Choosing Chain Link Fencing: Height, Wire Thickness and Mesh Size
November 01, 2026 NewsletterChain link fencing is one of the most common ways to secure sites, warehouses, farms and residential plots in Qatar. It is strong, quick to install and good value. Getting the right specification means looking at four things: height, wire thickness, mesh size and finish.
Choosing Chain Link Fencing: Height, Wire Thickness and Mesh Size
1. Height
Choose the height by what you need to keep out. Lower fences are fine for marking boundaries and gardens, while construction sites, yards and industrial plots usually need taller fencing. Check whether your site or municipality has a minimum height requirement.
2. Wire thickness
Thicker wire makes a stronger fence that is harder to cut or push through and lasts longer. For security fencing around sites and warehouses, choose a heavier wire. For gardens and light-duty boundaries, a lighter wire is usually enough and costs less.
3. Mesh size
The mesh size is the size of the diamond-shaped opening. Smaller openings are harder to climb and keep out smaller animals, but use more wire per metre. Larger openings are lighter and more economical where climbing is less of a concern.
4. Finish
Galvanised wire resists rust, which is important in Qatar's humid and salty air, especially near the coast. Ask us which finishes are currently in stock.
Planning your order
- Measure the full length of the boundary, including any gates.
- Decide the height, wire thickness and mesh size.
- Plan posts, line wire and fixings along with the mesh rolls.
- Add a little extra for joins and overlaps.
Give us your total length and the specification you need, and we will confirm stock and price.
Need a price? Call our Najma branch on +974 4441 9435 or our Industrial Area branch on +974 4460 1413 with the product, size and quantity you need. You can also see our full range on the Products page.
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Galvanised or Black Steel Hollow Sections in Qatar's Climate
November 01, 2026 NewsletterSquare, rectangular and round hollow sections are used everywhere in Qatar, from shades and handrails to gates, frames and light structures. One of the first decisions is the finish: pre-galvanised or black (uncoated mild steel). Qatar's heat, humidity and salty coastal air make this choice more important than it is in many other places.
Galvanised or Black Steel Hollow Sections in Qatar's Climate
Pre-galvanised sections
Pre-galvanised tubes and hollow sections are made from steel that already carries a zinc coating. The zinc protects the steel underneath from rust, so these sections:
- suit outdoor, light-duty work such as fencing frames, shades, canopies and racking
- save time, because they do not need painting before use
- look clean and uniform when installed
Remember that cutting and welding remove the zinc at those points. Treat every cut end and weld with a zinc-rich paint so rust does not start there.
Black hollow sections
Black hollow sections have no protective coating. They are usually the more economical option and are ideal when:
- the work will be painted or powder-coated after fabrication
- the steel will be indoors or enclosed
- the frame will be heavily welded, where pre-galvanised coating would be lost anyway
Outdoors, black steel must be properly cleaned, primed and painted, otherwise it will rust quickly in Qatar's humidity.
What about heavy outdoor structures?
For heavily loaded or highly exposed structures, many projects fabricate in black steel and then hot-dip galvanise the finished pieces, which coats every surface, inside and out. Your engineer or consultant will specify which protection your project needs.
Tell us the section shape, size, wall thickness, length and finish you need, and we will confirm availability and price.
Need a price? Call our Najma branch on +974 4441 9435 or our Industrial Area branch on +974 4460 1413 with the product, size and quantity you need. You can also see our full range on the Products page.
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