Galvanised Welded Wire Mesh Rolls, 0.3m to 2.4m High, 10m to 30m, 6mm to 50mm Holes, 10 to 23 Gauge

If you are fencing in chickens, lining a rabbit run, guarding young trees or building an aviary or fruit cage, this galvanised welded wire mesh is the roll you unroll, cut to length and fix. It suits gardeners, smallholders, pet keepers and fencing trades. The steel wire is welded at every join and hot-dip zinc galvanised. Heights run from 0.3m to 2.4m and lengths from 10m to 30m, with holes from 6mm to 50mm and wire from a fine 23 gauge to a heavy 10 gauge. This is the standard grade; read the galvanising note below if weld coverage matters.

Why it works

Welded at every join

Every crossing point is welded, so the joins stay fixed when you cut the mesh or pull it across a frame. The holes keep their shape, and you can trim a panel to fit a hutch door or tree guard without the wires coming loose.

Zinc galvanised steel

The zinc layer protects the steel from rust outdoors, so it suits runs, guards and fences left out in all weathers. One limitation: published information conflicts on whether this standard grade is galvanised before or after welding. One source says after; another says the standard range is galvanised before welding, which can remove a little zinc at the welds. If you need guaranteed full zinc coverage at every weld, choose a post-weld (premium) galvanised roll instead.

A gauge for the job

The larger the number, the thinner the wire. 12 gauge (about 2.5mm) and thicker is the heavier grade suited to animal enclosures, while the finer 19 to 23 gauge rolls pair with small holes for screening and small cages.

Where it's used

You will find this mesh on wire mesh fencing, security fences, dog and cat fencing and deer fencing. It is also used for chicken coops, rabbit runs, rabbit hutches, aviaries and other animal enclosures. Gardeners wrap it into tree protection guards and fruit cages. Fixed over timber decking and steps, it gives an anti-slip surface underfoot, and fine 6mm mesh suits hamster and mouse cages.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Start with the hole. 6mm and 13mm suit very small animals and fine screening, such as hamster and mouse cages. 25mm suits small animal enclosures, hutches, cages, chicken coops and rabbit runs. 50mm suits fencing for larger animals such as dogs, foxes and deer.

Then pick the gauge: 12 gauge and thicker is the heavier enclosure grade. Here the 12 and 10 gauge rolls all have a 50mm hole, while the 25mm rolls come in 15, 16 or 19 gauge, so 15 gauge is the stoutest small-hole choice.

Finally, match height and length to your run. The 1.8m and 2.4m rolls come in 50mm hole only, and the 2.4m roll is sold as a pack of five.

Installation, use & care

Wear gloves whenever you handle the mesh. Unroll it on a flat surface, measure your run and cut to length. Fix it to timber posts and frames with galvanised U-nails or staples; on steel frames, posts and cages the mesh can be welded instead. Every cut end exposes bare steel and may rust, so treat cut ends with galvanising spray or zinc-rich paint once the mesh is fixed, and check them again from time to time.

FAQ

Is this mesh galvanised before or after welding?

Published information conflicts. One source says this standard grade is galvanised after welding; another says the standard range is galvanised before welding, which can remove a little zinc at the welds. If full zinc coverage at the welds is essential, choose a post-weld (premium) galvanised roll.

Will the cut ends rust?

They can. Cutting exposes bare steel with no zinc protection, so cut ends may rust over time. Seal every cut with galvanising spray or zinc-rich paint as soon as the mesh is fitted.

Can I weld it to a steel frame?

Yes. As well as being stapled to timber, the mesh can be welded to steel frames, posts and cages. Treat any bare steel left exposed afterwards with galvanising spray or zinc-rich paint, as you would a cut end.

Ordering & delivery

Each roll is priced per roll as listed, and the 2.4m roll is also offered as a pack of 5. A minimum order of 2 rolls applies, shown when you add to basket. Delivery covers UK mainland addresses; heavier rolls travel on a pallet or kerbside service. Your lead time is confirmed at checkout or on your order confirmation.