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Chain Link Fence and Wire Mesh Fencing in South Africa

A chain link fence is a woven wire fence made by linking zigzag wires together, and it is one of the most affordable ways to fence a property. In South Africa it is usually sold as diamond mesh. Whether you need a few rolls for a garden or a full perimeter, send one free request and a local fencing contractor or supplier will quote for supply or installation.

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Chain link and diamond mesh are the same product. Chain link is the international name, while South African suppliers mostly say diamond mesh. If a quote says either, it is woven wire with diamond-shaped openings. What changes the quality is not the name but the wire thickness, the opening size and the coating. Other common wire fencing and mesh fencing types include:

  • Chain link (diamond mesh): woven, flexible, follows uneven ground
  • Weldmesh: welded square grid, stiffer and harder to climb
  • Farm fencing: knotted or plain strand wire for livestock
  • Barbed and razor wire: toppings for extra security

Rolls, heights and wire thickness

Chain link is sold in rolls, usually 30 m long, in heights from 1.2 m to 2.4 m. Wire thickness is given in millimetres, from about 2.0 mm for garden fences up to 4.0 mm for security. Some older price lists still use wire gauge numbers, where a higher number means thinner wire, so ask for the size in millimetres. When buying wire mesh for fencing, also check the opening size: 50 mm stops small animals and is harder to climb than 75 mm.

Wire fencing for sale: supply only or installed

Many buyers look for wire fencing for sale and plan to put it up themselves. That works for short garden runs, but a chain link fence only stays tight if the straining posts are braced and concreted and the mesh is tensioned properly. A contractor brings the tools to strain the mesh and set poles in line. Ask for quotes both ways, supply only and fully installed, so you can compare the real difference.

Also calledDiamond mesh, diamond wire fencing
Roll lengthUsually 30 m
Heights1.2 m to 2.4 m
WireAbout 2.0 mm to 4.0 mm
Mesh opening50 mm or 75 mm
FinishGalvanised or PVC-coated

The cheapest price per metre is not always the best value in fencing. When your chain link fencing quote arrives, check:

  • Materials: the wire or steel thickness, the type of galvanising or coating, and the pole size and spacing. Thinner material looks the same on day one but fails sooner.
  • Foundations: how deep the poles are set and whether they are concreted. Most fence failures start at the posts.
  • What is included: gates, locks, corner stays, removal of an old fence, site clearing and rubble removal.
  • Guarantee and timing: workmanship guarantees, the expected start date and how long installation will take.

Our service passes your request to a contractor who works in your area, so you can ask these questions before you commit. It costs nothing and you are under no obligation to accept the quote.

To get an accurate quote quickly, include:

  • The total fence length, so the number of rolls can be worked out
  • The height, wire thickness and mesh opening
  • Galvanised or PVC-coated finish
  • Whether the ground is flat, sloping or rocky
  • Rolls only, or supply and installation

Photos or a rough sketch of the boundary help too. Mention them in the details and the contractor will ask for them.

Frequently asked questions

How many rolls of chain link do I need?

Divide your total fence length by the roll length, usually 30 m, and round up. A 100 m boundary needs four rolls. Leave out gate openings, and allow a little extra for joins and corners.

Can chain link be installed on sloping ground?

Yes. Woven chain link flexes, so it can follow gentle slopes better than rigid panels. On steep or stepped ground the installer may add extra posts and straining points to keep the mesh tight.

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