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Gate actuator is another name for a swing gate motor or swing gate operator. This kind of gate motor usually has the motor and control boards built into the actuator arm itself rather than having a...

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Barb arms are extension brackets that are used on North American chain link fence systems. Essentially, they replace the eye tops and dome caps on fence posts, allowing you to build the fence as you...

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Board-on-board fence, or good neighbor fence as it's also known, is a wood fence design that has two layers of fence boards that are overlapped slightly on each edge. Note that no slopes or...

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Animal barrier fences, like the one pictured here, are designed to protect gardens and similar not only above the ground but also below. Usually, this type of fence can be installed quickly and...

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Hog rings are preformed wire rings that are used to tie mesh to straining or tension wires. They can be made from steel or aluminum, and they are also available PVC coated to match a color chain...

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Stainless steel is an alloy of iron with chrome and nickel, and sometimes other metals. Stainless steel comes in different grades that have varying levels of corrosion resistance, and the most...

What Are Flat Wrap Razor Coils, and How Are They Used?

What Are Flat Wrap Razor Coils, and How Are They Used?

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Razor wire is one of the top choices for adding security to fences – whether they are new or existing.

However, while most people are familiar with BTC coils, also known as Barbed Tape Concertina coils or even just concertina coils, they’re not the only options you have. Let’s take a closer look at what flat wrap razor coils are, how they are used, and the pros and cons of this type of razor coil.

Can You Convert a Manual Sliding Gate to Automated Later?

Can You Convert a Manual Sliding Gate to Automated Later?

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Many people find the price of gate automation a little high, and they find they need to save or budget for it. But they still need their gate opening closed, so it’s fairly common for customers to consider installing a manual sliding gate at first and then adding gate automation later. Here’s what you need to know.

What Does It Mean to Have a Clear Fence Line?

What Does It Mean to Have a Clear Fence Line?

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If you’re wondering how to clear a fence line or how much it costs to clear a fence line, then you might think the answer is quite straightforward.

However, most contractors base their quotes on a “clear and level fence line,” and there are some very specific things that covers. Here’s what you need to know if you see that clause in your fence quote or contract.

How to Make Welded Angle Iron Palisade Panels

How to Make Welded Angle Iron Palisade Panels

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Usually, when you’re thinking about installing a palisade fence, you’re thinking of roll-formed palisade profiles like D-section palisade pales or W-section palisade pales.

However, there is another option: angle iron – and when you manufacture welded angle iron palisade pales yourself, you have total control over the design and quality of the finished product. Let’s take a closer look at what angle iron palisade panels are and how you can make them yourself.

How to Design Better Bollards

How to Design Better Bollards

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Bollards aren’t strictly speaking a fence, but they are a great way to keep vehicle traffic away from sensitive areas and protect equipment from vehicle damage.

Many parts of the world will have regulations about how your bollards need to be designed, but there are a few things everyone can do to design better bollards. Here are some tips to make your bollards more effective and more visible.

What Is the Difference Between Outside Diameter and Nominal Bore in Fencing?

What Is the Difference Between Outside Diameter and Nominal Bore in Fencing?

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Many metal fence systems use round tubing for posts, bracing, stays and gate frames. Usually, when you read a fence specification, you will be given the diameter of the various kinds of tubing used, but sometimes, you might see nominal bore too.

Let’s find out what is the difference between outside diameter and nominal bore in fencing.

FREE Chain Link Fence Calculator

FREE Chain Link Fence Calculator

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If you live in North America and you want to buy chain link fence material – either for a DIY fence project or to hire an installer, you’re in the right place.

We’ve created an easy-to-use chain link fence material calculator that will give you a list of all the parts and pieces you need for your fence.

General

Can Alligators Climb Fences?

It’s a question you never imagined you’d be asking. However, if you live in the southeastern part... Read More

How to Calculate How Many Fence Panels You Need

Whether you’re planning to install a wood fence as a DIY project or buying materials for... Read More

A Guide to Concrete for Fence Posts

If you’re planning to have your fence posts installed in concrete, you might be wondering what... Read More

What Is Perimeter Fencing?

If you’ve been scouring the internet for fence solutions and information, chances are you’ve come... Read More

Things You Need to Know Before You Build a Deer Fence

If you live in an area that has deer, you know just how destructive they can be to your garden... Read More

How to Draw a Fence

If you are trying to figure out how to draw a fence, you’ve come to the right place. We do quite a... Read More

What Kinds of Bolts Are Used for Base Plated Fences?

We’ve spoken about base plated fence posts a few times so far, but we’ve focused mainly on the... Read More

How Does Fence Length Affect the Cost of Chain Link Fence?

One of the most common questions any fence company gets is what the cost of chain link fence is... Read More

How to Find Diameter

Often, if you’re adding to or repairing a metal fence like chain link, you will need to buy more... Read More

Why Do Fences Settle, and How Can It Be Avoided?

If you’ve noticed that your fence or gate is no longer level and contacted the fence company who... Read More

Commercial and Industrial Fence

Will a 7,000 Volt Electric Fence Kill You?

There are several reasons why you might be wondering will a 7,000-volt electric fence kill you... Read More

How Can I Make My Fence More Secure?

Whether you’ve had a fence for a while or just installed one and found that it’s not as secure as... Read More

How to Wire An Electric Fence - with Downloadable Diagram

If you're not used to building electric fences, then you might be wondering just how you get the... Read More

How High Should a High-Security Fence Be?

If you’re looking for high-security fencing, you’ve probably noticed that there are plenty of... Read More

How Does Fence Grounding Work, and Where Do You Need It?

If you are installing a fence around a site like a substation or similar, where there’s a chance... Read More

The Barb Arm Guide

If you’re looking to install a new higher security fence or beef up an existing one, barb arms or... Read More

What Is a Palisade Fence Anti-Sag, and How Is It Used?

You might have noticed, on a palisade fence material take-off (including the one you get from our... Read More

Why You Can Touch an Electric Fence Without Getting Shocked – Even When It’s On

Most people who see a sign that says a fence is electrified will try to avoid touching it, and... Read More

A Guide to Tennis Court Fence

Most people don’t really notice the fences they see on various sports fields and facilities. After... Read More

How Do Multi-Zone Electric Fences Work?

If you want to install an electric fence for security and you have a relatively long fence line,... Read More

Materials

Are Fence Spikes Legal – How to Be Sure

There are several reasons you might choose a fence with spikes on top. Maybe you want a little... Read More

How Wide Is a Fence Panel?

If you’re planning a fence project for your home or commercial property, you’re probably wondering... Read More

What Types of Aluminum Are Used for Fencing?

When you’re talking about metal fencing, you probably use simple words like steel or aluminum, but... Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Razor Wire

Razor wire is used in various applications in most parts of the world. However, what many people... Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Composite Fencing

For many years, privacy fence in north America meant wood fence. However, in recent years, we’ve... Read More

The Complete Guide to Chain Link Fence Parts

If you’re not in the fence business, you probably don’t have any idea how to build a fence. That... Read More

What Is the Difference Between Outside Diameter and Nominal Bore in Fencing?

Many metal fence systems use round tubing for posts, bracing, stays and gate frames. Usually, when... Read More

Why Are Chain Link Gate Hinges Sold in Two Parts?

If you’re shopping for chain link gates or chain link gate hardware in North America, you’ve... Read More

What Is Razor Mesh, and How Is It Used?

If you’ve been looking for higher security fence systems, you might have run into the term “razor... Read More

Why Are There No Holes In Metal Fences In Cold Climates?

In countries like Australia, South Africa and many in South America, it's common to have fence... Read More

Gates and Automation

What Is the Typical Size of a Garden Gate?

Whether you have an existing fence that you want to install a new pedestrian gate in or you’re... Read More

How to Install a Cantilever with Slopes Next to the Opening

Installing cantilever gates is a tricky business no matter what the site conditions are, but when... Read More

What Is a Cantilever Gate?

Around the world, there are a variety of sliding gate designs. Often, these sliding gate designs... Read More

How Do Gear Type or Rack Drive Gate Motors Work?

If you live in North America, chances are you’re used to gate operators using a chain drive... Read More

What Is a Bent Frame Gate, and How Are They Made?

Bent frame gates and even bent frame gate panels are a popular, cost-effective option for lower... Read More

What Does Keyed Alike Mean?

The fence industry tends to overlap a little with a few other industries, including the lock and... Read More

10 Signs You Might Need New Front Gates

If you’ve got front gates in front of your home or commercial property, you’ve already added an... Read More

Gate Anti-Sag Braces: What You Need to Know

When you really start digging into the world of fences and gates, you start to discover just how... Read More

How Does an Exit Loop for Gates Work?

If you’ve been investigating an automated gate system, there’s a good chance you’ve been offered... Read More

Why Would You Need a Spring Loaded Gate Wheel?

Gate wheels are a great option if you want to give large gates a little more support. They are... Read More

Installation

How, When and Why You Should Survey Fence Line Gradients

If you’re installing a forgiving, fabric type of fence like chain link, then slopes and... Read More

The Complete Guide to Installing a Fence on a Retaining Wall

Ideally, when you need to install a fence, you’ll have a nice flat fence line that’s easy to dig,... Read More

How to Install Fencing on Asphalt or Tarmac

Depending on where you live in the world, you might have found this article by searching how to... Read More

What’s the Best Way to Dig Post Holes in Rocky Ground?

If life were fair, whenever we needed to install a fence, we’d do it on level ground that was easy... Read More

How to Install Fence Posts Without Concrete

The most common method of installing fence posts that we have all seen is to dig a hole, place the... Read More

How Much Does a Fence Repair Cost?

There are many ways that a fence can get damaged. Sometimes it’s because a vehicle drives into it,... Read More

Where to Dispose of Old Fence Panels

Getting a new fence is exciting, but it also usually means that you’ll have some old fence,... Read More

How Long Does It Take to Build a Fence?

One of the more common questions people ask about fences is how long does it take to build a... Read More

How to Install Fences on Uneven Ground

In a perfect world, every fence line would be perfectly level, the soil will always be perfect for... Read More

How to Install Fencing on a Stepped Wall

Installing fences on a slope is complicated enough. But when you are trying to install a fence on... Read More

Dictionary

Prestressed concrete

Prestressed concrete is a type of reinforced, preformed concrete that is subjected to pressure or... Read More

Gate frame hinge

Gate frame hinges are a bolt-on hinge component that is often used on chain link gates when they... Read More

Ivy privacy fence

One of the problems with mesh fences like chain link fences and welded mesh fences is that they... Read More

Flat back / wall mount gate hinges

Flat back gate hinges, also known as wall mount gate hinges are a special type of hinge that... Read More

Lag screw hinge

Lag screw hinges are a great option if you want to hang a chain link gate on a wooden gate post. Like... Read More

Rail ends

Chain link fence rail ends are cup-shaped fittings with a tab that allows them to be bolted to... Read More

High security fence

High-security fence is a type of fence that is intended to serve as a deterrent and a barrier. The higher the... Read More

Polymer gate hinges

Polymer gate hinges are a relatively new arrival on the gate hardware scene, but they are becoming... Read More

Razor wire

Razor wire, also known as unclipped razor wire in some parts of the world, is a single strand of... Read More

Cane bolt

A cane bolt, also known as a drop bolt or gatekeep, is usually made of metal, and it is bent into... Read More

Residential Fence

Vinyl Fence Repair Kits: A Review

Vinyl fence is one of the most popular and fastest-growing fence options in North America, and... Read More

Is Chain Link a Good Pool Fence Choice?

If you’re looking for affordable pool fence options, you might be wondering if a chain link fence... Read More

What Is Split Rail Fencing?

If you don’t live in north America, you probably don’t call it split rail fencing – but that... Read More

Can You Use a Metal Gate Frame for a Wood Gate?

If you’re building a wood fence (or having one built), you may be wondering if you can use a metal... Read More

How Much Does It Cost to Fence a Yard

It’s that time of year again, and if you’re sitting in your backyard, wondering how much does it... Read More

What Is Feather Edge Fencing?

Feather edge fencing, or feather edge fence board fencing, is a type of wood fence that is very... Read More

What Kind of Nails Should You Use to Build a Wood Fence?

When you're standing in front of the nails at the hardware store, they all look very much the... Read More

How to Seal a Wood Fence

If you plan to install a new wood fence, you probably want to ensure it lasts as long as possible. That... Read More

Why Vinyl Fence Fades, and What You Can Do About It

Vinyl fence is fast becoming one of the most popular choices for backyard privacy fences. It’s... Read More

A Guide to Restoring Wrought Iron Fence

Whether you installed a wrought iron fence yourself, at some time in the past, or you bought a... Read More

Calculators

Palisade fence is often used for projects that require a little more security. It's durable and... Read More

Ornamental fence is a popular fence choice for projects that need a little more style. This type... Read More

If you need to stain your wood fence, it can be tricky to figure out how much stain you will need. This... Read More

North American style chain link fence is a little different to the diamond mesh fence installed... Read More

Vinyl fence is a very popular privacy fence option - especially in North America. If you want to... Read More

Board-on-board fence, or good neighbor fence as it's also known, is a wood fence design that has... Read More

One of the more common methods of calculating fence prices and doing material take offs is to... Read More

Our electric fence calculator is based on a standard smooth wire fence system, and does not... Read More