100 FT. X 48 in. Woven Non-Climb Horse Fence 4 in. Vertical Spacing

Product Description  This top-quality high-tensile deer and wildlife fence is ideal for the confinement of small and large animals, from sheep and goats to deer and elk. The deer and wildlife fence is woven from high tensile wires, either 12½ top and bottom with 14 gauge filler ZA (Zinc/Aluminum) coated or 12½ gauge Class 3 galvanized. You are assured of a long-lasting fence. The minimum tensile strength of the 12½ gauge fences is 140,000 psi. Strong fixed knot construction - one-piece vertical wires are tightly fastened to horizontal wires by a third wire which wraps around the intersection. Vertical wires cannot unwind under pressure. Although the joint is firmly held, the design has enough inherent flexibility to allow the fence to conform to uneven terrain. Tension curves in the horizontal wires allow for expansion and contraction. Spacing of horizontal wires of deer and wildlife fences are graduated from small at the bottom to large at the top.  Fencing Choices and ConsiderationsWhen selecting a ranch fence, basic wire choices need to be made, including knot type, tensile strength, gauge, galvanization, and mesh spacing. In most applications, the best value is the fixed-knot, high-tensile, 12-gauge, Class-3 galvanized, with 6 inches or less of mesh spacing. These combined qualities create a fence that is superior in value based on cost and performance.Still, what exactly does all of this mean? Read on to familiarize yourself with the different factors that make up this best-value winner.Knot TypeThe most familiar knot that we all recognize is the barbed-wire knot. It consists of two wire strands twisted together and starred with either 2- or 4-point barbs at intermittent distances.The second type is the hinged-joint knot. This is formed by wrapping the vertical stay wire pieces around the line wire at each intersection.Lastly, the fixed knot utilizes a separate piece of wire that's tightly wound and knotted around the line wire and stay wire.Of these options, Orange Wire' choice is the fixed knot fence. It is considered the premium option, and tests have proven it has the highest vertical strength, moving and loosening less under pressure.Tensile StrengthWire strength is expressed as tensile strength. The tensile strength of a material is the maximum amount of tensile stress that it can take before failure, for example breaking. As such, wire strength is largely dependent on its carbon content, and wire fencing products are manufactured using either low-carbon or high-tensile wire.Low-carbon wire is made from a steel rod with a carbon content of approximately 0.10%. This type of wire is easy to work with and fairly forgiving, allowing for increased stretching and elongation. High-tensile wire is made with higher carbon content at approximately 0.28%. By almost tripling the carbon content the wire strength significantly increases and reduces stretching and elongation.Between the two options, Orange Wire' chooses high tensile. Our product framework is among the highest-strength steel available for fencing. With a tensile strength of 50,000 psi, it is more than 45% stronger than standard steel, leading to reductions in elongation, and minimizing the need for future tensioning and repair work.Furthermore, high tensile combined with the fixed knot produces the strongest woven-wire fence available on the market. Pairing these together make it highly resistant to livestock and wildlife damage, such as wild hogs. Superior construction prevents wild hogs from breaching the fence fabric like they do in low-tensile, field-fence wire. In fact, the breaking strength of each horizontal, 12-gauge wire is around 1,380 lbs. Additionally, crimps in the horizontal high-tensile wires are installed with significant tension, so they resist force in spring-like fashion, which helps retain shape and strength. With proper installation, good maintenance consists of routine checks for damage from falling trees, and that's it.  GaugeSize of wire is expressed as gauge, which signifies its thickness or diameter. As the gauge number increases, the wire size decreases. Basically, the bigger the number, the smaller the wire. A lower-gauged (thicker) wire is best used for heavy animals that press against the wire. A higher-gauged (thinner) wire is sufficient for small, lightweight animals.In most cases, Orange Wire chooses the 12.5-gauge diameter as the top choice in typical ranch fence applications. Although recommended gauge varies depending on specific needs, 12.5-gauge works for most installations and will keep livestock safe and secure. Professional-grade 12.5-gauge, high-tensile wire is 175% stronger than traditional low-carbon options.Galvanized CoatingThe galvanization process includes dipping the manufactured product in hot molten zinc, or in some cases, zinc and aluminum. Thickness of the galvanized coating is ranked by class, indicating its life expectancy.Class 1 is the industry standard and has 0.28 ounces of zinc coating