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Metal Fence Rolls

If you’re looking for hardware cloth that holds up over the long haul, then Critterfence’s metal fence rolls are the optimum choice. Compare your options by opening size, gauge, and application, so you can find the right product for your job and order with confidence.

Our Hardware Cloth Will Outlast the Competition

Every Critterfence© wire fence roll is hot-dip galvanized after welding — not electro-galvanized like our competitors. This greatly extends the lifespan of the coating and the steel underneath. We then add PVC to the outer layer for a metal fence that is salt-spray-approved and rated for direct soil contact. Our fences last up to 25 years in outdoor conditions.

Choose the Right Opening Size for Your Application

The most common fencing mistake is choosing an inappropriate opening size for your needs. A 2×2 or 2×4 metal fence roll works best when blocking deer, dogs, and bigger farm animals from getting in or out — but it won’t stop rabbits, snakes, or other small animals. ½″ and smaller fence works well as hardware cloth to keep a garden safe. Not sure which opening size is best for your project? Get in touch, and our experts are happy to help.

Critterfence black steel wire fence rolls

Wire Fence Roll Types:

Hardware Cloth

Critterfence© Hardware Cloth Black Steel ½″ × ½″ or ¼″ × ¼″

  • ½″ × ½″ or ¼″ × ¼″ opening size square welded wire mesh
  • Hot-dip galvanized after welding — not electro-galvanized like our competitors
  • Black PVC-coated
  • 17GA after coating, 19GA before coating minimum
  • Rated for up to 25 years of useful life
  • Salt spray approved & engineered for soil-to-fence contact
  • Typically used as a garden fence to keep out vermin
Medium to Large Animal Fence

Critterfence© Black Steel Square Grid 2×2 & 2×4

  • 2″ × 2″ or 2″ × 4″ opening size square welded wire mesh
  • Hot-dip galvanized after welding — not electro-galvanized like our competitors
  • Black PVC-coated
  • 14.5GA after coating, 16GA before coating minimum
  • Rated for up to 25 years of useful life
  • Salt spray approved & engineered for soil-to-fence contact
  • Typically used as a medium to large animal fence
  • Not suitable for rodents like rabbits and other small animals around a garden
  • Not suitable for all birds
  • Typically used as a farm and livestock fence
Multi-Purpose Fence

Critterfence© Black Steel Square Grid 1×1

  • 1″ × 1″ opening size square welded wire mesh
  • Hot-dip galvanized after welding — not electro-galvanized like our competitors
  • Black PVC-coated, with some plain galvanized (silver) variants available
  • 17GA after coating, 20GA before coating minimum
  • Rated for up to 25 years of useful life
  • Salt spray approved & engineered for soil-to-fence contact
  • Typically used as a multi-purpose fence to keep out a broad spectrum of animals, including birds
  • Makes a great bottom wire or stand-alone garden fencing
Small Animal & Rodent Control

Critterfence© Black Steel Square Grid — Less Than One Inch Opening Size

  • Small opening size square welded wire mesh
  • Hot-dip galvanized after weaving — not electro-galvanized like our competitors
  • Black PVC-coated
  • 17GA after coating, 19GA before coating minimum
  • Rated for up to 25 years of useful life
  • Salt spray approved & engineered for soil-to-fence contact
  • Typically used as a fence to keep out the smallest animals, including rodents and snakes
  • Makes a great garden fencing bottom wire for gardens or backyard areas
  • Also used to close in or block off areas under decks or other small spaces
Woven Hex Mesh

Critterfence© Black Steel Web Hexagrid

  • 1″ × 1″ opening size hex-shaped woven wire mesh
  • Hot-dip galvanized after weaving — not electro-galvanized like our competitors
  • Black PVC-coated
  • 18GA after coating, 20GA before coating minimum
  • Rated for up to 25 years of useful life
  • Salt spray approved & engineered for soil-to-fence contact
  • Typically used as a multi-purpose fence to keep out a broad spectrum of animals, including birds
  • Makes a great garden fence
  • Comes in larger roll sizes
  • More economical than welded wire mesh
  • Stronger and longer lasting than most other hex products on the market, but less breaking strength per square foot than our Critterfence© Black Steel Grid products
Field & Farm Fencing

Critterfence© Graduated Wire Fence

  • Various opening size wire fence*
  • Various wire thicknesses or gauge, depending on the fence roll
  • Hot-dip galvanized and black PVC-coated
  • Rated for up to 25 years of useful outdoor life
  • Salt spray approved & engineered for soil-to-fence contact
  • Typically used to contain or exclude all types of animals*
  • Typically used as field fencing or farm fencing*

* See specific roll pages for more details

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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions on Our Wire Fence Roll

What’s the difference between a wire fence roll and a metal fence roll?
The terms wire fence roll and metal fence roll refer to the same product category — both describe wire-welded wire or wire mesh sold in rolls. When comparing metal fence rolls, look at opening size, wire gauge before and after coating, galvanization method, and whether there is PVC coating.
What’s the difference between a wire fence roll and a hardware cloth fence?
A hardware cloth fence is a specialized kind of metal fence used for gardening and vermin control. It features especially tight opening sizes (½″ to ¼″, usually) to keep out as many pests as possible. Several Critterfence© wire fence rolls qualify as hardware cloth.
How do I choose the right wire fence roll opening size for my animal?
The opening size is crucial for containing the animals you have in mind — whether keeping them in or out. A 2×2 or 2×4 is usually fine for dogs, deer, and other large animals. Smaller animals like rabbits, snakes, rodents, and groundhogs require 1×1 or smaller. If you need to contain or exclude multiple animal types, a graduated metal fence roll (where opening sizes vary from the bottom to the top of the fence) may be the right choice. ½″ or smaller openings are also called hardware cloth and are optimal for garden pest control.
Why is hot-dip galvanization important in a metal fence roll?
Hot-dip galvanization is the process that protects the steel from corrosion and rust. The welded wire is submerged in molten zinc after welding, which provides a thicker, more consistent coating that bonds to all points of the fencing. Electro-galvanizing — the standard on many commercial fences — wears away sooner and eventually exposes the metal to the elements. Every Critterfence© metal fence roll is hot-dip galvanized for superior weather resistance and long-term protection.
Can metal fence rolls be used in direct contact with the ground?
Yes, but only with specially engineered fencing rolls. Critterfence© wire fence rolls are salt-spray-approved and rated for soil-to-fence contact, making them suitable for ground-level and partial-burial applications alike. Always confirm soil contact ratings before buying any metal fence roll if you plan to bury the bottom edge to block burrowing or digging animals.

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