Metal Hexagrid Deer Fencing

A new type of deer fencing, made of metal coated with black pvc and topped with monofilament lines, is more expensive than polypropylene fence but less visible, longer lasting, and stronger–indeed, strong enough to meet the building code requirements for swimming pool fence in Connecticut and New York. Small creatures won’t make holes in this deer fence–it is made from the same, pvc-coated 1-inch hexagrid material that professional installers use to gird the lower reaches of polypropylene deer fence against small animal attacks and to repair polypropylene fences that have been penetrated by small animals and deer (see Metal Hexagrid Fence).

This metal deer fencing ends all penetrations. Charging deer cannot punch through this fencing, nor can small animals make holes in it. And it is plenty tall, with a working height of 7 feet, to effectively exclude white-tail and other deer.

Another advantage of this fence is relative invisibility. Black pvc-coated hexagrid metal fence employs 20-gauge wire for the grid. This wire is much thinner than the polypropylene grid structures of the "invisible" plastic fences. Hence, it is not surprising to find that the metal fence is sigfnificantly less visible to both deer and people.

Other advantages: the metal hexagrid fence is less likely to be torn down or damaged by falling limbs. It is also very durable, the metal fence having an expected life when properly maintained of 30 years–about twice the average expected life of polypropylene deer fence. It thus provides a solution to the deer problem that is far more thoroughgoing and long-lasting than that offered by polypropylene fence.

On the down side, this metal deer fence is heavier than polypropylene fence, so it needs a bit more support; and it is a good deal more expensive. In fact, cost is the main consideration. In general, those with limited budgets who wish to do their own installing will find that a properly installed and maintained polypropylene deer fence is a good alternative. However, those who can afford a metal deer fence and all those who are just plain tired of repairing and replacing polypropylene deer fencing will find metal deer fencing the best choice.

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