A sturdier alternative to rabbit or chicken wire, weldmesh provides strength and security ideal for small animal enclosures, pet cages, pest control applications and general perimeter fencing.
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Weldmesh is manufactured from steel wires welded together at each intersection to create a consistent grid. This gives it greater rigidity and strength than flexible chicken wire or traditional rabbit netting.
Farm & Country Fencing supplies rigid 8ft x 4ft weldmesh panels and light welded mesh rolls in a range of apertures, wire gauges and sizes. Suitable applications include animal enclosures, pet cages, pest control and general perimeter fencing.
Products are available for supply only or professional installation throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and the surrounding areas.
Farm & Country Fencing supplies rigid weldmesh panels measuring 8ft x 4ft. A range of aperture sizes and wire gauges is available, so customers should contact us to discuss the options suitable for their project.
The welded intersections help each panel retain its shape and provide a sturdier barrier than lightweight twisted-wire netting. Weldmesh panels can be used as part of:
- Small-animal enclosures
- Pet cages and runs
- Pest-control systems
- General perimeter fencing
- Bespoke animal enclosures
- Gates and access points
- Protective barriers
The panels must be supported by a suitable framework, posts or other appropriate structure. Fixings, joins, exposed edges and ground-level gaps should also be considered when planning the complete installation.
Light welded mesh is available in roll form for projects requiring a lighter and more flexible product.
Farm & Country Fencing supplies light welded mesh in:
- Widths of 600mm, 900mm and 1,200mm
- Aperture sizes of 6mm, 13mm, 25mm and 50mm
- Roll lengths of 6m and 30m
The available combinations should be confirmed when ordering, as the correct product will depend on the intended application.
Light welded mesh can be used for smaller enclosures, cages, garden protection and other general-purpose applications where a fixed welded grid is preferred to loosely formed wire netting.
The aperture is the space between the wires. Farm & Country Fencing offers light welded mesh with openings of 6mm, 13mm, 25mm and 50mm, together with a wider range of options across its rigid weldmesh panels.
Wire gauge affects the strength and rigidity of the mesh. Lighter wire may suit small cages or protected garden applications, while heavier-gauge mesh may be needed for larger animals, exposed locations or fencing subjected to greater pressure.
The correct combination should be selected according to:
- What the mesh needs to contain or exclude
- The size, weight and strength of the animal
- Whether the animal may climb, push, scratch or chew
- The risk of paws, heads or limbs passing through the openings
- The required fence or enclosure height
- The supporting framework
- Ground conditions and exposure
- The likelihood of accidental impact
- The required level of visibility
Farm & Country Fencing can explain the available aperture sizes and wire gauges and help identify an appropriate product for the proposed application.
Weldmesh is commonly used for animal enclosures because its fixed grid creates a more stable barrier than flexible chicken wire.
Potential applications include:
- Small-pet runs
- Animal cages
- Poultry enclosures
- Dog runs
- Bespoke zoo enclosures
- Educational animal facilities
- Wildlife and bird projects
The aperture, wire gauge and supporting structure must suit the animal's adult size, strength and behaviour. Gates, joins, roof sections and ground-level gaps should also be considered as part of the complete enclosure.
Heavy-gauge weldmesh can be incorporated into suitable dog fencing, runs and gates where a strong, visible barrier is required.
Farm & Country Fencing has incorporated heavy-gauge weldmesh into substantial post-and-rail fencing and custom gates for very large dogs. On that project, the approximately 1.5-metre-high internal fencing extended into a trench approximately one foot deep to provide below-ground protection.
These measurements relate to that particular installation. The appropriate height, aperture, wire gauge and anti-dig detail must be selected for each site and animal.
Customers planning a commercial dog facility should refer to Farm & Country Fencing's dedicated dog-daycare fencing service for more comprehensive design and installation options.
Weldmesh can form part of a physical pest-control system by helping prevent animals from entering protected areas.
Farm & Country Fencing has used weldmesh to help deter rabbits from entering an equestrian ménage and damaging its surface. In that project, the mesh was fitted to a refurbished timber post-and-rail fence to create a practical additional barrier.
Weldmesh may also be used to protect:
- Garden areas
- Selected planting
- Poultry enclosures
- Equestrian surfaces
- Openings beneath suitable structures
- Other vulnerable areas
Successful exclusion depends on more than the visible mesh. The lower edge, corners, joins, gates and changes in ground level must be addressed carefully. Where an animal can dig, a buried section, outward return or other suitable ground-level detail may be required.
The correct aperture, wire gauge, height and installation method should be selected for the target animal and location.
Weldmesh can provide a sturdier alternative to lightweight chicken wire for suitable poultry and bird enclosures. The aperture and wire gauge should reflect both the birds being contained and the predators from which they require protection.
Farm & Country Fencing incorporated powder-coated weldmesh along the lower section of a bespoke pond-netting enclosure for rare-breed ducks. The wider installation combined weldmesh with specialist bird netting, supports and a mesh-panel access gate, demonstrating how different materials can be brought together within a purpose-designed enclosure.
Weldmesh can be incorporated into custom enclosures for zoos, colleges, animal centres and other specialist facilities.
At Oaklands College, Farm & Country Fencing constructed a purpose-built lemur enclosure using a substantial treated-timber framework clad in galvanised weldmesh with 2in x 2in apertures.
The installation also incorporated a double-doored building. Because the existing base was uneven, the structure was carefully levelled to create a straight and secure framework.
The 2in x 2in aperture was selected for that particular enclosure and should not be treated as the standard specification for every species or facility.
Weldmesh can also be fixed to a suitable timber framework or incorporated into a bespoke garden, rural or agricultural boundary. Its open grid maintains light and visibility where a solid fence would feel unnecessarily enclosed.
The height, support system, gates and mesh specification should reflect the purpose of the boundary, ground conditions and expected exposure.
Where the main requirement is substantial commercial security, anti-climb performance or a permanent rigid perimeter, Farm & Country Fencing's dedicated V-mesh, twin-wire or 358 mesh-panel security systems may be more appropriate.
A secure enclosure can be compromised by an unsuitable gate or poorly protected opening.
Weldmesh can be incorporated into pedestrian, animal-management or vehicle gates where appropriate. The gate design should complement the mesh used throughout the rest of the enclosure and avoid creating larger openings around its edges.
Important considerations include:
- The opening width and height
- Mesh aperture and wire gauge
- Clearance beneath the gate
- The strength of the frame
- Hinges, latches and other ironmongery
- The animal's ability to push, climb or dig
- Access for owners, keepers or machinery
- The frequency with which the gate will be used
Farm & Country Fencing supplies a range of gates and can advise whether a standard or custom-made access point is required.
Chicken wire is normally manufactured from relatively light wire twisted into hexagonal openings. It can be useful for certain light-duty applications, but it is flexible and may distort when subjected to pressure.
Weldmesh has wires joined at each intersection, creating a more stable grid. This makes it a sturdier alternative for many animal, pest-control and general fencing applications.
The strength of the finished barrier will depend on the wire gauge, aperture, protective finish, fixings and supporting structure.
General-purpose weldmesh should not be confused with purpose-designed mesh-panel security fencing.
Farm & Country Fencing's separate security range includes V-mesh, twin-wire and 358 systems fixed to dedicated metal posts for sites with defined perimeter-security requirements.
Customers requiring school, commercial, industrial or higher-security fencing should discuss these dedicated systems with the team.
Farm & Country Fencing offers both weldmesh panels and light welded mesh on a supply-only basis.
Before ordering, customers should confirm:
- The required dimensions and quantity
- The aperture size
- The wire gauge
- The intended application
- Any required posts, framework or fixings
- Collection or delivery requirements
Providing accurate information about the project will help the team identify the most appropriate available product.
Farm & Country Fencing also provides professional installation for weldmesh fencing and bespoke enclosure projects.
Correct installation helps ensure that:
- The mesh is adequately supported
- Panels and rolls are securely fixed
- Joins do not create weak points
- The lower edge is properly addressed
- Gates match the surrounding barrier
- Corners and changes in direction remain secure
- Exposed edges are finished appropriately
- Ground levels and potential digging are considered
- The system suits the intended application
A site visit allows the team to assess the terrain, access, existing structures and purpose of the mesh before recommending a suitable design.
Maintenance requirements will depend on the type of mesh, its finish, location and level of exposure.
Periodic inspection should focus on:
- Damaged or distorted wires
- Loose fixings or movement within the framework
- Gaps around gates or at ground level
- Vegetation pressing against the mesh
- Damage to any protective finish
Animal enclosures should also be checked for sharp edges or openings that could affect containment or welfare. Prompt attention to localised damage can help prevent a small weakness from compromising the wider enclosure.
Farm & Country Fencing supplies weldmesh to contractors, landowners, animal facilities, businesses and private customers throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and the surrounding areas.
Our experience includes small and large animal enclosures, dog fencing, poultry and bird projects, equestrian pest-control fencing and bespoke structures for educational facilities.
Customers can purchase the material for their own project or ask our experienced team to design and install an appropriate fencing or enclosure system.
Customers choose Farm & Country Fencing for:
- Rigid 8ft x 4ft weldmesh panels
- Light welded mesh in a range of widths, apertures and roll lengths
- Different wire gauges for varied applications
- Supply-only and professionally installed options
- Experience with animal, bird, dog and equestrian projects
- Bespoke enclosures, fencing and gates
- Practical advice based on the intended application
- Professional installation throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and surrounding areas
- References from previous clients
- A FREE Measure and Quotation Service
- FREE No Obligation Site Visits
The available product should always be matched to the intended animal, pest or boundary requirement. Our team can explain the options and help identify an appropriate specification.
What is weldmesh?
Weldmesh is made from steel wires welded together at each intersection to create a regular grid. It is available in different wire gauges, aperture sizes, rigid panels and rolls.
What weldmesh panels do you supply?
Farm & Country Fencing supplies rigid weldmesh panels measuring 8ft x 4ft. Different aperture sizes and wire gauges are available. Please contact us to discuss the current options.
What sizes of light welded mesh are available?
Light welded mesh is available in widths of 600mm, 900mm and 1,200mm, with 6mm, 13mm, 25mm or 50mm apertures. Roll lengths of 6m and 30m are available.
Do you offer weldmesh on a supply-only basis?
Yes. Weldmesh panels and light welded mesh are available for supply only, as well as through Farm & Country Fencing's professional installation service.
Is weldmesh stronger than chicken wire?
Weldmesh is generally more rigid because its wires are welded at every intersection. Chicken wire is normally lighter and more flexible. The actual strength of weldmesh depends on its wire gauge, aperture, fixings and supporting structure.
Can weldmesh be used for dogs?
Heavy-gauge weldmesh can be incorporated into suitable dog fencing and runs. The height, aperture, wire gauge and anti-dig protection should be selected according to the dog's size, strength and behaviour.
Can weldmesh be used for poultry?
Weldmesh can provide a sturdier alternative to lightweight chicken wire for suitable poultry enclosures. The opening size and wire strength should reflect both the birds being contained and the predators from which they require protection.
Is weldmesh suitable for security fencing?
General-purpose weldmesh can create a robust physical barrier, but customers needing a dedicated commercial or high-security perimeter should consider Farm & Country Fencing's V-mesh, twin-wire or 358 security mesh systems.
How do I choose the correct aperture and wire gauge?
The correct combination depends on what the mesh must contain or exclude, the pressure it may experience, the supporting framework and the environment in which it will be installed. Farm & Country Fencing can advise on the available options.
How much does weldmesh cost?
The cost depends on the product dimensions, aperture, wire gauge, quantity and whether installation is required. Bespoke enclosures and fencing systems will also be affected by posts, framing, gates, access and ground conditions.
