Selection guide
Start with the application and the terrain, then compare mesh opening, wire diameter, finish and height. Choose the mesh together with posts, fixings and anchors.
| Your requirements | Products to consider | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Uneven ground and sloping boundaries | Galvanised chain-link fencing / Plastic-coated chain-link fencing | Flexible diamond mesh. Check the height, wire diameter and support configuration. |
| Gardens and boundaries requiring a regular mesh | Galvanised welded wire mesh / Plastic-coated welded wire mesh | Welded intersections. Compare mesh opening and wire diameter: different variants suit different applications. |
| Pastures and large agricultural areas | Hinge-joint field fencing | Graduated mesh and reinforced edges. Choose the configuration and height for the animals concerned. |
| Areas exposed to wild boar | Double-twist wild boar fencing | Dedicated mesh; barrier performance also depends on anchoring, the ground interface and closed access points. |
| Lightweight enclosures for poultry and small animals | Hexagonal wire netting | Check the mesh opening and enclosure requirements. This is not equivalent to a wild boar barrier. |
| Rigid panel fencing | Plastic-coated modular fence panels | A modular fence with dedicated posts and fixings. Plan the layout for changes in level. |
Galvanising protects the steel wire. PVC coating adds a further layer and a coloured finish. Look beyond colour: consider the environment, declared specifications and maintenance.
Service life cannot be assumed to be the same for all fencing without knowing the coating and exposure conditions.
Choose the mesh opening for what needs to be contained or separated. Compare wire diameters between equivalent products: diameter alone does not describe the strength of a complete fence.
Distinguish between the mesh height above ground, the total post height and the section used for anchoring.
Selection and installation
Include line, end and corner posts, bracing where needed, and wire and fixings suited to the mesh. Fencing staples are for timber supports.
Panels require dedicated posts, fixings and anchors. The tension wires used for rolled mesh are not the basis of a panel fixing system.
Tell us the fence height, changes in level and base type so we can check the configuration.
If you do not know the product codes yet, describe your project and ask us for selection advice.
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