--- title: Our Blog - The Fence Post | wire mesh (4) description: wire mesh | The Fence Post - blog with information about wire and plastic fencing and mesh and related topics. (4) --- Serving USA & Canada | [978‑486‑3116](tel:9784863116) | Current pricing valid through **October 1, 2024** due to ongoing tariff and vendor rate changes. Order now to lock in current rates before the next update. 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[Kennel Flooring](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/kennel-flooring) - [Safety Ties](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/safety-ties) - [Steel Fence Posts & Driver](https://www.louispage.com/fences/steel-fence-posts) - Solutions - [Bird](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-birds) - [Berries & Fruits](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-blueberries) - [Dogs](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-dogs) - [Rabbit Wire](https://www.louispage.com/rabbitwire) - [Fence Tools](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-miscellaneous-fence-tools) - [Nuisance Animal Exclusion](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-nuisance-animal-exclusion) - [Turtles & Tortoises](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-turtles-tortoises) - Rabbit Wire - [Rabbit Wire](https://www.louispage.com/rabbitwire) - [Baby Saver](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/baby-saver) - Apron Fence - [Apron Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/apron-fence) - Oyster Wire - [Oyster Wire](https://www.louispage.com/oysterwire-0) **Browse Fence Products** ** - Welded Wire - [Galvanized Before - GBW](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-before-gbw) - [GBW - 16 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-before/galvanized-before-weld-16-gauge) - [GBW - 14 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-before/galvanized-before-weld-14-gauge) - [GBW - 12 1/2 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-before/galvanized-before-weld-12-1-2-gauge) - [Galvanized After - GAW](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after-gaw) - [GAW - 23 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after/galvanized-after-weld-23-gauge) - [GAW - 19 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after/galvanized-after-weld-19-gauge) - [GAW - 16 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after/galvanized-after-weld-16-gauge) - [GAW - 14 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after/galvanized-after-weld-14-gauge) - [GAW - 12-1/2 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/galvanized-after-welded-wire-mesh-12-12-gauge) - [GAW - 11 Gauge](https://www.louispage.com/galvanized-after-welded-wire-mesh-11-gauge) - [Vinyl Coated - VC](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/vinyl-coated-vc) - [Vinyl Coated, 23 gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/vinyl-coated/vinyl-coated-23-gauge) - [Vinyl Coated, 19 gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/vinyl-coated/vinyl-coated-19-gauge) - [Vinyl Coated, 16 gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/vinyl-coated/vinyl-coated-16-gauge) - [Vinyl Coated, 14 gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/vinyl-coated/vinyl-coated-14-gauge) - [Vinyl Coated, 12-1/2 gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/vinyl-coated/vinyl-coated-12-1-2-gauge) - [Vinyl Coated, 11 gauge](https://www.louispage.com/galvanized-after-welded-wire-mesh-11-gauge) - [Vinyl Coated, 10-1/2 gauge](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/vinyl-coated/vinyl-coated-10-1-2-gauge) - [Stainless Steel - SS](https://www.louispage.com/stainless-steel-welded-wire-mesh-fence) - [Baby Saver](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/baby-saver) - [Hardware Cloth](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/hardware-cloth) - [Panels](https://www.louispage.com/panels) - Fences - [Apron Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/apron-fence) - [Deer & Wildlife Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/deer-wildlife) - [Emu & Ostrich Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/emu-ostrich-fence) - [Farm & Field Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/farm-field) - [Gopher Deterrent Fence](https://www.louispage.com/gopher-deterrent-fence) - [Horse Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/horse-cattle-livestock) - [Lawn & Garden Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/lawn-garden) - [Safety Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/safety) - [Sheep & Goat Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/sheep-goat-animals) - [Snow, Sand & Beach Erosion Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/snow-sand-erosion) - [Swimming Pool Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/swimming-pool-fence) - [Turtle & Tortoise Fence](https://www.louispage.com/turtle-tortoise-fence) - [Vinyl Coated Welded Wire Fence](https://www.louispage.com/fences/vinyl-coated-welded-wire-fence) - [Vinyl Coated Woven Wire](https://www.louispage.com/fences/vinyl-coated-woven-wire-fence) - [Panels](https://www.louispage.com/panels) - Netting & Mesh - [Aviary & Bird Barrier Netting](https://www.louispage.com/wire-netting/aviary-bird-barrier) - [Hexagonal Netting - GAW](https://www.louispage.com/wire-netting/hexagonal-gaw) - [Hexagonal Netting - GBW](https://www.louispage.com/wire-netting/hexagonal-gbw) - [Hexagonal Netting - VC](https://www.louispage.com/wire-netting/hexagonal-vinyl-coated) - [Hexagonal - Sparrow](https://www.louispage.com/wire-netting/hexagonal-sparrow) - [Cintoflex - Polyethylene Poultry Netting](https://www.louispage.com/wire-netting/cintoflex-polyethylene-poultry-netting) - [Top Netting for Flight Pens](https://www.louispage.com/wire-netting/for-flight-pens) - Hardware - [Coil Wire](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/coil-wire) - [Earth Anchors](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/earth-anchors) - [Fence Staples](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/fence-tools) - [Flight Pen & Top Netting Accessories](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/flight-pen-top-netting-accessories) - [Ground Staples](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/ground-staples) - [Hog Rings & Pliers](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/hog-rings-pliers) - [Kennel Flooring](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/kennel-flooring) - [Safety Ties](https://www.louispage.com/miscellaneous/safety-ties) - [Steel Fence Posts & Driver](https://www.louispage.com/fences/steel-fence-posts) - Solutions - [Bird](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-birds) - [Berries & Fruits](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-blueberries) - [Dogs](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-dogs) - [Fence Tools](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-miscellaneous-fence-tools) - [Nuisance Animal Exclusion](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-nuisance-animal-exclusion) - [Turtles & Tortoises](https://www.louispage.com/fencing-meshes-for-turtles-tortoises) - [Free Catalog](https://www.louispage.com/free-catalog) - [Shipping Information](https://www.louispage.com/shipping-information) - [About](https://www.louispage.com/about-us) - [Who We Serve](https://www.louispage.com/who-we-serve) - [Blog](https://www.louispage.com/blog) # The Fence Post [Previous page](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/wire-mesh/page/3) [All posts](https://www.louispage.com/blog/all) [Next page](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/wire-mesh/page/5) ## [Is Lower Priced Wire Mesh and Fencing the Right Choice?](https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/12559/lower-priced-wire-mesh-and-fencing-a-good-alternative) June 22, 2010 | by [John Maguire](https://www.louispage.com/blog/author/john-maguire) [![vinyl coated welded wire fence with wood post and rail](https://www.louispage.com/hs-fs/file-13063138-jpg/images/post.rail_-_vc_24-resized-600.jpg?width=410&name=post.rail_-_vc_24-resized-600.jpg)](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/vinyl-coated-vc) Naturally, Lower Prices Sound Tempting   In recent years a large amount of "lower cost" welded wire and mesh have come on the market, generally from overseas mills. Since budgets are usually tight for fencing and mesh, why not consider this lower-priced alternative? Here are some factors to consider when comparing various types of welded wire and mesh**:** - **Standards Can Be Ignored** Although a critical factor in predicting the strength and durability of wire, this is often sacrificed in favor of saving money. Bargain wire often pushes the lower tolerance limits of wire gauge, sometimes not meeting it at all. - **Quality Control** An important property of any wire is that the thickness remains consistent from beginning to end and that the wire remains within its specified tolerance. In order to achieve this, a certain level of quality control must be maintained by the wire mill. Again, this standard can be compromised in favor of a low price. [![Alpacas in pastoral setting](https://www.louispage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_81300027.jpeg?width=344&name=AdobeStock_81300027.jpeg)](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after-gaw) - **Speedy Manufacturing Results in Weaker Welds** In welded wire, proper techniques need to be employed in order to maintain the strength and durability of the weld points. In order to reduce costs, production speed needs to be increased. One way to achieve this is to speed the weld process. This can result in weaker, inconsistent welds that can fail during installation and decrease the life of the product. - **The Right Coating** Traditional PVC-coated welded wire is typically dipped in a liquid polymer after galvanization and allowed to dry. This seals the wire and welds and increases the life of the product. Lower cost welded wire can be sprayed on instead. This can result in a thinner coating that is subject to cracking and can expose the wire to the elements. Given these factors, are the lower price alternatives worth the potential sacrifice of strength and durability? Be assured that Louis Page stocks the finest grades of wire and mesh and sources locally whenever possible. [![welded wire graphic](https://www.louispage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/welded%20wire.jpeg?width=353&name=welded%20wire.jpeg)](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after-gaw) [![Welded Wire Mesh](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/10240/e90e922a-3a85-4dbb-9bd1-aaf34301aaef.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/10240/e90e922a-3a85-4dbb-9bd1-aaf34301aaef)   [Read More](https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/12559/lower-priced-wire-mesh-and-fencing-a-good-alternative) Topics: [wire mesh](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/wire-mesh), [welded wire](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/welded-wire), [vinyl coated wire](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/vinyl-coated-wire), [galvanized](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/galvanized) ## [Kangaroo Rats - Controlling this Voracious Rodent using Hardware Cloth](https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/11776/controlling-the-voracious-kangaroo-rat-using-hardware-cloth) March 16, 2010 | by [John Maguire](https://www.louispage.com/blog/author/john-maguire) [![Kangaroo Rat](https://www.louispage.com/hs-fs/file-13062148-jpg/images/kangaroo-rat-resized-600.jpg?width=308&name=kangaroo-rat-resized-600.jpg)](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/hardware-cloth) ## Small Rodent, Big Appetite Midnight Marauder Kangaroo rats are small rodents with a big appetite for seeds and vegetation and can destroy a garden of any style. They are nocturnal and raid gardens and hoard foods during the night. Traditional apron fences and chicken wire are ineffective at keeping them out because this rat can squeeze through small openings. **Expandable Cheeks that are Fur-Lined  ** Before we consider how to stop them, let's take a moment to learn a little more about this interesting creature. It inhabits the Southwestern U.S.** **primarily and gets its name from its long hind legs and the way it sits on them, hopping *up to six feet* in a single bound. But that's where the similarity to a kangaroo ends. The exceptional characteristic that they possess is the ability to survive in the desert. They have admirable kidney function which allows them to survive for long periods without water. They have large fur-lined expandable cheeks that they pack with food and then bring it back to a storage location for later consumption when there is none available. This is how they can *devastate* a garden so quickly because they don't take time to eat, they grab as much as they can and then come back for more. They like seeds the most, so they do the most damage during planting season. They dig up seeds and clip off sprouts at their base.  [![kangaroo rat](https://images.pexels.com/photos/301448/pexels-photo-301448.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=1&w=500)](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/hardware-cloth)  **Burrowing Under, Squeezing Through** So, if traditional fencing does not work, what will? Hardware cloth is a lightweight galvanized mesh; it is available with ¼" square openings, *too small* for even the kangaroo rat to squeeze through. Since the rats can burrow, below-ground protection is also required. The perimeter of the garden should be enclosed with the hardware cloth. It should extend at least 30" above grade and 12" below. Additionally, at the bottom, the material should be bent out forming a 6", 90° "L" similar to apron fence. Therefore a small trench of 7-8" wide x 12" deep should be dug around the garden, the L shaped hardware cloth is dropped in and back-filled. The portion extending above ground should be secured to posts. However, if there is an existing fence there is no reason to remove it, simply attach the hardware cloth to it.[![installation drawing kanagaroo rat fence](https://www.louispage.com/hs-fs/file-13060767-jpg/images/doc1test2.jpg?width=343&name=doc1test2.jpg)](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/hardware-cloth)This plan of action should prevent the kangaroo rat from squeezing through or burrowing under into your garden. This method is both humane and effective, working best for smaller home gardens. Larger fields may require a different solution.  [23 gauge, 4 x 4 (¼") Hardware Cloth--48" x 100' Roll](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after/galvanized-after-weld-23-gauge) [23 gauge, 4 x 4 (¼") Hardware Cloth--48" x 50' Roll](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after/galvanized-after-weld-23-gauge)  [![Hardware Cloth](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/10240/cfa615e5-146e-4f1c-9e72-de74660b094d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/10240/cfa615e5-146e-4f1c-9e72-de74660b094d) ## Acknowledgments to: Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences, New Mexico State University [Read More](https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/11776/controlling-the-voracious-kangaroo-rat-using-hardware-cloth) Topics: [hardware cloth](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/hardware-cloth), [wire mesh](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/wire-mesh), [galvanized](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/galvanized) ## [Wrap Your Pallets Of Stones With Wire Mesh For Safety](https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/11757/wrap-your-pallets-of-stones-with-wire-mesh-for-safety) March 12, 2010 | by [Duncan Page](https://www.louispage.com/blog/author/duncan-page)   [![stone pallet wrapped with woven wire mesh](https://www.louispage.com/hs-fs/file-13063614-jpg/images/stone_pallets_i_stock-resized-600.jpg?width=364&name=stone_pallets_i_stock-resized-600.jpg)](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after/galvanized-after-weld-23-gauge)  **So That They Shift No More!**  Carting rocks around from one place to another can be a risky business. *And yet*, you need to get them from the source to the dealer and then ultimately to the job site. **Rocks Controlled** You pile them on a pallet, but how do you keep them from rolling around? How do you make sure they don't roll off the truck and smash onto a passing vehicle? How do you safely restrain them? **Secure Rocks Using Wire Mesh** Have peace of mind as you roll along. Be free from worry, knowing that your stones are securely wrapped in wire mesh. They will reach their destination without incident. **Wrapping Stone Pallets--Options** How safe do you want to be?   [![Red Dump Truck Near Filed Rocks Under Cloudy Sky](https://images.pexels.com/photos/1044290/pexels-photo-1044290.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=1&w=500)](https://www.louispage.com/welded-wire-mesh/galvanized-after/galvanized-after-weld-19-gauge)   [![Welded Wire Mesh](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/10240/1c2624ec-e9de-4866-a47b-9811d9093ac0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/10240/1c2624ec-e9de-4866-a47b-9811d9093ac0)   [Read More](https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/11757/wrap-your-pallets-of-stones-with-wire-mesh-for-safety) Topics: [wire mesh](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/wire-mesh), [welded wire mesh](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/welded-wire-mesh), [pallet wraps](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/pallet-wraps), [woven wire mesh](https://www.louispage.com/blog/topic/woven-wire-mesh) ## [What Kind of Wire Mesh or Fence Should You Use?](https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/11490/what-kind-of-wire-mesh-or-fence-should-you-use) February 24, 2010 | by [Frank Langone](https://www.louispage.com/blog/author/frank-langone) [![field fence and cattle](https://www.louispage.com/hs-fs/file-13059830-jpg/images/barbed_wire%2ccattle_in_field-resized-600.jpg?width=535&height=302&name=barbed_wire%2ccattle_in_field-resized-600.jpg)](https://www.louispage.com/fences/farm-field) **First, what does ****your landscape require?** As the seasons change, are you contemplating any projects that will require fencing - a play area for children, lawn and garden fence, pet fencing, swimming pool? Planning now can save you a lot of time and legwork when you are ready to start the work. There are many varieties of wire fencing and meshes to be considered and evaluated before you can narrow it down to your final selection. What are the specific needs and requirements of your project?  **And some questions to think about--** > - Do you want an economical fence? > - Should your fence last a long time or is it temporary? > - Do you want the practicality and utility of a galvanized wire fence? > - Is the durability, longer lifetime and attractive appearance of vinyl coated mesh important? > - Why do you need a fence? > - How many feet of fencing are required? > - Are there specific requirements that determine the size of the mesh openings? > - What are the height requirements for the fence? > - If this is a DIY project, do you have the knowledge and information necessary to do the job properly? > - How many posts will you need? > - Do you want to use steel or wood posts? > - Will you need a gate? > - Are there any special tools you will need for installation? > - Is the fence line cleared? > - Will you need to clear or prepare the enclosed area? Once you have answers to these questions, you will have made a great start on your project. Do you have any more specific questions you need to be answered? Call us and we'll listen. 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