Heavy Grade Galvanised Stock Fencing, 50m Rolls, L9/120/15, L16/100/15 or L23/200/15

This heavy grade stock fencing is a hinge-joint woven field fence for farm boundaries, livestock paddocks and woodland protection. It is made from hot-dip galvanised steel wire and supplied in 50m rolls. Three specifications are available to buy now: L9/120/15 (1.2m high), L16/100/15 (1.0m high) and L23/200/15 (2.0m high). The L20/145/15 (1.45m high) specification is currently unavailable. It suits farmers, smallholders, landowners, fencing contractors and woodland managers.

Why it works

A woven hinge-joint mesh

Horizontal line wires are joined by vertical stay wires, with the stays wrapped or knotted around each line wire where they cross. In general, this type of joint lets the mesh give when an animal leans or pushes against it, then return towards its original shape once the pressure is removed.

Closer wires at the bottom

The horizontal line wires are spaced closer together near the ground and further apart towards the top. Small and young animals tend to test a fence low down, so the tighter spacing at the base helps to keep them in, while the wider spacing higher up keeps the roll weight down.

Reading the specification code

Stock fencing in the UK is usually described by a three-part code. By general industry convention, the first number is the number of horizontal line wires, the second is the fence height in centimetres and the third is the spacing between the vertical stays in centimetres. So L9/120/15 has 9 line wires, stands 120cm high and has stays every 15cm. The "L" prefix is commonly used in the UK for heavy grade specifications. This is a naming convention, not a certification for this product.

Know the limits: wire diameter not confirmed

The wire diameters for this line are not published. Some published listings for this line show "15 Gauge (1.75mm)", but that figure appears to repeat the 15cm stay spacing and conflicts with the wire sizes usually found in heavy grade fencing. If wire diameter or tensile strength matters for your job, confirm it with us before ordering. Like any wire fence, it only performs as well as its posts, strainers and tension.

Where it's used

This fencing is typically used for:

• Cattle and general stock boundaries (L9/120/15)
• Sheep, lambs, pigs and smaller animals (L16/100/15)
• Deer fencing and high-security livestock boundaries (L23/200/15)
• Forestry, new planting and woodland protection
• Farm field boundaries and paddock divisions

Specifications

Choosing the right option

All three specifications share the same 50m roll length and 15cm stay spacing. The choice comes down to height and how many line wires you need.

L9/120/15 is the general-purpose choice for cattle and mixed stock. At 1.2m with 9 line wires, it is the lightest roll in the range.

L16/100/15 is lower at 1.0m but has 16 line wires, so the mesh is much closer. Choose it for sheep, lambs, pigs and smaller animals that might push through a wider mesh.

L23/200/15 stands 2.0m high with 23 line wires. It is intended for deer, high-security livestock boundaries and woodland protection where animals may try to jump a lower fence. The L20/145/15 is currently unavailable.

Installation, use & care

General practice is to set strainer posts at each end of a run, at corners and at changes of direction, with struts to brace them against the pull of the wire. Intermediate posts are spaced along the run between strainers. Unroll the fence with the closer-spaced wires at the bottom, attach it to the first strainer, then tension it evenly with a fence strainer or tensioning tool before tying off at the far strainer. Fix the mesh to timber posts with galvanised staples, leaving the wires free to move slightly. A plain or barbed top wire is often run above the mesh. Check tension and fixings from time to time and treat any cut ends with galvanised spray or paint.

FAQ

What does L9/120/15 mean?

By general convention, it means 9 horizontal line wires, a height of 120cm and vertical stays every 15cm. The "L" is commonly used in the UK to indicate a heavy grade specification.

What wire diameter is used?

Wire diameters are not published for this line. The "15 Gauge (1.75mm)" figure shown in some published listings appears to be an error, so please confirm the diameter with us before ordering if it matters for your job.

Is the L20/145/15 available?

No. The L20/145/15 (1.45m high) specification is currently unavailable. You can order the L9/120/15, L16/100/15 or L23/200/15.

How heavy are the rolls?

About 26kg for L9/120/15, 32kg for L16/100/15 and 48kg for L23/200/15. Plan for two people or machinery to move and unroll them.

Ordering & delivery

Rolls are sold individually and no minimum order applies. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout. The rolls are heavy, so plan for two-person handling or suitable machinery.