FAQ

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Help with online shopping, products, project enquiries, in-house manufacturing and visiting your nearest branch.

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Go beyond the quick answers. Explore practical guidance on farm and Clear View fencing, wire selection, fence heights, post spacing, finishes and installation planning.

Online shopping & orders

Can I buy products online?

Yes. You can shop directly through the WFSA online store. You can view prices without logging in. Prices displayed online apply to the Centurion branch only; contact Bloemfontein or George for their branch pricing. Browse products, select the item and quantity you need, add them to your basket and proceed to checkout. For project installations, bulk requirements or custom manufactured componentsrequest a quotation.

How do I place an online order?

Visit the online store, use the search or product categories to find your materials, and check the product details before adding them to your basket. Review your order at checkout and complete the contact, delivery and payment details requested.

Where can I see payment and delivery options for an online order?

Review the options and charges presented during checkout for your order. If you need clarification about collection, delivery, stock or timing before orderingcontact our team. For project or bulk logistics, ask for arrangements to be included in your quotation.

Who can help with an existing online order?

Contact WFSA with your order number or reference and the email address used for the order. Tell the team whether your question concerns the products, payment, collection or delivery so they can assist.

Products & buying

Is light surface rust on raw reinforcement automatically a defect?

Reinforcing mesh, Y-bar and certain Brickforce products are supplied as raw or black steel without a protective zinc coating. When raw steel is exposed to humidity, rain, condensation, water or wet storage conditions, a light orange-brown layer of surface oxidation can develop quickly. Light surface rust is normal on uncoated reinforcing steel and does not by itself mean that the material is defective or unsuitable for use. Heavy flaky or scaly corrosion, deep pitting, or significant loss of steel section, mass or dimension is different and should be assessed against the applicable product and project specification. This guidance applies to raw / black / uncoated reinforcement. Galvanized Brickforce, galvanized steel and coated reinforcement have separate protective-coating specifications and must be assessed accordingly. Surface oxidation does not establish steel grade, compliance or structural suitability; the applicable project specification and responsible engineer determine acceptance where required.

Do you supply retail customers as well as bulk buyers?

Yes. WFSA supplies individual buyers, farmers, contractors and corporate customers. Shop online for listed products, visit a branch for in-person assistance, or request a quotation for bulk supply and project requirements.

Which products does WFSA supply?

Our range includes fencing, wire, mesh, posts, stays, gates, steel, reinforcing mesh and roofing products. Shop the online store or ask a branch for the sizes and options you need.

Can I buy just one roll of wire?

Yes. You can shop online for listed wire products or buy through your nearest branch. Check the wire type, roll size, quantity and product details before ordering. For larger quantities or an item you cannot find online, contact the team.

How do I choose the right fencing product?

Tell us what the fence needs to do, its height and length, and any specified materials or finish. Our team can help you compare options. For agricultural applications, read our Farm Fencing Guide South Africa for wire, mesh, spacing and material-planning guidance. For Clear View fencingconsult our specification guide and read the Complete Clear View Fencing Technical Guide for posts, coatings and installation planning.

Projects & installation

Does WFSA supply and install project fencing?

Yes. Our projects division provides design, supply and installation of perimeter fencing solutions. Send your scope, drawings, specifications and required programme so the team can assess the work.

What types of projects does WFSA support?

We work across infrastructure, industrial, energy, agricultural and security applications. Project requirements differ, so discuss the site conditions, scope and performance requirements with our team.

Do you work across borders?

Yes. WFSA supports local and cross-border supply and projects. Ask the team to assess the destination, quantities, programme and logistics for your enquiry.

Can you show examples of your project work?

We can share suitable examples of fencing configurations and project capability. Some sites are confidential, so public photographs and descriptions do not identify those locations.

Manufacturing & specifications

Does WFSA manufacture its own fencing components?

Yes. WFSA manufactures its own single-strand and double-strand barbed wire, Rhino Super Blade razor wire using Aluzinc strip and Aluzinc core wire, and Wholeview Mesh panels using Aluzinc wire. We also manufacture posts, stays and gates in-house. Explore our manufacturing capability or discuss the required specifications and quantities with our team.

Can you work to engineering drawings and specifications?

Yes. Submit the drawings and specification for review. Material requirements, fabrication details, finishes and any required documentation should be agreed as part of the quotation.

What information should I send for a manufactured gate or post?

Include dimensions or a drawing, material requirements, finish, quantity and intended use. For gates, include the opening size and any mounting or access requirements. The team will

Quotes, stock & logistics

What do you need to prepare a quotation?

Send the product or fencing type, dimensions, quantities, finish and any drawings or specifications. Include whether you need materials only or installation, the delivery destination if relevant, and your required timing.

How do I confirm stock, pricing and lead time?

Check the product listing in our online store for its displayed price and product information. Contact the relevant branch to clarify stock or timing, especially for bulk or manufactured items.

Can you supply bulk materials or arrange delivery?

WFSA handles bulk supply and distribution. Discuss your quantities, destination and site access with the team so delivery arrangements, timing and charges can be quoted for your order.

How do I request a project or product quote?

Use our quote form, call a branch or send your requirements by WhatsApp. Include your contact details so the right team can follow up.

Branches & visiting

Where are your branches?

Our branches are in Centurion, Bloemfontein and George. See branch addresses, phone numbers and contact options.

Are walk-in customers welcome?

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at all three branches. Contact the branch first if you need a particular item, a bulk quantity or specialist project advice.

What are your trading hours?

Monday to Thursday: 08:00–17:00. Friday: 08:00–16:00. Saturday and public holidays: 08:00–13:00. Branches are closed over the Easter weekend. Contact your branch about any other closure or special arrangement.

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More About the WFSA Supply Range

Does the online shop show everything WFSA supplies?

No. The shop shows part of the WFSA supply and manufacturing range. Our Technical Guides include additional product families and specifications. Available from WFSA — request a quotation and confirm current branch availability.

What Y-bar diameters and lengths does WFSA supply?

WFSA supplies 5.6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25 and 32 mm Y-bar in 6, 12 and 13 m lengths. See the full reinforcing range.

Where can I find gabions, timber and fastener information?

Read our Gabions & River Mattresses GuideTimber Poles & Droppers Guide and Fasteners & Accessories Guide. Contact WFSA for an exact specification and quotation.