STEEL & TUBES
Fencing, chain link and barbed wire
A fence is held up by its straining posts, not its line posts. Under-specifying corners is why fences sag.
What this category covers
Chain link
Galvanised and PVC-coated chain link in standard heights and mesh sizes. Rolls cut to the run required.
Square weld mesh fencing
Welded mesh panels and rolls — rigid, cleaner in appearance, and harder to cut through than chain link.
Barbed wire
Galvanised barbed wire in standard gauges and coil lengths, for topping and for standalone runs.
Concertina & razor wire
Where a boundary needs more than barbed wire. Coils and mounting brackets.
Posts & straining
Angle iron and tube posts, straining posts, struts, base plates, tension wire, turnbuckles and eye bolts.
Gates & fittings
Fencing gates, hinges, latches, clips, binding wire and post caps.
Chain link, weld mesh or barbed wire
| Chain link | Square weld mesh | Barbed wire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Low | Higher | Lowest |
| Appearance | Utility | Cleaner, more rigid | Agricultural |
| Security | Moderate — cuttable | Better — rigid, harder to cut | Deterrent only |
| Animals | Good | Good | Livestock only |
| Best for | Plot boundaries, site hoarding | Villas, compounds, industrial | Field boundaries, topping a wall |
| Posts required | Closer spacing | Panel-width spacing | Wide spacing |
What to send for a fencing quotation
Run length
Total metres of boundary. Note where it changes direction — corners need straining posts.
Height
Fence height required, and whether barbed or razor topping is wanted above it.
Ground and posts
Whether posts go into concrete footings, onto an existing wall, or onto a plinth.
Gates
How many, what width, and whether vehicle access is needed.
Mesh size and gauge
If you have a preference. If not, say what the fence is for and it can be specified.
Site and access
Rolls are heavy and awkward. Where the material can be dropped and stored.