Did you know that the welded wire mesh fencing panels produced by Betafence are a sustainable fencing choice?
Wood fencing contributes to deforestation, while concrete fencing has a high carbon footprint. Similarly, brick walls require a lot of energy to produce, leaving carbon emissions in their wake, while lower-quality steel fences frequently rust and deteriorate, leaving endless unusable scrap metal in landfills.
Let’s look at how Betafence’s welded wire mesh fencing panels are different.
Longevity
The first thing to note about our panel fences is that they last an incredibly long time if properly maintained. Not only is the steel wire that makes up the mesh galvanized to protect it against rust, but it is also coated in a weatherproof PVC paint that seals it off from all moisture.
This combination makes our fences effectively invulnerable to corrosion. If you maintain your fence with PVC coating over the years, your fence will last extremely long. The longer they last, the less virgin resources are required to make more.
Environmentally Friendly Coatings
Although the PVC coating is polymer-based, it is low in volatile organic compounds, thus making it a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to many other chemically harmful alternative paints and primers.
In addition, the longevity of the PVC coating means that it can last many years without deteriorating, which is particularly important when compared with other types of anti-rust steel paints and coatings that frequently need to be reapplied.
Recyclability
Steel is a recyclable fence material, particularly if it is in good condition and not overly oxidized. This means that if it does become necessary to dispose of a damaged piece of wire mesh panel fencing, it needn't go into a landfill.
Although the PVC coating complicates the recycling process a little, it is still eminently possible thanks to advances in modern recycling technology that make it possible to simply melt the PVC coating off the steel before melting the steel itself.
If you’re looking to purchase high-quality wire mesh fencing that is made by a company that supports your sustainability consciousness, contact Betafence today or browse our online store to see what we have on offer.
