Premium Welded Wire Mesh Rolls, Galvanised After Welding, 0.9m or 1.2m x 30m, 50mm, 25mm or 25 x 13mm Holes

These welded wire mesh rolls are for anyone building something that has to stay outdoors and stay sound: aviaries, dog runs, chicken runs, pond covers, security cages and garden fencing. Each roll is hot-dip galvanised after welding, so the zinc coating covers the whole mesh, every weld included. That is the difference between this premium grade and economical standard galvanised rolls, which are galvanised before welding and can lose a small amount of coating at the joints. You can choose from four purchasable options, all 30m long, in 0.9m or 1.2m heights, with 50x50mm, 25x25mm or 25x13mm holes.

Why it works

Galvanised after welding, not before

On standard rolls the wire is galvanised first and then welded into mesh, and welding can remove a small amount of coating at each joint. Here the mesh is welded first and then hot-dip galvanised, so the zinc covers 100% of the mesh, including every weld. The points that hold the mesh together are coated just like the wire between them.

A higher quality finish

Galvanising after welding gives a higher quality finish than economical standard galvanised rolls.

Gauge matched to the job

Wire gauge runs backwards: the larger the number, the thinner the wire. The 16 gauge options use wire of approximately 1.6mm, while the 19 gauge option uses approximately 1.0mm wire, giving a finer, lighter mesh.

The limitation to know

Cutting the mesh exposes bare steel at the cut ends, and those ends may rust. Treat them with galvanising spray or zinc-rich paint.

• Zinc coating covers 100% of the mesh, welds included
• Higher quality finish than standard galvanised rolls
• 16 gauge (approx 1.6mm) or 19 gauge (approx 1.0mm) wire
• Cut ends need protecting after cutting

Where it's used

You will find this mesh in security fencing and security cages, animal enclosures, dog runs, pet cages, pet hutches and chicken runs. It is used for aviaries and bird cages, garden and metal fencing, pond covers and pond leaf protection, and as support for climbing plants and on construction work. Because the welds are coated as well as the wire, it suits any structure that stays outside all year and depends on its joints.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Start with what the mesh has to keep in or out. As a rule of thumb, 25mm mesh suits smaller animals and 50mm mesh suits larger animals such as dogs. For a dog run or general garden fencing, the 0.9m 50x50mm 16 gauge roll is the lightest 16 gauge option at about 17kg. For smaller animals at the same height, the 0.9m 25x25mm 16 gauge roll gives closer mesh at approximately 31kg. If you need more height, the 1.2m 25x25mm 16 gauge roll is the heaviest here at around 46kg. The 1.2m 25x13mm 19 gauge roll has the smallest holes on this listing in thinner, approx 1.0mm wire, for jobs where a fine mesh matters more than wire thickness.

Installation, use & care

Unroll the mesh on a flat surface and weight the ends so it does not spring back while you work. Wear gloves throughout. On timber posts and frames, fix the mesh with galvanised staples (U-nails). On post-and-wire fencing, tie the mesh to the posts and line wires. Each time you cut the mesh, treat the cut ends with galvanising spray or zinc-rich paint, because they expose bare steel and may rust.

FAQ

What does galvanised after welding mean in practice?

The mesh is welded first and then hot-dip galvanised, so the zinc covers 100% of the mesh, every weld included. Standard rolls are galvanised before welding, and the welding can remove a small amount of coating at the joints.

Will the mesh rust where I cut it?

It can. Cutting exposes bare steel at the cut ends, and those ends may rust. Protect them straight after cutting with galvanising spray or zinc-rich paint, and touch them up if the coating wears.

Is 16 gauge thicker than 19 gauge?

Yes. With wire gauge, a larger number means thinner wire. The 16 gauge options here use wire of approximately 1.6mm, and the 19 gauge option uses approximately 1.0mm wire, so 16 gauge is the thicker of the two.

Which hole size should I choose for a dog run?

As general practice, 50mm mesh suits larger animals such as dogs, so the 0.9m 50x50mm 16 gauge roll is the usual starting point. For smaller animals, 25mm mesh is the better choice.

Ordering & delivery

Each option is priced per roll as listed. We deliver to UK mainland addresses. Depending on your order, rolls travel on a pallet or by a kerbside service, so plan how you will move them from the kerb to where you need them. Your lead time is confirmed at checkout or on your order confirmation.