Welded Fences

Welded wire fencing can help define a garden, mark a yard boundary, or create an enclosure around the homestead. Its wires are joined at their crossing points, forming a mesh that holds its pattern rather than flexing like woven wire. Choosing a welded fence starts with the job you need it to do: keeping animals in, helping keep pests out, or separating one part of your property from another. Mesh opening size, wire thickness, and fence height all affect how well a fence fits that job. Smaller openings can help limit access by smaller animals, while the right height depends on what might jump or climb over the fence. For garden fencing, think about the wildlife common around your place before deciding on a layout. For animal fencing, check that the mesh and overall design suit the species, especially where feet, heads, or horns could become caught. Animals that push, lean, or climb may need a different fencing system. A well-planned welded fence installation starts with measuring the fence line, checking property boundaries, and mapping out gates before setting posts. Leave enough access for the mower, wheelbarrow, or other equipment you’ll need to move through the enclosure. Changes in slope also matter, since uneven ground can leave openings beneath the fence that pets or wildlife may squeeze through. Follow the fencing manufacturer’s guidance for post spacing, fasteners, attachment methods, and corner support rather than assuming every welded wire fence installs the same way. Before digging post holes, contact 811 to have underground utilities marked, and check local requirements for fence placement and height. Once the fence is in place, walk the perimeter regularly to look for loose attachments, damaged welds, sharp wire ends, and gaps near gates or along the ground. If digging animals are a concern, plan for an appropriate ground-level barrier; welded fencing alone does not make an enclosure predator-proof. Those checks help keep your garden fence or animal enclosure working as intended.