
PVC coated chain wire mesh is designed for superior longevity as the coating provides extra protection against rust and corrosion. Stainless steel is more rare, and the most expensive option. Galvanised mesh is the more affordable option, with PVC covered mesh often costing 30% – 50% more than the galvanised option. Wire MaterialĬhain wire mesh is available in galvanised, PVC covered mesh and stainless steel. For domestic fences where children and animals play, it is recommended to use a knuckle / knuckle selvedge. The knuckle / barb selvedge is mainly used in commercial and security fencing to make it unpleasant and more difficult to climb over the fence. Most suppliers mainly stock knuckle / barb and knuckle / knuckle selvedge - the barb / barb selvedge is usually made to order. What should the chain wire mesh look like on the top and bottom? There are three different varieties as you can see in the images below, but not many applications call for having the barb selvedge on both ends. Tennis court fencing is normally 3600mm or 3000mm high. 1800mm, 1500mm and 1200mm are the most common for domestic fencing, while security fencing normally requires 1800mm to 2700mm. The height to choose obviously depends on the application. Some of the taller rolls might not be in stock at your local fencing supply store, but can be able to be ordered in.

Roll HeightĬhain wire mesh comes in wide different heights from 600mm high all the way up to 3600mm high rolls. The applicable Australian Standard for chain wire mesh products is AS2343.

There are a lot of different options when choosing chain wire mesh, and this guide aims to clarify the most common questions people have to the various specifics available when choosing the right products to make their chain wire fence.

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How To Choose Chain Wire Fencing ProductsĬhain Wire or Chain link fencing is one of the most versatile types of fencing meshes, used for a wide variety of applications in domestic, rural, commercial and industrial fencing.
