2.50mm diam hi-tensile fencing wire and 3.15mm lo-tensile fencing wire - the farmers favourites!. 2.50mm hi-tensile wire is 1100-1400 MPA and the 3.15mm lo-tensile wire is 350 - 700 MPa - all comply with the Australian Standards specifications and we test / rigorously inspect these wires before they are shipped. 2.50mm wire is in 1500 and 250m rolls, 3.15mm wire is in 1000 and 250m rolls.

These are really good quality, hot dip galvanised wire products.

Call us on 1300 530 306 for special price deals on pallet lots. Deliveries will start immediately after the shipment arrives into the warehouse o May 20th, after which prices will revert to normal list prices, so it's a case of the early bird catching the juicy worm!

The change will mean that we will be able to despatch customer orders received by 1pm (Qld time) that same afternoon. This provides a much "later" window for customer orders to be placed and shipped than previously was the case - part of our constant search for ways to improve customer service and value.

For more information on our order and delivery times, call 1300 530 306

We've sent out hundreds of these cutters to our valued customers, many of whom are professionals / traddies, they tell us these cutters are great and appreciate getting a good quality product to work with.

In brief, TFS's China based employees found the right supplier after visiting their factories and deeply understanding their capabilities, quality assurance processes etc. We negotiated the prices and production terms, then spent time in each factory during the production - physically checking specific product attributes for compliance, getting test reports etc before being on site when the products were packed into containers for shipment.

Within reason TFS can replicate this specialist procurement process for a wide range of products and customer requirements. Give us a call to discuss how we can save you a lot of $ for your project requirements.

Ph: 1300 530 306

Excessive zinc ingestion or consumption is not good for any animal, bird or human for that matter. So here are a few tips on how to manage your galvanised product where you want to.The following is in the context of keeping birds within an enclosure using a galvanised mesh product.

Galvanized Wire - Galvanized metal which has been electroplated is safe (becuase it a a very thin coating and attachs differently to the host steel material), but galvanized wire (hot dipped) is not. Birds can ingest zinc from cages and clips made of galvanized wire. Toxicity can be reduced (but NOT eliminated) by scrubbing the wire with a brush (not a wire brush as this will remove the zinc coating and allow the steel below to start rusting) and vinegar or a mild acidic solution. This removes any loose pieces and the white rust (zinc oxide) which forms on the wire. Over time more white rust which is also poisonous will form, so enclosures must be re-treated periodically.

Remember, that each bird is different. Some chew on their cages more than others and are thus more likely to ingest white rust. Bigger birds with more powerful beaks can break off pieces more easily than small birds. Most birds don't eat non-food items, but there are some who will. If you have birds in a large aviary with lots of branches or items to occupy them, they are much less likely to chew on the cage wire.

Prevention - can I do it? Zinc poisoning is from your aviary wire. Batches of wire can vary in their toxicity level.

Aging the wire is usually recommended, if you have the time available you can leave the roll out in the weather for at least 12 months before using it. Washing the wire in an acidic solution (10 % vinegar solution) is also recommended but is not 100% effective. Puchasing a wire with a plastic coating will most likely work if the bird species is not a great chewer.

Special pricing applies for all orders placed before January 7th, delivery will be w/c 14th January. Special pallet lot prices also apply.

These are really good quality products that exceed the Australian Standard specifications.

The arrival of the new hinge mesh marks the start of our expansion of our product range into a number of new products categories - many more to come in 2013!

By mid 2013 our product range will include a number of great value items in such categories as  ...

• hinge jointed fencing meshes
• wire netting and rabbit netting
• chain wire mesh
• welded mesh panels
• galvanised steel fence posts
• star pickets
• fencing wire - hi & lo-tensile, tie wire
• barb wire

We are able to procure a wide range of other fencing related and steel products, so if you have a requirement for anything not covered in the above list, just give us a call and we can see what we can do for you - 1300 530 306.

All products will continue to comply with the applicable Australian Standards and as we always buy direct from the factory and sell direct to end users, our prices will always be very attractive!

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• Use a concrete strip under the gate with mesh touching the ground and outsides of the gate / fence to stop snakes gaining entry

• Use hog ring (sometimes referred to as MASPRO) wire clips to attach mesh to an existing wire fencing material

• Use galvanised steel tent pegs to hold the mesh firmly on the ground and stop snakes from being able to get under the mesh

• Going around a corner - cut extra mesh to cover the section and provide a continuous mesh cover on the ground

Timber Posts or rails

• Galvanised fencing staples (also known as “u” nails)
• Galvanised washers and rust proof screws (washer diameter must be 2 x the mesh aperture size)
• Treated timber strip / batten placed over the top of the mesh and nailed through to the host post / rail using galvanised nails or treated timber screws
• Special galvanised or stainless steel clips (available from hardware stores), screwed through into the post or rail

Fencing wire or existing mesh products

• Ring or hog clips – galvanised or stainless steel
• Galvanised (and PVC coated) wire twisted 2-3 times
• Plastic cable ties (thick and wide type, black for longer life)

Steel pipe or RHS section (preferably galvanised)

• Welded with galv paint applied over the weld when finished, (but not suitable for PVC coated mesh as this will burn the PVC coating)
• Galvanised washer and screw or large diam rivet (washer diameter must be 2 x the mesh aperture size)
• Galvanised (and PVC coated) wire or bag ties (wire with end loops) tied 2-3 times around the pipe section (very tight tying may damage a PVC coated mesh product)
• Galvanised (and PVC coated) wire to lace mesh and post together along the entire length of the pipe or section interface
• Galvanised steel section or aluminium section to sandwich the mesh against the host section / post – fixed together by using washer + screws, self-tapping rust proof screws or bolts

The above fixing methods are often used by both professionals and DIY’ers; choose whichever option best suits your application.

A steel frame was made to suit the dimensions of the windows and 9.5mm sq welded wire mesh was attached to the frame on the inside of the window line. In the event that a window was broken or shattered the fragments would be caught and contained by the galvanised mesh - greatly reducing the likelihood of any glass falling down into any pedestrian areas.

The same princple can be applied to place the mesh on the outside of any window or simlar area to stop any debris hitting the windows are brids etc entering through openings to the buuld area within.

Here's an example of how a customer near Newcastle used our black PVC welded wire mesh to erect a highly effective barrier around her raised garden bed to keep birds and other critters away from her vegetables. The black PVC finished mesh was selected because it provides a much higher level of resistance and protection against the natural acids or alkalines present in all soils - these have a corrosive effect on galvanising and over time will wear down the galvanising allowing rust to start on the wire. The 1200mm wide mesh was buried well below the upper soil level so the mesh did not require any other vertical supplorts. Poly pipe split along its length formed a top edge and a "lid" of mesh was placed on top to stop birds getting in - a really simple but highly effective way to protect your natural vengie crops!

Our 1800m wide black PVC welded wire mesh in the 12.5mm square mesh & 1.25mm diam wire was used to create an unobtrusive enclosure around a pergola area. The mesh went all around the pergola area from top to ground level meaning no joins along the middle (which would be the case if narrower widths mesh rolls were used).

In this instance, the views out over adjoining bushland were not diminished as the black PVC finish on the mesh always blends into the background whereas other plain galvanised or green meshes jump into the field of view, obstructing precious views and creating a much more closed in feeling.

The new 6.5mm snake mesh was fixed to the existing wire fencing using hog rings and fencing staples to the timber posts. Where the mesh sat flat on the ground, galvanised steel tent pegs are driven into the ground. This fixing works perfectly and the 300mm flat to ground section revents any snakes or vermin from gain entry at ground level.

Hi Murray

The only area we have completed thus far is around the large dog compound and our outdoor entertaining area as Steve had to have an operation on his knee. I can tell you though that the snake/vermin mesh has been great. It allows us to keep snakes at bay without killing which occurs when using other means such as  bird netting.  We learnt a few valuable lessons when putting it up, the main one being place it on the outside of the area you want to keep snake proof not the inside (if you are covering existing fencing). Not sure if that makes sense but all you want facing the snakes is the snake mesh with no posts or other fence wire as these can be used by snakes to climb. It was also a little fiddly to go around external corners as you have to cut the mesh and then patch with another piece (see pics attached) and internal corners have to be folded. Additional benefits of this mesh is that visibility is barely reduced with this mesh – you can hardly see it once up. We placed the mesh 900 high with 300 on ground (pegged) but it could be dug in. We have had quite a few snakes (browns here) on our property where it is not protected – nearly stepping on two! – but none at all where we have fenced off with your mesh.

 It is also a little fiddly around gates so Steve has put in a concrete step to mesh (see pics).

Hope this helps. Photo’s show pegging, attachment to existing fence via wire clips, corner folds, cutting of outer corner, patching on outer corner, etc

 Mel and Steve

An update - May 2013

Hi there

The snake/vermin mesh kept our three beautiful dogs safe from 8 very large brown snakes (4ft plus) and numerous babies over the summer. We couldn’t be happier. I think you will agree the pup has grown somewhat from the pics we sent you (pictured right at 9 months old)!

We are planning on building another dog run or two and wondering if you guys sell the 50mm x 50mm dog mesh in 1200 high by 30m or longer? 

We have little doubt we would have had a snake bite fatality without the snake mesh … love the stuff!!

Mel and Steve and our three girls.