When you hear the term 'cyclone fence' what immediately comes to mind? A brand? A farm on the prairie with a fence being blown away along the lines of Dorothy and Toto?
Cyclone fence refers to a mesh fence that is made of galvanized or coated steel rods that are linked together by bending the wires in a zig-zag pattern and the mesh is attached to and secured by posts that are set into the ground or concrete.
Sometimes cyclone fences are called chain-link, wire mesh, hurricane, or diamond mesh fences.
History of Cyclone Fences
Cyclone fences have been used for centuries; however, the making of them was first mechanized in England in the mid-nineteenth century.
The process is called weaving and is based on the techniques used to weave cloth.
It is important to use coated or galvanized steel to prevent corrosion and other wear and tear.
This type of fencing is easy and inexpensive to create as well as install, leading to their popularity and longevity as a fence option.
Why Use A Diamond Mesh Pattern?
The diamond mesh pattern provides transparency and also durability as high winds do not easily knock them down like wooden fences, hence the name cyclone fence.
Mesh fencing is used in homes, commercial settings, sporting venues, security areas, and the countryside.
In fact, it is difficult to find a fencing need where chain-link fencing is not a viable option.
These fences can be cut to nearly any height and comes in rolls, so finding the needed length is not a problem.
Establishing a location for a gate is as simple as placing the anchor posts in concrete to mark the desired gate location.
After Basic Fence Installation
Once the basic chain link fencing is installed, it may be modified to provide desired attributes.
For those who want additional security, razor wire may be attached to the top of the fence or the fence may be made of a double-helix chain.
Other security features may be access gates that are code or sensor-card activated or chain link that has barbs.
Because these fences are transparent, lighting systems along the fence line are especially effective for visibility at all times.
Privacy Considerations
Although increased visibility is necessary for most commercial fencing needs, in residential settings privacy is a popular request.
Creating a privacy fence via cyclone fencing is possible and easy to install.
Depending on the level of opaqueness desired, slats may be inserted throughout the fence or in an alternating pattern.
Often homeowners request a certain color of the fence or for the extra length of wire at the bottom of the fence to be buried into the ground to prevent Fido from digging out into the neighbor's yard.
Popular Uses of Cyclone Fencing
Cyclone fencing is a popular choice for homeowners living in areas of high winds or tropical areas prone to hurricanes and other tropical storms.
They are also used as safety features around swimming pools, trampolines, dog runs, and other residential additions.
Some homeowner or neighborhood associations do not allow them along visible property lines or perimeters.
Get Help From Fencing Professionals!
A professional fencing company can review your needs and guidelines to design and install a fence that is sturdy, safe, attractive, economical and most importantly, built to last.
Even if you don't see many cyclones in your area, the durability of a cyclone fence just can't be found with any other type of fencing!
