanized vinyl-coated mesh is tough stuff and stands up to marine environments.

Vinyl coated welded wire mesh

  • Unbeatable durability
  • Highly rust resistant
  • Features double protection
    • Vinyl coating seals the wire from water and other corrosive elements
    • Underlying wire mesh is protected by a zinc coating

Vinyl coated welded wire fencing and meshes are both long-lasting, attractive, and work in a variety of situations. The galvanized mesh is coated with a thick layer of PVC which is tightly bonded to the wire by a heat process. The coating is flexible and will not crack when the wire is bent.

For more on oysters, take a look at this blog detailing their great assortment of benefits. Interested in building other kinds of surrounds and cages?  Louis Page will source that too. As always, just call us for specific advice (866) 328-5018 and check out this helpful article to get you started.

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Topics: welded wire mesh, vinyl coated wire, black vinyl coated, vinyl coated mesh

Protection from Coyotes

January 11, 2021 | by Joe Morrell

Tall Fence Easily Breached 

Watch as this coyote shows of its quickness, agility, and strength!

 

As more undeveloped land is taken for housing lots and commercial areas, the natural habitat for wildlife gets increasingly restricted. Sightings of animals such as coyotes and deer are more frequent. Coyotes have adapted to the modern landscape in unique ways, especially now with their main predators such as wolves out of the way. Generally content to stay out of sight, a hungry coyote may make an appearance. They are resilient and their numbers are increasing in some areas despite efforts to control them. Closer at hand than one realizes, they create dens in forested areas, parks, and greenbelts; however, coyote attacks are actually rare and often linked to being fed by humans.

coyote head in profile with snow in background

Coyotes are powerful and stealthy, yet there are strategies for avoiding dangerous interactions with them. If the presence of coyotes is an issue in your area and cause for concern, one of the best ways to stay safe is to build a wire fence. Small dogs or other animals, if unattended, could be prey. To protect against coyotes, it is best to use a six to eight-foot height. You can either bury 12 inches in the ground or bend it so it lays on top of the ground to the outside of the enclosure as an apron. This will discourage digging.

There are many choices of welded wire fencing and woven wire fencing meshes available:

Welded wire fencing - Galvanized Before Weld (GBW), Galvanized After Weld (GAW) and Vinyl Coated (VC) 

  • 14 gauge, 1" x 2" and 2" x 4" mesh
  • 12.5 gauge, 2" x 4" mesh
Woven wire fencing - 

Here is an in-depth report on the increase and behavior of coyotes in cities and suburbs:

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For more about fencing out coyotes and other potentially aggressive animals, check out this blog.

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Topics: welded wire mesh, galvanized after, galvanized before, deer and wildlife fence, vinyl coated mesh

A Visit to the Birmingham Zoo: Top Netting and Mesh

February 12, 2010 | by Duncan Page

Birminham Zoo pelicans

A Fine Day at the Zoo


The 122 acre Birmingham Zoo draws more than 500,000 visitors a year, making it Alabama's most popular attraction. On February 5th I was treated to a fascinating tour of the facility by Jeff Pribble, the Zoological Manager of Birds. He cares for and manages more than 90 different species of birds - over 400 in number. The zoo is on its way to a goal of 100 species. Such species as the Bali Mynah, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Secretary Bird, and Double-wattled Cassowary are on display in clean, informatively labeled, well-maintained environments that reflect their natural habitats.

Using Netting and Mesh

The Birmingham Zoo uses a variety of meshes in its displays and around the grounds. Vinyl coated welded wire meshes are used in the displays as well as in safety insert panels along walkways, railings, and fences. Woven polypropylene top netting is often used for the tops of the displays. For the bigger displays containing larger birds, woven 2" x 4" mesh is used. A fine woven zoo mesh is also used for the displays of some of the smaller birds.

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A World-Class Resource

Along with this fine avian section, the zoo also features a $15 million Children's Zoo displaying the urban and rural wild animals and environs of Alabama. Work on the Trails of Africa is currently underway. Featuring a cultural and botanical "immersion-themed motif", this promises to be a "world-class community asset". The zoo also features two small trains that carry passengers on a 3/4 mile loop throughout the zoo.

Jeff Pribble & Duncan Page @ Birmingham Zoo

 Jeff Pribble & Duncan Page

 If you're in the Birmingham area, be sure to visit!

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Topics: top netting, vinyl coated mesh

Vinyl Coated Wire Mesh & Fence

May 5, 2009 | by Duncan Page

cat and welded wire

Why is vinyl coated wire mesh and fence so desirable?

Welded and woven wire meshes that are vinyl coated will last a long time. This is especially true for fences with a thick coating of PVC bonded to the wire by a heat process. Though more expensive initially, the extended lifetime and the reduced hassle and frequency of replacement and repair of these meshes can make them more cost-effective in the long run. Good quality vinyl coated products have the following characteristics:Black vinyl coated wire mesh

  • The vinyl is tough, flexible and abrasion resistant.
  • The coating will not crack when the wire is bent.
  • It retains these qualities across a wide temperature range.
  • If the PVC has UV inhibitors, the coating will resist degradation from sunlight.
  • The vinyl gives meshes and fences superior resistance to weathering and chemical  exposure.
  • There are no sharp or rough edges to cut people or animals.
  • Vinyl coated wire fences are attractive and easy on the eyes.
  • The black color is virtually invisible when installed - your fence won't block your view.

These products can be used for...

Vinyl coated wire meshes and fences are available in many different gauges and mesh sizes. The lighter gauges and smaller  vinyl coated wire meshmeshes are available in rolls. They can be used for:

  • aviaries and small animal cages
  • crawfish traps and crab pots
  • barriers to prevent nuisance wildlife from gaining entrance to your house
  • ground wire to keep burrowing animals out of your garden and lawn areas

Heavier gauges and larger meshes come in rolls. In some cases, they can be special ordered in panels. These meshes can be used for:

  • attractive strong fences for your yard and garden
  • play yards for children
  • long lasting flooring for dog kennels
  • greenhouse benchesvinyl coated wire fence
  • lobster traps
  • tennis courts
  • pet containment
  • turtle barrier fences
  • wire panel inserts for deck railings
  • swimming pool fences that meet safety codes
  • heavy duty security fences

When should you consider using vinyl coated wire mesh and fence?Hex mesh vinyl coated wire fence

  • When you need a product that looks attractive.
  • When you want it to last for years.
  • When you need a mesh that will be resistant to harsh chemicals.
  • When you want a superior product.

 

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

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