We are Brisbane’s Chainwire Fencing Specialists. A chainwire or chain-link fence, although a less expensive way to add security to your property, can be as stylish and cost-effective. Chainwire fencing comes in a standard galvanised finish or a black or green PVC coated finish.
What is Chainwire Fencing?
Commonly used to enclose factories and larger Commercial premises it is versatile enough to enclose sporting facilities such as tennis courts, cricket nets, animals and farming enclosures. Chainwire is also popular on road sides. The most obvious example of that now is the Koala fencing installed along highways and other mast roads around South East Queensland.
The many applications of chain wire fencing add to its versatility and its cost-effectiveness makes it an attractive alternative. Chainwire fencing is a cost-effective alternative to many other more expensive fencing options.
We have installed chainwire fences around Sporting fields, Building sites, Schools, and Industrial sites…. just about anywhere, any height and any size site.
Chainwire is also used undercover for security cages, fall barriers and to fence off walkways and work areas.
What Can Chainwire Be Used For?
Chainwire is often used to fence areas to make them more secure and to keep people and animals in or out.
You can use Chainwire Fencing for:
- Factories
- Industrial Properties
- Sporting Fields
- Airports
- Schools
- Parks
- Dog Parks
- Residential Properties
- Warehousing
- Security Cages
- Animal Enclosures
- Tennis Courts
- Cricket Nets
- Farm Enclosures
- Building Sites
- Walkways
- Work Areas
Advantages of Chainwire Fencing
Chainwire fencing is more cost effective than most other fencing options.
Chainwire fencing is also very long lasting. It’s common to find chainwire fences that are well over 30 years old.
In high areas, it is preferable to use chainwire or steel security fencing instead of fences that provide 100% coverage (eg Colorbond or Timber fencing)
Chainwire Fencing Styles and Variations
We supply all styles and variations of chain wire fencing that you might need for your property. However, each property and your individual tastes and needs must be taken into account before deciding on the type of chainwire most suited for your fencing project. Have a look at the example photos of chainwire projects to see its versatility.
Chainwire Fence Finishes
Most commonly manufactured chain wire fencing is made with galvanised or PVC finishes. The PVC finish is available in either black or green.
Although much more expensive, some applications do require a third finish – stainless steel – but in most cases, you won’t need a finish because galvanised and PVC coated chainwire fence is very hard wearing and can successfully stand up to the harshest Australian weather.
The top of the wire can be knuckled off” (in other words – smooth) or have a barbed top, which is suitable more for high-security situations.
Chainwire Sizes and Specs
Chainwire comes standard in a number of heights (900, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2100, 2400, 3000 and 3600), and generally is available in both a 50mm diamond size and a 60mm diamond size, but smaller diamond sizes are also available for specific applications.
The diamond size is measured along one side of the diamond and not diagonally.
For high-security settings, we often install 3 strands of barbed wire on top of either 1800mm or 2100mm high chainwire. The most common height for a chainwire security fence is 2300mm (1800mm high chainwire plus 500mm for the 3 strands of barbed wire).
For sporting fields a 1200mm to 1800mm height is most common.
Chainwire generally comes in 2.5mm wire thickness (which is the most popular) and a 3.15mm thickness, which is more popular in higher security settings. Both gauges of chainwire is available in either the Galvanised or PVC finish.
In some cases, we supply galvanised posts, rail and chainwire, and in other cases, black powder-coated posts/rail and black PVC coated chainwire.
We also manufacture chainwire gates specifically suited to each fence which involves making the frames and then lacing the chainwire onto the frame.
Horizontal rails
Chainwire fences are often build with horizontal top and/or bottom rails. These rails (commonly made from 42mm (outside diameter) pipe add to the strength of the fence. In some cases our customers opt for just one rail, or in other cases have no rial, and use heavy duty tensioning wire instead.
Posts and Footings
The durability of any fence has a lot to do with the strength of the footings, and the size of the posts. Generally we concrete posts 600mm in-ground, although in soft or sandy ground we will often go in deeper. Post holes are most commonly 250mm or 300mm wide, depending on the application. For chainwire fences we most commonly use 48mm or 60mm pipe (outside diameter), and our usual approach is to over spec a fence rather than “under spec”. It makes no sense to build a fence that won’t last.
Gates
In most cases, a chainwire fence requires a chainwire gate. Our gates are made to measure, and are installed at the same time as the new fence goes in.
Common formats of chainwire gates are
- Single gates (usually approx 900mm to 1500mm wide for pedestrian access)
- Double gates (usually approx 3metres to 10metres wide for car or truck access). In some cases these are powered, but in most cases they are manually operated.
- Sliding gates (usually 4metres to 8metres wide) for car or truck access. These sliding gates are commonly powered by electric or solar motors.
Chainwire Quotes
We can often provide indicative pricing on a per lineal metre rate for chainwire fencing.
The things that affect price include:
- The height of the fence
- The exact spec of the chainwire, posts and rails
- How easy it is to access the fenceline and whether an old fence needs to be removed
- Whether your property is on flat ground or on a slope
In most cases, our estimator, Harry will meet you on-site so that he knows exactly what is required and also talk through various options.
Ask us a Question
We welcome enquiries for chainwire fencing custom orders and large volume orders and we can assist you with our experience and expertise with chainwire fencing with every order as well as installation.
We supply and install Chainwire Fencing, plus…
– Steel security fencing
– Colorbond fencing
– Aluminium slatted fences
– Swing and sliding entry gates
– Heritage gates and fences
– Timber fences
Our experienced and friendly estimators can come to your premises and take you through the various options for any of these products.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide commercial, industrial and residential customers in Brisbane with high-quality chain wire fencing at competitive prices.
We draw on our five decades of experience as Brisbane’s best chain wire fencing contractors to inform all our customers about their options and to settle on one that best suit their needs. We know all about chain wire fencing!
We will provide you with top-notch customer service and high-quality fencing that offer your premises security and privacy. Our fencing business in Brisbane also specialises in larger and other styles of gates and controlled access systems.
When you need to install a chain wire fence, QFence has a legacy you can trust.
