Sheep Field Fence
The most economic option to create a long-lasting sheep-proof perimeter around large areas such as farmland and fields.
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- Manufactured in Europe, conforms to BS EN standards
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Product Information: Sheep Fencing
Understanding Mesh Configuration
Recommended Applications
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Animal |
Min Height required |
Mild Steel (L Grade) |
Mild Steel (C Grade) |
High Tensile |
Add Electrical Wire |
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1.2m |
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90cm |
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Bull |
1.8m |
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75cm |
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Goat |
1.2m |
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Optional |
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Llama |
1.2m |
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Optional |
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Alpaca |
1.2m |
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Optional |
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1.4m |
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1.5m |
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Large animals to lean against |
Any |
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General field boundary |
Any |
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Dog |
See dog fencing for more information |
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Chickens |
See poultry fencing for more information |
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Pheasant |
See game netting for more information |
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Fox |
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Badger |
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Rabbits |
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Wire Specification Comparison
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Mild Steel (L Grade) |
Mild Steel (C Grade) |
High Tensile |
High Tensile PVC Coated |
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General |
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Cost |
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£££ |
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Made in |
EU |
EU |
EU |
EU |
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Conforms to British Manufacturing standards |
BS EN 10223-5:2012 BS EN 10244-2:2009 BS EN 10218-2:2012 BS EN 1179:2003 |
BS EN 10223-5:2012 BS EN 10244-2:2009 BS EN 10218-2:2012 BS EN 1179:2003 |
BS EN 10218-2:2012 BS EN 10223-5:2012 BS EN 10244-2:2009 |
BS EN 10218-2:2012 BS EN 10223-5:2012 BS EN 10244-2:2009 |
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Strongest |
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Flexibility |
Most flexible |
Good flexibility |
Low flexibility |
Low flexibility |
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Delivered as |
As a roll. If the roll exceeds 33kg it will be delivered on a pallet |
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Construction |
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Material |
Lightweight mild steel |
Mild steel |
High tensile steel |
High tensile steel |
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Coating |
Galvanised |
Heavily galvanised |
Heavily galvanised |
Heavily galvanised with green ecover |
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Min height |
80cm (2.6ft) |
80cm (2.6ft) |
80cm (2.6ft) |
80cm (2.6ft) |
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Max height |
2m (6.5ft) |
80cm (2.6ft) |
80cm (2.6ft) |
80cm (2.6ft) |
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Increase height |
Add Barbed Wire or Tension Wire (view instructions) |
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Base & top wire diameter |
2.5mm |
3mm |
2.5mm |
2.5mm |
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Inside wire diameter |
1.9mm |
2.5mm |
1.9mm |
1.9mm |
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Type of knot |
Knotted hinge joint |
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Strength & Environment |
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Corrosion resistance |
Good |
Very good |
Very good |
Excellent |
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Abrasion resistance |
Good |
Very good |
Very good |
Very good |
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Tensile strength range |
695-850 N/mm2 |
695-850 N/mm2 |
1235-1390 N/mm2 |
1235-1390 N/mm2 |
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Best if heavy livestock lean against fence |
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Best if fence has multiple turns |
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Suited to animals |
See application list above |
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Installation |
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Recommended post spacing |
2m |
2m-3m |
3m-5m |
3m-5m |
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Can be installed with wooden posts |
Yes, the most common option. Attach with Staples and Tension Wire. (download instructions) |
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Can be installed with metal posts |
Yes, less common but a variety of metal posts are now available |
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Speed of installation |
Due to the product weight and tensioning required it takes longer than panels or wire mesh but it is also cheaper |
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Qty of people required to instal |
One experienced person or two people new to stock fence |
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Handle with protective gloves |
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Maintenance |
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Will stretch after installation? |
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Need retightening each year? |
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Installation Instructions
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Specifications
Installation
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