AN INTRODUCTION TO WIRE FENCINGThe right fence for the job... You want to get the most out of your fencing. You want to be confident that you have the right product for your application, installed in the right way. This introduction addresses the common issues that most customers face when they are new to wire fencing. If you need any further assistance in selecting the best possible fence, please don’t hesitate to contact the Tornado Team directly. Identifying the fence specification... Although the codes used to denote the specification of fencing may appear confusing, they consist of 4 simple pieces of information. Understanding these details will help you to select the right fence for your specific needs. The codes for woven wire fencing usually consist of 4 pieces of information.. .for example, HT8/80/15. • The letter or letters (HT in this case) indicate the wire type and knot configuration used in the net. • The first number (8 in this case) indicates the number of horizontal wires (or 'line wires’) in the net. • The second number (80 in this case) indicates the overall height of the net (in centimetres). • The third number (15 in this case) indicates the distance (in centimetres) between the vertical stay wires (or 'stay wires’) in the net. Tornado Wire Ltd. www.tornadowire.co.uk | England & Wales 01789 778 766 | Scotland 01764 655 648

AN INTRODUCTION TO WIRE FENCING Wire fencing knots... Hinge Joint Traditional cost-effective joint. Enables the netting to be turned out or cranked for use in special applications. Wire specification and knot types... Torus Knot Manufactured with a high-pressure bonded, smooth knot and a continuous vertical stay wire. The Tornado Torus offers optimal strength even in the most extreme environments. Code letter Titan Knot The Tornado Titan joint is an innovative non-slip knot incorporating a continual vertical stay wire. It has exceptional impact resistance making it ideal for high pressure applications....