There are many considerations that go into choosing the right wire fence for your property. If you want your fence to be effective, you need to consider local zoning laws, the terrain on your land, and your purpose for the fence — all before you even start thinking about things like material or type of weave.
But there is one element of wire fencing that many people struggle to understand (if they remember to think about it at all): wire gauge. This refers to a wire’s thickness, and it is an important metric that can help you find the right wire for your needs.
But how do you know which wire gauge is right for you? That is what we’re here to talk about today.