When installing a flexible wire mesh fence, accessories are an integral part of the structure, ensuring its stability, durability, and effectiveness. In this article, our experts present the essential fastening accessories for flexible wire mesh fencing, detailing their functions and explaining why they are necessary to achieve a strong, properly installed fence.
Essential tools for flexible wire mesh fencing
To successfully install flexible wire mesh fencing, it is essential to have the right tools, which not only make installation easier but also ensure the fence remains sturdy once installed. Here are a few essential tools to have:
Dress wire pliers and fencing pliers are must-haves to help you achieve a perfect wire mesh installation. Dress wire pliers help maintain maximum tension in the structure, making the mesh easier to install.
Fencing pliers are also an essential choice, allowing you to cut the mesh wire without damaging it. They are also multi-purpose pliers that can be useful for other DIY or gardening tasks.
At Districlos, we offer various staplers to support you when installing your flexible wire mesh fencing. The Baby Grafer 16/20 is a compact stapler, making it easy to handle and use, even for beginners. If you want a model with a magazine, the Top Grafer 20/22 is for you: thanks to its steel magazine, you can take 50 staples with you, ready to be installed.
If you prefer installation with an automatic tying tool, the Tornado Pro is the right tool for you. The tying tool ensures a reliable connection between materials, contributing to the overall stability of the structure. One of the key features of the tying tool is its ability to create an efficient assembly.
Which components should I add to my flexible wire mesh fence?
A required product to ensure a rigid structure for your flexible wire mesh fence, the tensioner is installed near the starting or corner T-post. To tension the wire, simply insert the wire into the center of the tensioner and tighten using an 8 mm open-end spanner. When the tightening is optimal, the tensioner locks automatically.
The tension wire is a discreet but essential component that significantly contributes to the durability and overall appearance of flexible wire mesh fencing. It acts as a guide, ensuring the mesh stays straight and aligned along its entire length. The tension wire prevents sagging and warping over time, preserving the fence’s structural integrity.
The tension bar is essential at the start and end of the areas to be fenced for your single-twist chain-link fence. It ensures its strength, durability, and effectiveness as a protective barrier.
Designed to deter intruders and wild animals from coming to snoop around your property, barbed wire is a durable element that is easy to attach using staples only. There are several types of barbed wire; here, we offer a classic barbed wire with twisted wire and barbs, plastic-coated to prevent rust.




