Three Commonly Seen Fence Types

There are many types of fences available as there are reasons for installing them. Essentially, barbed wire plays a huge role in modern life in both rural and urban areas. When it comes to how to use barbed wire, there are several types available: welded wire, woven wire, barbed wire, and electric fencing. Each of the different types of barbed wire has its own advantages and disadvantages. Each is also better for some uses than others. If you need wire mesh for your home improvement project, read this article carefully to help you choose.

Welded Wire Fence

Welded wire mesh is formed by placing wires in horizontal and vertical configurations that form squares or rectangles. The wires are then connected to each other by a technique called spot welding. This forms sturdy fence panels that are virtually featureless and less flexible than traditional woven versions.

Welded wire fencing tends to have more decorative applications than woven wire fencing, but it can also be made from industrial strength materials. This makes welded wire fencing an excellent choice for many rural and urban residential and commercial uses, such as: Fencing around residential and commercial properties, fencing on sidewalks in parks and nature preserves, fencing around prisons and military installations, fencing for dog runs and kennels, etc.

Woven Wire Fencing

Unlike welded wire fencing, woven wire fencing is produced by weaving metal wire into various configurations. The chain link design is a popular example of woven wire fence design. Woven fences have a loose structure that can be stretched and bent, allowing for great flexibility. However, because the strands are interwoven, if one strand is cut, the entire fence may begin to come apart.

Woven wire fences are commonly used for the following purposes: pet sheltering, dog kennels, paddock fencing, and decorative applications.

Chain link fencing is probably the most popular and widely used form of woven fencing. It is the most common type of fencing used around playgrounds, fenced backyards and commercial areas. A tool called a fence stretcher is needed to properly string a chain link fence. For this reason, adding chain link fencing to a property can require a significant investment. Chain link fences installed without a fence stretcher may sag along portions of the fence. This results in an unsightly installation and a poorly functioning chain link fence.

Razor Wire Fencing

Razor wire fencing is made of steel and is commonly used for cattle and livestock. It is a stranded wire, as opposed to traditional braided wire, where the strands are twisted together rather than wrapped around each other. The barbs form at regular intervals along a given length of barbed wire, hence the name. Animals trying to break through the barbed wire are stopped by the sharp barbs, which can cause pain and injury.

A simple nail gun and some heavy duty gloves are all that is needed to string the barbed wire. The wire is nailed to the first post and then pulled tight before being nailed to the next post. Barbed wire fences are economical because they usually do not require professional installation to create one. They are also very useful in raising and protecting cattle and other livestock.

Barbed wire fences can consist of single or multiple strands of wire. Barbed wire fences can also be used in combination with other types of fencing, including wood railing or chain link fencing, to help strengthen the fence and discourage climbing, climbing down or through. Razor wire is a variation of barbed wire that is often placed along the top of barbed wire fences in prisons and military installations to prevent humans from climbing over the fence. The cuts and injuries caused by razor wire are not the same as those caused when a razor comes in contact with the skin.

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