Welded Wire Fence & Mesh vs Woven Wire Fence & Mesh

Welded wire meshes and fences

What are they?

• As the name implies, they 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.
• Mesh sizes can range from 1/2"x1/2" up to 6"x6".
• Meshes with smaller openings are usually made with lighter gauge wires.
• These are mostly used as screening.
• Some specifications of welded meshes are vinyl coated.

What can they be used for?

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

        - Swimming pool fences
        - Cages for animals
        - Garden fences
        - Dog kennels
        - Partition dividers
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Woven wire meshes and fences

What are they?

• 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, chain link and ornamental fence are some examples.

What can they be used for?

• Woven wire fences are ideal to use 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?