Windbreak Fencing Mesh, HDPE, UV Stabilised, 30m Rolls, Green 0.5m or Black 2m High

Windbreak fencing mesh takes the force out of the wind across crops, plants, livestock and nursery stock while still letting air through. It is a lightweight HDPE plastic mesh with a hexagonal aperture, UV stabilised and rot resistant, and supplied in 30m rolls. It suits growers, farmers, nurseries, landscapers and gardeners who need shelter along an exposed boundary without building a solid fence. You can currently buy Green 0.5m x 30m and Black 2m x 30m. Green 1m x 30m, Green 2m x 30m and Black 1m x 30m are currently unavailable.

Why it works

It filters the wind rather than blocking it

Around half of the mesh area is open holes. As the wind passes through those holes its force is broken, and the published figure is a 50% reduction in wind speed.

A hexagonal aperture for strength

The holes are hexagonal and nominally 8 x 6mm. The hexagonal shape improves the strength of the mesh so it can withstand strong winds.

HDPE that copes with the weather

The mesh is made from HDPE plastic that is UV stabilised and rot resistant. At 400g/m² it is light to carry and handle: a 0.5m x 30m roll weighs about 6kg and a 2m x 30m roll about 24kg. An expected service life is not published for this line.

The limitation: it depends on proper fixing

This mesh is not designed to be nailed or stapled straight to a post. It needs to be battened, clamped between the post and a timber batten, so the full length of the mesh takes the wind load. If it is only U-nailed, individual filaments can break at the nail points and the fence can blow down. Allow for battens, as well as posts, in your materials list.

Where it's used

The mesh is used to protect crops, plants, animals and nurseries from heavy and damaging winds. On farms and smallholdings it forms agricultural fencing that shelters stock and exposed fields. In horticulture it shelters growing areas, young plants and nursery beds. In gardens it makes a decorative fence. The 0.5m height suits low shelter runs close to the ground; the 2m height suits taller screens along a boundary.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Start with the height of shelter you need. The 0.5m roll gives low protection for beds, young plants and ground-level runs. The 2m roll gives a full-height screen for stock, nurseries and garden boundaries. At present, the 0.5m height comes in green only and the 2m height in black only, so your choice of height also sets the colour.

The same specification is published for both colours. Then work out how many rolls you need: divide the length of the run by 30m and round up. A minimum order of 2 rolls gives you 60m of mesh to start with.

Installation, use & care

Set timber posts along the fence line, then batten the mesh: hold it against each post and fix a timber batten over it, so the mesh is clamped along its full height. Do not rely on U-nails alone, as filaments can break at the nail points and the fence can come down in strong wind. Run a straining line wire along the fence for added strength and security, and to help keep the mesh taut. Post size and spacing are not published for this line, so size and space your posts to suit how exposed the site is. After strong winds, walk the line and check battens and wires are still secure.

FAQ

Will it stop the wind completely?

No. About half of the mesh is open, and the published figure is a 50% reduction in wind speed.

Can I staple or nail it straight to the posts?

No. The mesh should be battened to timber posts so the whole length takes the wind load. Fixing with U-nails alone can cause filaments to break at the fixing points and the fence to blow down.

Is there any difference between green and black?

The same material, aperture, weight and wind reduction are published for both. The practical difference is size: green is currently available at 0.5m and black at 2m.

How long will it last outdoors?

The HDPE is UV stabilised and rot resistant. An expected service life is not published for this line.

Ordering & delivery

Windbreak mesh is priced per roll as listed. A minimum order of 2 rolls applies, shown when you add to basket. We deliver to UK mainland addresses. The lead time is confirmed at checkout or on your order confirmation.