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Best practices

• Match aperture and wire gauge to the design loads; reinforcement is detailed to AS 3600 (Concrete Structures).
• Tie mesh at laps and hold correct cover so it sits in the tension zone, not flat on the ground.
• Secure every active site with temporary fencing to AS 4687:2022 - wind is assessed to AS/NZS 1170.2 and panels are hot-dip galvanised.
• Specify galvanising to AS/NZS 4680 for any steel exposed to weather or buried.

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• Match the barrier to the threat: boundary deterrence (welded / chain link) up to anti-climb, anti-cut 358 panels for correctional and critical sites.
• Top high-security lines with razor or concertina coils and use anti-tamper fixings on every panel.
• The rigid, flat 358 face keeps clear camera sightlines and can carry perimeter intrusion detection sensors.
• Extend panels below grade or add an anti-dig footing where tunnelling is a risk.
• Hot-dip galvanise and optionally powder coat for long service in exposed environments.

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• Use rigid anti-climb mesh around substations, pump stations, and data centres; keep apertures small near live equipment.
• Preserve camera sightlines - open mesh patterns suit CCTV and thermal monitoring.
• Protect exposed and coastal sites with hot-dip galvanised or PVC-coated finishes.
• Coordinate earthing and bonding of metal fencing near high-voltage assets with the site electrical engineer.

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• Select aperture, wire diameter, and crimp type (double, lock, or flat-top) to the cut size and screen tension.
• Use high-tensile or stainless wire for abrasive and corrosive slurries to extend screen life.
• Specify expanded-metal grating for platforms, walkways, and stair treads where grip and drainage matter.
• Standardise on replaceable screen panels to cut downtime on vibrating and trommel screens.

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• Match aperture to the species - smaller openings for poultry and small stock, heavier welded mesh for cattle and horses.
• Choose heavy-galvanised or PVC-coated wire for service life, and upgrade coatings near the coast.
• Top boundary lines with barbed wire for containment and deterrence.
• Tension correctly with quality straining wire, posts, and fittings so the line stays taut through the seasons.

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• Tune open-area ratio and pattern to the daylight, solar-shading, and privacy goals; a second-skin facade can cut solar heat gain substantially.
• Use aluminium for lightweight general facades; specify stainless 304 / 316 within a few km of the coast.
• Finish with PVDF or powder coat for 20+ year colour and corrosion performance.
• Perforated panels double as acoustic screens and neatly conceal rooftop plant and car-park decks while keeping code-required airflow.

Best practices

• Use rigid welded or 358 mesh for machine guards and secure cages - visibility plus a barrier that resists impact.
• Specify expanded-metal grating for mezzanine floors, walkways, and stair treads.
• Screen ventilation openings and equipment with perforated sheet sized to the required airflow.
• Partition storage, plant, and logistics zones with modular welded or chain-link panels.

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• Specify chain-link sports and court fencing to the relevant parts of AS 1725 (tennis, cricket nets, sports grounds).
• Set ball-stop and court heights to the sport; heavier gauges resist ball impact.
• For events and crowd control, use temporary fencing compliant with AS 4687:2022 with correct feet, couplers, and wind assessment.
• Add shade cloth or banners only after checking the extra wind load they place on the barrier.