The Fence Post

What are welded wire meshes and fences?

• As the name implies, welded wire mesh fences are made from wires that have been welded into a mesh
• In most cases, the same gauge of wire is used throughout the roll
• Welded joints are rigid and have little flexibility
• Many welded products with larger openings are used as fencing on ranches, farms, in parks and on construction sites.
• Mesh sizes can range from ½" x ½" up to 6" x 6"
• Meshes with smaller openings are usually made with lighter gauge wires
• These are mostly used for screening
• Some specifications of welded meshes are vinyl coated

And how can you use them?

Welded fencing is ideal to use on flat terrain where little flexibility is necessary. Some examples of uses:

    -Swimming pool fences

    -Emu and Ostrich Fences

    - Garden Fences

    - Dog kennels

    - Sheep and Goat Fences

     -Railing safety panel inserts

Woven Wire Mesh and Fence

What are woven wire meshes and fences?

• Fences made by weaving the wires into a mesh
• Different gauge wires are sometimes used in the same roll
• Woven joints are flexible yet very strong
• There are a wide variety of mesh size openings available
• Hexagonal netting (chicken wire), field and farm fence, deer and wildlife fence, and ornamental fence are some examples

And how are they used?

Woven wire fences are ideal in situations where the ground is uneven. The inherent flexibility allows the fence to adjust more easily to grade changes. Some examples of uses:

    - Garden Fences

    - Horse Paddocks

    - Boundary Fence

    - Orchard Fence

    - Farm Fence

Keep these differences in mind when you are planning to install a fence. Which type do you want to use? Or maybe you need expert advice on what products to use?

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