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Galvanized before weld wire mesh is economical and ideal for many uses, such as the filter mesh of filter element, the raw material of storage basket and animal cages. The wires used in the manufacturing process are galvanized before welded into a variety of mesh sizes. Different gauge wires are used. The gauge and mesh sizes are determined by the final usage of the product. Smaller meshes made with lighter gauge wires are ideal for making cages for small animals. The heavier gauges and meshes with larger openings make good fences.

When you decide which kind of galvanized welded wire fencing mesh to use, you may need to consider the questions as follows:

1. How long do you want the fence or mesh to last?

2. Will the appearance of rusting wires be objectionable?

3. Will the appearance of rusting wires be objectionable?

4. What determinant the mesh size that you want to use?

5. Do you have a requirement for the lifetime of the wire?

6. If your project require a lot of labor that will need to be repeated when the wires rust through and need replacement?

There is a disadvantage of Galvanized before weld wire mesh. When process, the galvanizing at the weld spots, where the wires intersect, is burned away. This leaves places in the mesh that have lost the galvanizing protection against rust and corrosion. The weld locations are critical spots that tend to hold moisture longer than the individual wires. This can promote a more rapid decay, as rust eats into the unprotected steel. In interior locations, where the mesh or fence is not exposed to the elements, this is not a big problem. Heavier gauge wire will last longer due to the fact that it will take longer for rust to eat through the wire.