Our weld mesh fence product to be the highest quality PVC-coated mesh on the market.
Sturdy, 19-gauge steel weld mesh is galvanized and coated with a thick layer of PVC to protect against corrosion.
Neatly trimmed edges have no stray wires, so they won’t puncture your roof surface or scratch your solar panels.
Edges are PVC coated AFTER trimming for optimal corrosion protection. Some other brands trim after coating, leaving exposed metal at the edges.
The larger the openings (space between wires), the bigger the critters which will have access to the solar array. The industry has coalesced around a maximum opening size of 1/2″, which blocks most critters without restricting airflow.
A wire gauge of AWG 19 (about .04″ in diameter) is recommended for long-term durability. Note this is significantly thicker than chicken wire and will hold its shape once bent.
A typical residential PV array requires between 100 and 300 feet of wire mesh to enclose. Solar Panel Squirrel Guard Fence is typically sold in 100-foot rolls, but some distributors cut it into shorter lengths (usually at a significant per-foot markup). The Solar Panel Squirrel Guard Fence width needed for a particular PV array depends on the racking system and installation method – but the most common are 4″, 6″ and 8″.
Term | In Metric | In Imperial |
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Wire Diameter | 0.7/0.8/0.9/1.0/1.1/1.2 mm | 16Ga., 19Ga. |
Mesh Opening | 12.7 × 12.7 mm, 25.4 × 25.4 mm, 12.7 × 25.4 mm | 1/2" × 1/2", 1" × 1", 1/2" × 1" |
Width | 0.1/0.15/0.2/0.23/0.25/0.3 m | 4", 6", 8", 9", 10", 12" |
Length | 15/20/25/30 m | 50', 66', 82', 100' |