Keep lookin, around here that's easy to find because people are keen on building chicken coops. I can find plenty of that stuff at the nearest True Value hardware store.

What is your trade btw? "civil"

 

Try a Commercial Fence Supply/Contractor. You trying to keep something out or in?

 

Yes try a local supplier.

Concrete supplier, metals supplier, feed store, etc., etc.

And to help your search I found these two on the first page of a Google search, and there were a lot more that were in the USA not China.

http://www.redbrand.com/products/product2.asp?category=Fence&subcat=2&productID=24

http://www.ivysteel.com/default.htm


Also you might want to try McNichols of you want something really nice and decorative but expensive. I have used some of their stainless mesh on a couple of jobs. And they have a local outlet near me.

http://www.mcnichols.com/

 

Thanks for the replies

Kenn, thanks, but I don't want a "chicken coup" looking fence. Yes, 2" X 4" wire mesh is available everywhere, but I'm looking for something nicer. Trade, retired, surveyor, and contract administration heavy civil.

griz, trying to keep two Labs in. Been searching the internet for two weeks, for "decorative" wire mesh only suppliers seem to be in China.

kgmz, thanks, but been to all three of recommended websites already, no luck.

I'm looking for something like attached pictures, which is from a supplier in china.

Or, 6" X 6" welded wire mesh PANELS,(usually 4x8 feet, or so); used in concrete flatwork.

Chain link is ugly, even the color coated stuff, and wrought iron or aluminum fencing is over $10/ft, just for the panels; I need 200 lf.

 

Your photos are not of the material used as mesh in concrete (usually referred to as 6-6, 10-10). Epoxy coating would be very rare because the mesh is flexible (on a roll) and could crack.

Your photos are of a totally different "animal" and many times more costly. That material would only be available at a fencing materials supplier if you have one in your area. Because it is more architectural the installation would be different and slower.

Nothing necessarily wrong with Chinese steel and many bulk products used are made there (some with imported U.S. wire), but the labeling "Made in China" that is required by the Chinese government requires is usually disconnected or lost before cutting and selling.

 

concretemasonry,
I realize that the two pictures are not "concrete wire mesh", they are wire mesh used for fencing, that I would prefer for fencing. Not being able to locate a supplier in the USA, I was suggesting the epoxy coated wire mesh panels used as concrete reinforcement as an alternative.
Yes, "rolled" wire mesh is typicaly used in concrete for reinforment, BUT flat panels of wire mesh are also used, it is usually a heavier wire, so it's use is for situations where reinforcement requirements are between rolled wiremesh and rebar: and it does come epoxy coated. (see description below)
I don't have any objection to using a product from China, (or Turkey, or the UK, where I've also seen the products on the internet), I'm just having difficulty in locating a distributor/supplier in the USA.

From a website:

Description features:
BMS Co. Is a recognized leader in Turkey, in the manufacturing of welded wire mesh ( steel fabric) f
BMS Co. Is a recognized leader in Turkey, in the manufacturing of welded wire mesh ( steel fabric) for concrete reinforcement, a product which has high yield strength that provides superior structural reinforcement in concrete. At BMS, we produce a comprehensive range of welded wire mesh in preformed sheets. Besides our standart 2.15 X 5.00 M sheet dimension, we also produce in custom sizes and specs depending on what best suits your particular needs. Galvanising and epoxy coating options are available. We also manufacture ribbed and plain steel bars from diameter 4.0 to 12.0 mm. And steel wires from diameter 1.25 mm to 4.0 mm.

 

Everyone can epoxy cost steel for somewhere. The steel can from anywhere, but most of the world uses something better than wire.

You need to contact a fencing material supplier if one is near or pay a for a service from a local supplier. You may still get steel from China because they rule the economy.

 

Found one that looks like your second pic, from Master Halco.

http://homeowners.masterhalco.com/homeown.nsf/weldedwirefence?OpenForm



Very similar to Eurofence which seems to be copied by other companies.

http://www.eurofence.fr/

English version link takes you to Gunnebo, a swedish company with offices in the US. Here is US site.

http://www.gunnebo.com/us/Pages/default.aspx



To see fence products on French site, hold mouse over "Produits", then slide down to "Types de produit", then click on "Clôtures treillis soudés"

 

If I knew where you were located I might be able to help you. I've used welded wire for plenty of deck rails, back before BI's nixed it, and a few fences. The stuff used around here was designed for animal fencing, but can be used for fencing on homes & businesses too. I mainly use what's called bullwire, 4x4 square welded wire, comes in 3', 4' & 5' widths & 20' in length. People like it cause you can see thru it.

 

kgmz,
Thanks! A USA supplier!

I've email China suppliers from their website, including pictures/cut sheets, from their website, and got back some unusual responses......so that's one of the reasons I've been trying to find US supplier.

deckman22,
I'm in Portland, Texas, across the bay from Corpus Christi.

 

kgmz,

deckman22,
I'm in Portland, Texas, across the bay from Corpus Christi.

You're right down by my fishing hole.

We have two places locally that carry it, Montopolis Supply on US183 & American Fence on IH35 in Georgetown. Montopolis is cheaper & closer to you, about 3 hrs up 183.

Tractor Supply stores might carry something similar, if you have those there, or McCoy's, I think some of them around here have it.

 

Also didn't know where you were at or I would have posted the link to this company before. They distribute the Eurofence and are in your state.

Alamo Fence in Houston
http://www.alamofence.com/

 

thanks guys,

kgmz,
unfortunately, almo fence states on their website in reference to euro fence: ***Products on this page are sold only by the Full Container (20' long; 43,000 Lbs. "20,000Kgs)***
***Delivery time 8 - 10 Weeks****
but I will phone them in the morning just to double check.
At least I now know it is available in country!!!!

deckman22,
american fence does have wire mesh in rolls, too bad largest opening on website is 2" x 4", same stuff I got at Lowes for temp fence that I'm using now, I was hoping for 6" x 6" to "block" the view even less, but I will phone them just to see if they can order it with larger openings.

Can't find a website for: Montopolis Supply , but I'll phone them, also, to see what they have.

You're right down by my fishing hole.
Yep, the fishing is suppose to be great down here, I've caught a few, but just moved here 4 months ago, so I'm just starting to learn where and what to fish for.

 

kgmz -

The second fence on the photos you posted is made in Turkey. It is "high buck" and they do not usually import into "low price" markets like the U.S. I saw this in a better quality single family (3000+ sf) development in Istanbul and it was used to provide yard area separation, since the privacy walls are always concrete materials.

It is a nice fencing material because it is not flat and has real stability. - Not like a U.S. fencing.

The Istanbul area has over 10,000,000 people that are well educated very financially sound.

My guess is that you will not something similar to that in the U.S. at a reasonable price.

 

Well, Master Halco Inc. sells the panels wholesale, but they sent me to Lowe's and they will sell me the panels for $45.60 each. 6' x 8' panels, coated.
They are called Designmaster, made in Mexico, part #518912:clap:

Thanks guys for all your help, especially Kgmz, you provided the lead to Master Halco, Inc.

Wayne

 

Welded Wire Fence

You can get the product on the right from Ametco Manufacturing in Willoughby Ohio.
Great alternative to chain link about $5 per square foot.

 

Try this Belleville Wire Cloth, located on the East Coast

They will have the material that you are looking for in stock and ready to ship at a very competitve price.


Belleville Wire Cloth Co., Inc.



That is their website, check it out, give them a call. I have used their company in the past for some of theire finer product, but I am 99% sure they will have what you need as well.

-C

 

McNichols Company has all the wire mesh you'll ever need.

 

Belleville Wire Cloth

I used Belleville wire, they had what I needed without any issues. The price is what made me use them. Obviously price means everything.

 

You new guys need to learn something about forums.

Learn to read the dates on the threads & read the thread before posting. The guy found his wire back in August. Telling the guy now where to get welded wire either makes you look stupid or you are a wire saleman making a pitch.

Not trying to offend, just trying to learn ya something.

 

Allmost all steel products are made in china. Red Brand fencing is made in USA it cost more but worth it. Talk to your local feed store they should have it.

 

An earlier poster said it all -"price controls" and that is the American contractor approach since there is always the challenge to be cheap and then criticize imports. China imports and sells many Mercedes, BMWs and even the lowly Buicks in the country even tough they produce more cars than any country - few are exported because of the Chinese demands. - Just a marketing decision.

The Turkish fencing is absolutely top shelf because of the materials and installation because they have the money to do it right. They do have the "midnight contractors" (local term) that start building high rises quickly on land with disputed property ownership, but survive by doing the foundation right and then let someone else take over to complete things properly. - Sort of like holding the property hostage but since there are many centuries of deeds, a lot of money available and a huge population with money (18,000,000 in the Istanbul area), it works.

I don't think it would fly in the U.S. because of the price sensitivity, short term planning and lack of cash, the upper level fencing is a small market severely limited here.

 

Not everything is made in China. There are still a lot of companies manufacturing this material here in the USA! Belleville Wire Cloth was established in 1919 and they have been making this stuff ever since. Reliable product, top quality, and a very competitive price.

http://www.bwire.com/