Instructions / Assembly

Wire Mesh Fencing Installation

Guide

Wire mesh fencing can serve many purposes. It’s most commonly seen

in gardens and yards to keep unwanted critters from getting into your

garden and destroying it. Installing a wire mesh fence isn’t hard and

requires very few materials. Here’s what you need to know about

installing your own mesh fence.

Consider the Uses

If you are installing a fence to keep deer out of a garden, remember that

deer can and will jump pretty high to reach a food source. A fence of

about 8 feet high is enough to prevent deer from jumping. If you are

installing the fence to protect a garden or yard from small critters or

pets, you won’t need to go to this extreme. In these cases the fence

doesn’t usually have to be more than 4 or 5 feet high.

The size of the mesh itself will need to depend on the purpose of the

fence. Keeping large animals out will mean you can use a mesh that is

large. Smaller critters will require a smaller mesh. The smaller mesh will

usually be stronger too.

Digging Post Holes

You will want to dig holes that are 6 inches wide by 12 inches deep

every 8 feet around the area you are placing the fence. You will want to

stake out the perimeter before you purchase your materials so you will

know just how many posts you will need. The type of mesh you are

using will determine the type of posts that need to be used. You will be

able to choose between metal post stakes or wood posts. A wood post

will be easier to fix later, but may rot in the elements. A metal post will

last longer but can be harder to get the fencing on.

You will want to secure the posts in place using concrete that is quick

setting.

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Wire Mesh Fencing Installation Guide Wire mesh fencing can serve many purposes. It’s most commonly seen in gardens and yards to keep unwanted critters from getting into your garden and destroying it. Installing a wire mesh fence isn’t hard and requires very few materials. Here’s what you need to know about installing your own mesh fence. Consider the Uses If you are installing a fence to keep deer out of a garden, remember that deer can and will jump pretty high to reach a food source.
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Section out the Mesh It will be much easier for you to work with the fencing material if you section it out. Cut the fencing to fit between several of the posts. You won’t have to cut sections if you have someone helping you. But smaller pieces are still easier to work with than an entire roll of mesh. Securing the Fencing As you work on installing the fence around the perimeter you will want to make sure the mesh sections are even along the top and bottom.