Anti-Cut, Anti-Climb Security Mesh, Cut to Size
Tight-aperture welded mesh, heavy galvanized fabric, and expanded metal for anti-climb fencing, guards, cages, and facility screens — fabricated to your dimensions.
Perimeter security starts with the barrier itself. Howard Wire Cloth Co. supplies tight-aperture welded security mesh, heavy galvanized fabric, and expanded metal that resist cutting, prying, and climbing — the fabric behind anti-climb fencing, window and door guards, storage cages, and tool cribs. Family-owned in Hayward, CA since 1938, we cut every order to size in the USA and back it with free samples so you can confirm aperture, wire diameter, and finish before you commit to a run.
Where Security & Perimeter Relies On Wire Mesh
Perimeter & Anti-Climb Fencing
Tight-aperture welded mesh (around 3" x 0.5") removes the finger and toe holds a climber needs and leaves no gap to seat bolt cutters at the fence line.
Window & Door Guards
Welded and expanded metal panels bar forced entry through glazing and openings while preserving airflow, light, and sightlines.
Storage Cages & Wire Partitions
Woven and welded infill panels build secure crib rooms, caged storage, and partition walls that keep inventory visible and access controlled.
Machine & Tool Cribs
Flattened expanded metal and welded panels enclose tooling, controlled stock, and high-value assets with see-through, tamper-resistant walls.
Transit & Facility Screens
Heavy galvanized mesh screens stairwells, mezzanines, platforms, and equipment yards against debris, vandalism, and unauthorized access.
Framed Infill Panels
Cut-to-size mesh drops into gates, railings, and framed openings as a durable, transparent security barrier ready to install.
Why Wire Mesh For Security & Perimeter
Visibility Without Blind Spots
Open mesh lets guards, cameras, and passersby see through the barrier, so a screen secures the area without creating cover for an intruder.
Cut & Climb Resistance
Small apertures paired with heavy wire diameters deny purchase for hands, feet, and hand tools in a way sheet or bar barriers can't match.
Corrosion Protection Outdoors
Galvanized-after-weld and stainless options hold up to weather and coastal salt through years of exposure along the fence line.
Airflow, Light & Drainage
Open area lets wind, water, and light pass, cutting wind load on fences and keeping enclosures ventilated.
Recommended Mesh & Materials
Spec Your Security Mesh
Send us your aperture, wire diameter, panel sizes, and finish — we'll quote cut-to-size mesh and get free samples in your hands.
Common Questions
What's the difference between anti-cut and anti-climb security mesh?
Both come down to aperture and wire size. Small openings (around 3" x 0.5") remove the finger and toe holds a climber needs and leave no room to seat bolt cutters, while a heavier wire diameter resists being cut or pried. Most high-security welded mesh does both at once.
Welded, woven, or expanded metal — which is most secure?
Welded mesh with a tight aperture is the standard for anti-climb perimeter fencing; flattened expanded metal is a one-piece sheet with no strands to unravel, ideal for guards and cribs; heavy crimped woven wire suits visible partitions and cages. We'll match the type to your opening and threat level.
Which coating or material holds up outdoors?
For most exterior perimeter work, hot-dip galvanized-after-weld gives full corrosion coverage over the welds and cut edges. In coastal, washdown, or corrosive environments, 304 or 316 stainless is the longer-lasting choice. Plainsteel is available when you plan to powder-coat.
Can you cut mesh to size for my panels and openings?
Yes. We fabricate cut-to-size welded, woven, and expanded metal to your panel and opening dimensions, so material arrives ready to frame or install rather than needing field trimming.
Can I get samples before I order?
Yes. We work from quotes and provide free samples so you can verify aperture, wire diameter, and finish in hand before committing to a full run.