Welded Wire Fence & Panels
A Small Guide
A welded wire fence is steel wire fabric where every horizontal and vertical wire is fused together at every intersection using electric resistance welding. The wire is drawn to a specified diameter, cut to length, arranged on a jig, and pulsed with current at each crossover point until the steel fuses.
Main uses of welded wire fencing
Welded wire fencing and panels can be used for different types of projects, including:
- Livestock pens, corrals, and chutes
- Garden, landscape, and yard protection against small predators
- Animal enclosures (chicken coops, dog runs, kennels)
- Security perimeters
- Wildlife feeder and food-plot protection
How to choose the right welded wire fence
Ask yourself these questions to determine the right product for your fencing project:
1. What are you keeping in or out?
This determines the opening size. Smaller animals need smaller mesh openings, while larger and stronger animals require a heavier wire gauge and robust grid spacing.
2. How tall does the fence need to be?
The height of your fence will be determined by your specific needs. Typically, projects like these require these heights:
- Garden border / decorative: 24″–36″
- Small livestock, dog runs: 48″
- Cattle, horses, hogs, perimeter security: 60″–72″
- Deer, wildlife exclusion: 72″–96″+
3. What’s the soil and terrain?
The soil and terrain in your area or property will determine the type of wire or panel you install.
Typically, any welded wire fence or panel will work on hard, flat ground. However, severely uneven ground or rolling hills may require other high-tensile solutions, such as a fixed knot fence, or panels that need to be cut and stepped. Check out all our solutions here.
4. How long does it need to last?
STAY-TUFF products feature a Class 3 galvanized zinc coating, meaning that rain and extreme humidity won’t create rust or corrosion that will degrade the product.
STAY-TUFF: The Best Choice
We offer fences and panels that combine flexibility, resistance and quality, regardless of your budget or project.
2×4 Horse Panel
STAY-TUFF 2X4 Horse Panels are designed specifically with horse safety in mind, featuring a hoof-safe mesh design to prevent injuries. A uniform Class 3 zinc coating prevents rust and corrosion through extreme temperatures and precipitation. This sturdy fencing solution is easy to install and delivers reliable protection.
4×4 Utility Panel
The STAY-TUFF 4X4 Utility Panel is ideal for use in a variety of applications around your farm or ranch. It’s a tough panel designed to fit your everyday needs. So when you need livestock fencing that is easy to install, weather-resistant, and animal-safe, STAY-TUFF has the panel for you.
Hog Panel
STAY-TUFF Hog Panels offer features that will exceed your expectations, providing reliable impact resistance against rooting animals. These sturdy panels are constructed from heavy-duty, galvanized steel wire to ensure lasting durability.
Cattle Panel
Keep your livestock safe and secure with STAY-TUFF Cattle Panel. It’s simple to install, easy to transport, and resistant to weather and corrosion. With its sturdy frame, this fencing can withstand collision and impact from large animals. When the safety of your livestock is important, STAY-TUFF has the panel for you.
V-Brace Panel
The patented V-brace design adds improved strength and rigidity. It’s easy to carry and install, rust-resistant, and has a galvanized finish to guarantee a long lifetime.
Protect your perimeters with STAY-TUFF
STAY-TUFF panels are economical, safe, extremely durable, and the all-around best option for your fencing needs.
Browse our website to learn more about our products, and click on the Store Locator feature to discover an authorized STAY-TUFF dealership near you.