Plastic Deer Fencing Mesh, Black, 50mm Holes, 80gsm, UV Stabilised, 1.5m or 2m x 100m Roll

If you need to keep deer off new planting, young trees or a fresh hedge line, this black plastic deer fencing mesh is a lighter, easier-to-handle alternative to metal wire deer fence. It is a heavy-duty netting made from high-tensile plastic that has been stretched during manufacture for extra strength, with 50mm square holes, a weight of 80g/m² and UV stabilisation for outdoor use. It suits farmers, landscapers and gardeners. Each roll is 100m long, and you can buy it in 1.5m × 100m and 2m × 100m.

Why it works

Stretched for strength

The netting is made from high-tensile BOP plastic that is stretched during the manufacturing process. Stretching improves the strength and resilience of the filaments, which is why the mesh is considered suitable for use around larger animals such as deer. Tensile strength is stated as over 5.8kN/m.

Built for exposure

The black netting is UV stabilised, so it is made to cope with long periods outdoors in sunlight and weather. It is described as having a long life expectancy when exposed to the elements. No figure in years is given, so treat that as a general expectation rather than a guarantee.

Light to carry, quick to put up

Because it is plastic rather than steel, the mesh is lightweight and easy to handle and erect. It fixes to ordinary timber posts or stakes with U-nails or nylon cable ties.

The honest limitation

Plastic netting does not hold itself taut the way a steel wire fence can. Straining line wires are strongly recommended to give the netting extra strength and keep the fence tight, and the taller 2m mesh may need a second or third line wire. For a long-term fence, battening is also recommended to spread the strain on individual filaments.

Where it's used

The mesh is used as a barrier to fallow, roe, red and muntjac deer. Typical jobs include protecting newly planted crops and tree plantings, and guarding newly planted perimeter hedges on farmland against livestock damage. It is suitable for both commercial and domestic use, from farming through to plant protection in gardens.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Height is the main decision, because the roll length is the same 100m for both sizes. The 2m × 100m roll gives the taller barrier of the two and is the one to choose where you want the most height against deer. The 1.5m × 100m roll is lighter to carry and suits lower runs around new planting. Recommended fence heights for each deer species are not published for this line, so check local guidance if you are unsure.

Work out the length of your fence line and divide by 100m to find how many rolls you need. Remember that the 2m mesh may need a second or third straining wire, which adds to the materials list. The 1.2m × 100m and 1.8m × 100m rolls are currently unavailable.

Installation, use & care

Set out a line of wooden fencing posts or timber stakes. Run a straining line wire along the top and keep it taut, then fix the netting to it with hog ring clips and hog ring pliers. On the 2m mesh, add a second or third line wire as needed. Fix the netting to each post or stake with U-nails or nylon cable ties.

For a fence that is meant to last, batten the netting: fix it between the posts or stakes and a length of treated timber running along them. This spreads the load across the mesh rather than concentrating it on a few filaments at each fixing point. Check the fence periodically and re-tension wires if they slacken.

FAQ

Do I need straining wire with this mesh?

It is strongly recommended. Straining line wire keeps the netting taut and gives it extra strength. It is fixed along the top with hog ring clips, and the 2m mesh may need a second or third wire.

Which deer will it keep out?

It is described as an effective barrier to fallow, roe, red and muntjac deer when used as deer fencing. Results depend on height, tensioning and local deer pressure.

Can I fix it straight to timber posts?

Yes. U-nails or nylon cable ties fix it to wooden posts or stakes. For a long-term fence, battening with treated timber is recommended because it spreads the strain on the netting.

How long will it last outdoors?

The netting is UV stabilised and described as having a long life expectancy when exposed to the elements. A specific lifespan or warranty period is not published for this line.

Ordering & delivery

The mesh is priced per roll as listed. Choose 1.5m × 100m or 2m × 100m from the options. We deliver to UK mainland addresses. The lead time is confirmed at checkout or on your order confirmation.