How to choose a mesh for building a fence in the country
When it comes time to update or build a new fence in the country, most summer residents choose different nets. Fence mesh is an inexpensive and practical material that has a lot of advantages:
- ease of installation;
- long service life;
- light transmission;
- there is no need to fill the foundation;
- variety of types, materials and colors.
We will try to understand this variety.
Metal mesh
- easy installation;
- the possibility of secondary use;
- low price;
- strength and resistance to any temperature;
- long service life;
- resistance to wind loads;
- light transmission.
The latter parameter is often decisive, since in many garden partnerships, the rules prohibit the installation of blank fences between plots. Visual control of what is happening in the fenced area can be important in other cases. For example, when a net is used to separate an animal pen, playground, playground or reservoirs.
The metal fence mesh is available in two types - welded or interwoven from wire. This is a well-known chain-link.
Welded mesh
The welded structure is considered the most durable, therefore it is fenced off with industrial facilities, construction and sports grounds. It is also widely used to mark the boundaries of private property, including summer cottages. A welded mesh is sold in cards with a side size of 2 by 2.5 m, and the size of each cell is 10 by 15 cm. The mesh is based on a strong steel wire with a diameter of 3–5 mm. All rods are welded at the intersections. 
To prevent the fence from deforming, each card is equipped with stiffening ribs. The result is a fairly lightweight, strong and durable structure that also looks neat over the years.
To increase the service life, the steel wire is galvanized before or after welding.
The best in terms of performance is considered a mesh, which is first welded and then galvanized. Welding of already galvanized wire leads to the fact that the anti-corrosion coating in the welding places is partially broken. Therefore, when choosing the most durable material for the fence, it is advisable to choose a welded galvanized mesh.
Rabitz
The chain-link, in contrast to the welded one, has weaves, like threads in a knitted fabric. They allow the net to be folded and folded into rolls, in which it is sold. It is more convenient to store and transport the net in rolls.
The chain-link mesh is available in three types:
- Without galvanizing - this is the cheapest option. After installation, it is painted to prevent rust.
- Galvanized mesh is more expensive, but already protected against corrosion.
- Plasticized has a protective plastic layer. Polymer-coated fence mesh is considered the most durable of all varieties.
When choosing a chain-link, you should pay attention to the size of the cells. It can vary from 2.5 to 7 cm.For a normal fence, the mesh with the largest mesh is quite suitable, and for fencing the poultry house or playground it is better to choose a smaller one.
Corrugated mesh
This type of chain-link is woven from wire pre-bent in the form of a wave. The corrugated mesh flexes slightly, so it is sold in cards, not in rolls. The thickness of the rods varies from 2 to 7 mm. For fencing land or sports areas, wire no more than 3 mm in diameter is quite suitable, and the most durable is chosen for construction projects.
A corrugated mesh fence is usually made on a welded frame from a metal corner or profile. To do this, first weld the frame, and then weld the edges of the card to it.
Plastic mesh
Garden plastic fence mesh is increasingly replacing metal mesh today. It is based on an extruded polymer from which the mesh is made. The advantages of a plastic mesh are many:
- light weight compared to metal;
- resistance to negative natural factors;
- safety and non-toxicity of the material;
- maximum durability;
- easy to clean - the mesh is easily and quickly cleaned with a water jet from a hose;
- on sale a huge selection of shapes, colors and sizes.
The plastic mesh has one significant drawback - it is easy to cut with any cutting tool. Therefore, plastic nets are most often pulled to fence individual zones - flower beds, children's play areas, reservoirs.
Plastic netting is used when arranging trellises for climbing crops - cucumbers, beans, flowers.
Scrim
When installing a mesh fence on their site, owners often encounter a certain inconvenience - not only the sun's rays, but also prying eyes easily penetrate through the mesh. A camouflage net stretched over the usual one will help to create a more comfortable environment near the fence in the country. Previously, camouflage mesh was used only for camouflaging military objects, now it has become popular in resting places Outdoors.
The camouflage net significantly reduces the "visibility", is easily pulled and removed, fits perfectly into the country landscape, distracting attention from the metal structures of the fence.
Fence photo grid
You can effectively hide an unsightly fence and create a secluded corner in another way - with a photo grid for decorating fences. A photo grid is a polymer canvas with an image applied to it. With the help of a photo grid, they decorate temporary construction work, the outer side of the fence, and rest corners.
The polymer canvas can be of two types - solid (this is an ordinary banner fabric) or mesh. For fences, it is the mesh that is preferable, since it allows air to pass through and does not create windage.
From all the variety of different nets on sale, it is easy to choose the one that will meet the wishes of the site owner. You just need to correlate your fence requirements with the characteristics of the fence mesh.