What accessories to choose for fence mesh installation?

When erecting a fence you need handy accessories for mounting meshthanks to them your fence will gain stability, durability and aesthetic appearance. What will be necessary during the fencing wire mesh and what additional elements you should obligatorily supply? In our article you will find some useful tips and answers to these questions.

What accessories to choose for fencing net

To build a fence of mesh you need primarily posts and rolls of netting with the appropriate length. When you complete them, then the only thing left to do is to purchase accessories and installation of fence. What elements for assembling fencing mesh should be on your list? Here is their list

• tensioners,

• wire tensioning galvanized,

• round clamps (bands) or rectangular,

• tension rods,

• grommets,

• supporting post caps,

• screws for attaching the displacement pole cap and tension rod.

During installation you will also need other mesh accessoriesincluding - protective canopies for posts. If you want to additionally install barbed wire or razor-sharp fence, remember to get steel outriggers and special protective gloves. You have forest netting? Buy galvanized mounting bolts to attach it to the wooden posts.

Basic components of the fencing mesh

Once you have the concrete foundation and set fence postsyou start the main fencing stage, which is fixing the covering material. What mounting accessories for fencing wire you have to prepare then? To the ends of the net, laid out on the ground, you install one tensioning bar each (if you do not have bars, you can also use galvanized flat bars instead), and to the posts, after taking precise measurements, you screw clamps on bolts and turnbuckles.

Tension wirethe type and color of the net to be laid out should be matched to the type and color of the net - among the products available on the Polish market you will find galvanized wires and pVC-coated wiresgreen, grey, brown and black. These products are sold in discs, 200, 300, or even 400 mb in one, and you can also choose from different diameters: for example, with a core of 2 mm - 2.5 mm.

Stabilizing catches for fencing wire

What to do to make the mesh fence stable and rigid, regardless of unfavorable external conditions? For this purpose you should use a system of hooks, i.e through-holes made of plastic to stabilize the tension wire, or metal plates for attaching fencing net on posts. Plastic grommets, resistant to UV rays and high and low temperatures can be found in specialized stores, either stationary or online, together with a handy metal screw.

Are you a fan of metal grommets? Use galvanized metal grommets, and if you plan to build a fence in mountain or seaside locations, you can also choose reinforced grommets with a thickened metal screw, supporting both the post itself and a selected fragment of the mesh, which remains intact even after the passage of hurricane winds.

Protective accessories for fence posts

Another group of accessories needed during construction of the fence from the netting are products for securing metal posts made of round, square or rectangular pipes. These are different types of plugs, also called caps , covers or hoods. These products take the form of caps, made of sheet metal or plastic, with rounded edges to prevent accumulation of water. They are lightweight, easy to install accessories that protect metal components from corrosion and are an aesthetic addition.

Plastic canopies are available in universal sizes that can be easily matched to your posts. You can choose from among other covers:

• round, with diameter (fi) 42, 48, 51 and 60 mm,

• rectangular: 60 mm x 40 mm,

• square - 50 mm x 50 mm, 80 mm x 80 mm, 100 mm x 100 mm.

An alternative to plastic canopies are galvanized metal caps. When choosing them, check how they should be connected to the post - with screws or by welding.

What to remember when buying accessories for the installation of a mesh fence?

When shopping at a wholesaler or mesh manufacturer, make sure that the bands and any other mounting and tensioning elements are of the same color. Choose only galvanized accessories with an anti-corrosion layer that will effectively protect the metal coatings from moisture for many years. You can also purchase powder coated products in universal shades of green, graphite, brown or black.

If you have to make a long fence of several hundred meters and you want to save your time and money, ask for a comprehensive estimate directly to the manufacturer of fencing mesh, such as the company STEEL from Lodz. Technical advisor will then tell you what accessories for installation of fencing mesh you should complete to be able to fence efficiently and without problems.