Welded wire mesh fence
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welded wire mesh fence is a steel fence consisting of wire strands welded together to form a high strength mesh. Welded wire mesh fences are used predominantly as high security barriers where visibility through the fence is necessary or desirable. It is also used for animal enclosures in zoos.
Types
triangle bending fence
chain link fence
temporary fence
Crowd control barrier
By gauge
Wire thickness, typically wire from 2mm to 8mm is used
Horizontal wire pitch, this is the distance between two horizontal wire strands, typically 12.7mm to 200mm
Vertical wire pitch, this is the distance between two vertical wire strands, typically 10mm to 76.2mm
Uses
Around Public buildings, such as the Union Buildings in Pretoria
Around private offices, where visibility is desirable
Residential perimeter fence
Around prisons, secure hospitals and military installations
Country borders
In parks, zoos and nature reserves
