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Clear View Fencing Guide South Africa

Select the mesh. Specify the system. Plan the installation.

Clear View fencing is a welded mesh perimeter-security system designed to provide a physical security barrier while maintaining visibility through the fence.

Wholesale Fencing SA manufactures and supplies the Wholeview range for residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and high-security perimeter applications.

Choosing the correct system involves more than selecting a panel. Mesh aperture, height, posts, fixings, corrosion protection, terrain, gates and the required security level influence the finished fence.

This guide explains Wholeview panel specifications, security levels, post options, finishes, corrosion protection and the basic principles of installation.

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Illustration of rigid Clear View panels stepped down a slopeRigid panelStep in elevationPanel remains level
Original WFSA illustration: successive rigid panels step with the terrain. Mesh pattern, post centres, foundations and bottom gaps are illustrative only; not to scale or a construction specification.

What Is Clear View Fencing?

Clear View fencing is a welded mesh perimeter-security system that uses closely spaced horizontal and vertical wires to form a physical barrier while maintaining visibility through the fence.

The rigid panels are secured to posts with a specified fixing arrangement. Unlike a solid wall, the open mesh lets property owners and security personnel see the area beyond the boundary. Visibility can support CCTV sightlines, lighting and access-control arrangements, but camera positions, vegetation and the complete site design still matter.

Smaller apertures provide fewer accessible openings for climbing than larger mesh openings. Anti-climb fencing describes a design characteristic, not a guarantee that unauthorised access cannot occur. Panel aperture, height, posts, foundations, fixings, gates and any security toppings must be considered together.

  • Residential properties, estates and complexes
  • Commercial premises, retail centres and schools
  • Industrial sites, warehouses and factories
  • Utilities, mining, infrastructure and project-specific high-security perimeters

How Does Clear View Fencing Work?

A Clear View fence works as a connected system: welded security mesh forms the barrier, posts support it, foundations hold the posts in position and fixings retain the panels.

The welded intersections keep the wire pattern consistent. Close openings make hand and foot placement more difficult, while the open construction permits visibility. A panel alone does not define the security of the finished perimeter: loose clamps, weak gate arrangements or excessive ground gaps can undermine the intended configuration.

  • Mesh aperture influences accessible openings.
  • Panel height and bottom clearance influence the barrier geometry.
  • Post and foundation selection supports the installed panels and additional loads.
  • Fixings and clamps determine how the mesh is retained.
  • Gates and corners must maintain the intended level of perimeter protection.

What Is Wholeview Fencing?

Wholeview is Wholesale Fencing SA’s range of welded Clear View security mesh fencing. WFSA manufactures and supplies Wholeview High Secure, Wholeview Medium Secure and Wholeview Secure configurations.

Standard panels are 3,000 mm (3 m) wide, with standard heights of 1.2 m, 1.8 m, 2.1 m and 2.4 m. The three configurations differ in aperture, while the typical panel wire specification is 3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical.

The online store includes Aluzinc-wire panels and powder-coated variants. Panel substrate and finish must be confirmed separately from post and gate finishes; Aluzinc wire is not the same description as a fabricated post subsequently hot-dip galvanized.

Explore the Wholeview Clear View Fencing Range or browse Wholeview panels and posts in the online store.

Wholeview High Secure Clear View Fencing

Wholeview High Secure uses the smallest aperture in the standard range and is intended for applications requiring a higher level of physical perimeter security.

  • Aperture: 12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal block width.
  • Wire: 3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical.
  • Panel width: 3,000 mm.
  • Standard panel heights: 1.2 m / 1.8 m / 2.1 m / 2.4 m.

The smaller aperture gives fewer accessible openings than Medium Secure or Secure and makes climbing more difficult. It does not make the fence impossible to climb or cut. Higher-security installations still require compatible posts, clamps, foundations and gates.

View a listed Wholeview High Secure 1.8 m Aluzinc panel; other listed heights and finishes can be found in the Wholeview shop category.

Wholeview Medium Secure Clear View Fencing

Wholeview Medium Secure provides an intermediate aperture between High Secure and Secure. It can be considered where a project requires a balance between physical perimeter security, visibility and the specified system requirements.

  • Aperture: 25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal block width.
  • Wire: 3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical.
  • Panel width: 3,000 mm.
  • Standard panel heights: 1.2 m / 1.8 m / 2.1 m / 2.4 m.

An intermediate aperture is not automatically the correct choice for every site. Check the client’s security specification and any requirements for posts, gates and additional security systems before selecting the panel.

View a listed Wholeview Medium Secure 1.8 m Aluzinc panel; other listed heights and finishes can be found in the Wholeview shop category.

Wholeview Secure Clear View Fencing

Wholeview Secure uses the largest aperture in the standard range while retaining the rigid welded Clear View panel format. Its suitability depends on the intended boundary function and site risk.

  • Aperture: 50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal block width.
  • Wire: 3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical.
  • Panel width: 3,000 mm.
  • Standard panel heights: 1.2 m / 1.8 m / 2.1 m / 2.4 m.

A larger opening changes the security configuration. Compare the aperture with the risks and project requirements rather than treating all welded mesh panels as equivalent.

View a listed Wholeview Secure 1.8 m Aluzinc panel; other listed heights and finishes can be found in the Wholeview shop category.

Which Wholeview Clear View Fence Should I Choose?

Choose the Wholeview system according to the site risk and complete project specification. The smallest aperture is not automatically necessary for every customer, and a larger aperture must not be substituted where a tighter security mesh is specified.

Application factorHigh SecureMedium SecureSecure
Vertical aperture12.7 mm25 mm50 mm
Horizontal block width75 mm75 mm75 mm
Panel width3,000 mm3,000 mm3,000 mm
Wire3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical
Panel heights1.2 / 1.8 / 2.1 / 2.4 m1.2 / 1.8 / 2.1 / 2.4 m1.2 / 1.8 / 2.1 / 2.4 m
Relative apertureSmallestIntermediateLargest

Review the required security level, visibility, height, post system, fixing arrangement, gate design, terrain, corrosion exposure, security toppings and budget. Confirm these together at quotation stage rather than comparing panel prices in isolation.

How Wide Are Wholeview Clear View Panels?

Standard Wholeview Clear View panels manufactured by Wholesale Fencing SA are 3,000 mm (3 m) wide. Standard heights are 1.2 m, 1.8 m, 2.1 m and 2.4 m.

ProductApertureWirePanel heightsPanel width
Wholeview High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal block width3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical1.2 / 1.8 / 2.1 / 2.4 m3,000 mm
Wholeview Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal block width3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical1.2 / 1.8 / 2.1 / 2.4 m3,000 mm
Wholeview Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal block width3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical1.2 / 1.8 / 2.1 / 2.4 m3,000 mm

Panel width is not automatically the finished post-centre dimension. Confirm the actual connection detail, post faces and fixing arrangement before marking holes. Account for gates, corners, end details and any shortened bays.

WFSA manufactures Wholeview panels with a 75 mm horizontal block width. Standard heights describe the range, not a guarantee that every finish and height is immediately in stock.

What Clear View Fence Heights Are Available?

WFSA’s approved standard Wholeview panel heights are 1.2 m, 1.8 m, 2.1 m and 2.4 m across High Secure, Medium Secure and Secure configurations.

Select height according to the boundary purpose and security specification. Finished fence height also depends on panel position, bottom clearance, terrain and any toppings. Post length must allow for the chosen foundation arrangement and any above-panel extensions; do not simply buy a post with the same length as the panel height.

For a custom configuration or a height/finish not listed in the storerequest a quotation with the fence length, drawings and site requirements.

What Posts Are Used for Wholeview Clear View Fencing?

Wholeview can be manufactured with different post configurations. Standard square-tube options include 50 × 50 mm and 76 × 76 mm posts, selected to suit the complete fence and project requirements.

The section alone does not establish suitability. Confirm wall thickness, steel section, post length, foundation and connection detail against fence height, panel configuration, wind exposure, soil, terrain and any gate or topping loads. No universal wall thickness is specified in this guide.

The commercial page lists square-tube post lengths of 1.8 m, 2.4 m, 3.0 m and 3.6 m, subject to specification and availability. It also states that posts can be designed and manufactured to client requirements.

Listed examples: 2.4 m × 50 mm HDG square post and 2.4 m × 76 mm HDG square post. Raw 50 × 50 square tubing and 76 × 76 square tubing are steel-stock listings, not confirmation that those particular wall thicknesses are suitable for a fence design.

What Posts Are Used for High-Security Clear View Fencing?

Higher-security Wholeview systems can be configured with heavier structural posts, including 100 × 55 mm IPE sections or 70 × 70 × 6 mm equal angle-iron posts with flat-bar clamp plates, where the approved project specification calls for them.

These arrangements may be considered for high-security infrastructure, critical infrastructure or National Key Point-type specifications. Their use does not by itself establish project approval or a security certification. Final section, steel grade, length, foundation, clamp detail and fasteners must follow the approved design.

The commercial page lists IPE post lengths of 2.4 m, 3.0 m and 3.6 m, with custom configurations available by enquiry. The shop has an IPE AA 100 × 55 steel-stock listing.

Browse steel, angle iron and flat bar or ask WFSA to quote the specified 70 × 70 × 6 angle configuration. The shop’s smaller angle-iron listings should not be treated as substitutes.

How Are Wholeview Panels Fixed to the Posts?

Wholeview panels are retained using fixators, clamps, flat-bar clamp plates, security fasteners or a project-specific fixing system compatible with the selected post.

A fixator is a purpose-made spider-type clamp that holds the mesh against the post with a compatible screw fixing. Do not substitute ordinary hardware simply because it appears to fit.

For an angle-iron high-security arrangement, a flat-bar clamp plate can retain the panel against the post. Plate dimensions, fasteners and the connection detail must be specified; this guide does not set bolt sizes or tightening torques.

Existing accessory listings include Fixator Med / HDG and Fixator Med / PL. Flat bar sold as steel stock requires the correct fabrication and protective finish before use as a clamp plate.

Are Wholeview Fence Posts Galvanized?

For the complete explanation of zinc, alloy and outer coating systems, read the WFSA Corrosion, Galvanizing & Protective Coatings Guide.

WFSA Wholeview posts and gates are hot-dip galvanized as the standard corrosion-protection base finish. Galvanizing supplies zinc protection to the underlying steel; an additional colour or protective coating can be specified where required.

Hot-dip galvanizing, conventional powder coating and Plascoat are different processes and must be specified clearly. Panel wire supplied as Aluzinc should retain its own substrate description; do not relabel all components as hot-dip galvanized simply because the posts and gates are galvanized.

For a coated system, Handling damage and exposed cut edges need attention during installation.

What Is Powder-Coated Clear View Fencing?

Powder coating provides Wholeview components with a coloured finished appearance. At WFSA it is primarily selected for appearance and colour over the galvanized base on posts and gates.

Posts and gates are hot-dip galvanized first as standard. The underlying galvanizing remains the principal corrosion-protection layer for those components. Powder coating adds a surface layer and can contribute protection, but WFSA does not position conventional powder coating as equivalent to Plascoat for demanding coastal or highly corrosive exposure.

Specify the required colour, coating system and substrate at quotation stage. Store panel names marked PC describe powder-coated variants over their stated panel substrate; they should not be confused with post/gate fabrication finishes. For a decorative panel example, see Wholeview Secure 1.8 m powder-coated panel.

What Is Plascoat Clear View Fencing?

Plascoat is a protective coating option for Wholeview components where enhanced corrosion resistance is required. WFSA can supply a specified Plascoat system over the appropriately prepared or galvanized substrate.

Plascoat systems use thermoplastic coating technology and should not be treated as interchangeable with conventional decorative powder coating. The exact product, preparation, application and exposure classification matter; a brand name alone is not a complete coating specification.

  • Coastal properties and coastal industrial sites
  • High-humidity or aggressive atmospheric conditions
  • Industrial and heavily corrosive environments
  • Projects requiring an enhanced protective coating specification

Discuss the complete system with WFSA, including panels, posts, gates, clamps, fasteners and repair arrangements.

Does Plascoat Clear View Fencing Have a Warranty?

Specified Plascoat finishes supplied for Wholeview systems can carry coating warranties of up to 15 years, subject to the coating system, environmental classification, application, installation, project specification and applicable manufacturer’s or supplier’s warranty conditions.

This is a conditional coating warranty, not an automatic warranty for every fence or every component. Do not interpret a coating warranty as a guarantee against impact damage, structural failure or unauthorised entry.

If you need a warranted system, request the environmental and warranty specification at quotation stage. The actual period must be confirmed for your project.

What Is the Difference Between Powder Coating and Plascoat?

WFSA primarily uses conventional powder coating for colour and appearance; Plascoat is evaluated as an enhanced protective coating for demanding corrosion exposure. Both require suitable preparation and a confirmed system specification.

FeatureConventional powder coatingPlascoat
Primary WFSA purposeColour and appearanceEnhanced protective coating
Base steel protectionPosts and gates are hot-dip galvanized firstPart of a specified protective system over a suitable prepared/galvanized substrate
ColourAvailable subject to specificationAvailable subject to specification
Coastal useEvaluate actual exposureRecommended for demanding coastal exposure where appropriately specified
Heavy corrosive environmentNot WFSA’s preferred enhanced-corrosion solutionPreferred option to evaluate when enhanced protection is required
WarrantyDo not assume an extended corrosion warrantyUp to 15 years only for applicable systems; subject to coating system, environmental classification, application, installation, project specification and manufacturer’s/supplier’s terms

For ordinary aesthetic requirements, powder coating may be appropriate. Where long-term corrosion resistance is a major design consideration, evaluate Plascoat with WFSA and obtain the specified scope and terms.

How Do You Choose the Correct Wholeview Finish?

Choose the finish from the site exposure and service requirements, then Colour alone is not a corrosion specification.

  • Identify inland, coastal, humid or industrial exposure and any particular contaminants.
  • Confirm whether panels are Aluzinc and whether fabricated posts/gates are HDG.
  • State the required appearance, colour and project coating specification.
  • Evaluate conventional powder coating for aesthetic requirements or Plascoat for enhanced protection.
  • Request written warranty and maintenance terms where a warranted coating is required.

Consult WFSA before substituting a finish in a coastal or demanding industrial project. A low initial panel price may not include the posts, gates and coatings required by that site.

What Clear View Fencing Finish Is Recommended for Coastal Areas?

WFSA recommends considering Plascoat-protected Wholeview fencing for coastal and other highly corrosive environments where enhanced long-term corrosion protection is required.

Airborne salts and moisture can affect exposed metal, especially at damaged coatings, joints and cut edges. Assess the entire perimeter: panels, posts, gates, fixings, clamp systems, handling damage and repairs. Coating only the visible panel is not a complete exposure plan.

Tell WFSA about the actual location, exposure and intended maintenance.

How Should Clear View Fencing Be Specified for Corrosive Environments?

A corrosive environment requires a coating specification for the complete fence, selected for the expected exposure. WFSA recommends evaluating an enhanced Plascoat system where appropriate.

Industrial atmospheres, persistent humidity, chemical exposure or aggressive airborne contaminants may require different provisions from an ordinary inland property. Identify the substances and conditions where known; do not assume that a coastal coating specification automatically covers every chemical environment.

  • Substrate and preparation for each component
  • Specified protective coating and application requirements
  • Compatible fixings and clamp finishes
  • Drainage, inaccessible joints and cut edges
  • Damage-repair method, inspection and maintenance obligations

Obtain the project-specific recommendation rather than relying on a general lifespan claim. The performance of the coating depends on preparation, application, installation and maintenance as well as the material itself.

How Do You Plan a Clear View Fence Installation?

Plan the boundary, access points and terrain before ordering panels or excavating holes. Confirm the post-centre dimension from the connection detail rather than assuming that a 3 m panel means 3 m post centres.

  1. Survey the installation line and confirm property boundaries.
  2. Identify start/end points, corners, gates and access-control requirements.
  3. Check slopes, ground clearance, obstructions and drainage.
  4. Set out panel widths, actual post centres, end bays and changes of direction.
  5. Plan panel stepping and the acceptable bottom gap on slopes.
  6. Locate buried services and confirm excavation arrangements before digging.
  7. Confirm post lengths, foundation design and any gate/topping loads.
  8. Select the coating system for the exposure and plan safe handling.
  9. Check quantities, finish, drawings and installation sequence with WFSA.

How Is Clear View Fencing Installed?

Clear View fencing is installed by setting out the fence line, preparing specified foundations, positioning posts and panels with temporary support, checking alignment, concreting the posts and completing a final inspection after adequate curing.

  1. Survey the line

    Mark start and end points, corners, gates, changes of direction, slopes, obstructions and post positions. Verify services and boundary information before excavation.

  2. Prepare the holes

    Excavate to the approved foundation detail. Check soil and ground conditions and resolve unsuitable material before positioning the post.

  3. Install the first post and panel

    Fit the appropriate fixing arrangement to the first post, position the post and temporarily connect the panel. Support the assembly and use a spirit level to check vertical and horizontal alignment.

  4. Establish the fence line

    Use a builder’s line or suitable setting-out method to maintain the planned centre line. Work to the confirmed post centres and bay details.

  5. Support the assembly

    Temporarily support posts and panels so they remain stable while subsequent bays are positioned and foundations are completed. Protect the coatings from handling damage.

  6. Check levels repeatedly

    Check post verticality, panel level, stepping, alignment, post centres and fixing positions. Return to earlier bays as you progress.

  7. Concrete the posts

    Place concrete to the project specification while maintaining post position. Finish the foundation appropriately without pulling the assembly out of alignment.

  8. Allow foundations to stabilise

    Keep supports in place until the specified concrete has adequate stability. Do not load gates, remove bracing or stress the fence prematurely.

  9. Inspect the completed run

    Review alignment, fixings, gates, corners, ground gaps, coatings, foundations and site cleanliness before handover.

The sequence must suit the selected Wholeview post and fixing system. Project drawings and installation requirements take precedence over this general explanation.

What Size Hole Is Required for a Clear View Fence Post?

An approximate general installation example is a hole 300 mm × 300 mm × 600 mm deep. This is not a universal engineering specification and must not be used as the default for every fence or gate.

Actual foundation width, depth and construction depend on fence height, post type, soil, wind loading, security requirements, gate loads, site conditions and the engineering or project specification. A high-security structural post, weak soil or gate support may need a substantially different detail.

Before excavation, identify buried services. Check the prepared hole against the specified dimensions and conditions; do not compensate for unsuitable ground with an unapproved change to concrete or post depth.

How Do You Install the First Clear View Post and Panel?

The first post and panel establish the alignment of the run. Position the post in the prepared hole, temporarily connect the first panel using the specified fixings and support the assembly before checking it.

Use a spirit level to check post verticality in both directions and the intended panel level. Recheck after the adjoining post is positioned and after concrete placement.

Temporary supports must hold the assembly without damaging the finish. Do not use the panel as an unsupported lever to pull a misaligned post into place, and do not leave a partly fixed assembly unstable.

How Do You Keep Clear View Fencing Straight?

Use a builder’s line or an appropriate surveyed setting-out method and repeatedly check post centres, verticality and panel alignment throughout installation.

A good first bay is only the starting point. As subsequent panels are positioned, their weight and connection can move an earlier post before the foundation is stable. Check the centre line, panel level and verticality again before and after concrete placement.

Check towards fixed points such as gates and corners as the run develops. Small errors accumulated across many bays can create a difficult final connection; resolve them while foundations are still adjustable under the approved installation method.

How Is Clear View Fencing Installed on a Slope?

Rigid welded mesh panels commonly need to be stepped on slopes. Each panel remains correctly aligned while successive panels are placed at different elevations to follow the terrain.

Step height depends on slope, 3 m panel width, post position, bottom clearance and the security requirement. Rigid panels do not follow ground contours like flexible wire fencing; do not force a panel into an unapproved shape to follow the ground.

Where practical, an installation direction that works down the slope may make positioning and stepping easier. Avoid excessive gaps beneath the panels; use a specified ground-gap detail where necessary. Gates and corners on slopes require their own assessment.

How Are Clear View Fence Posts Concreted?

Concrete the posts using the specified foundation detail and concrete requirements while keeping the posts and panels aligned and supported.

Recheck the position as concrete is placed and after placement. Finish the foundation to the project detail, with attention to drainage and ground conditions. This guide does not prescribe a universal mix ratio, concrete strength or curing period.

Do not remove temporary support, hang or operate gates, or load the fence until the concrete and foundation have reached the required stability. Curing and loading times depend on the concrete specification and actual site conditions.

Why Must Clear View Fence Alignment Be Rechecked During Installation?

Recheck earlier bays as installation progresses because panel weight and positioning can move posts before foundations have fully stabilised. Do not wait until the full run is installed to inspect it.

Regularly return to approximately the previous three installed posts and panels and check verticality, levels, stepping and alignment. Adjust the inspection approach to the installation sequence and project requirements.

  • Post centres and verticality
  • Panel level, stepping and bottom gaps
  • Specified fixings and their retention
  • Corners, gates and transitions
  • Foundation condition and post movement
  • Coating damage, exposed edges and repair completion

Correcting accumulated misalignment later is harder and can cause problems when the fence meets a gate or corner. Record unresolved issues and complete them before handover.

Can Wholeview Clear View Fencing Include Gates?

Yes. WFSA manufactures gates to suit Wholeview systems and project requirements, including pedestrian, single swing, double swing, sliding and project-specific security gate arrangements.

Gate posts and foundations need special consideration because gate loads differ from ordinary mesh-panel loads. No standard gate sizes are assumed here.

WFSA gates are hot-dip galvanized as standard and can receive powder coating or a specified Plascoat finish where requested. Match the gate coating and fixing arrangements to the exposure and the rest of the perimeter.

Request a gate quotation with dimensions, a drawing, finish and intended use.

How Are Corners Handled in Clear View Fencing?

Clear View corners require accurate setting-out and a post/fixing detail suited to the change of direction. The solution depends on the post system, angle, mesh retention, terrain and security specification.

Check the corner position before starting the run and monitor accumulated alignment errors as you approach it. A corner is not a suitable place to absorb an incorrectly spaced long run by forcing the mesh.

High-security installations may require project-specific corner posts and clamp arrangements.

Does Clear View Fencing Require Maintenance?

Clear View is generally a relatively low-maintenance perimeter system, but periodic inspections are still needed. Inspection frequency should suit exposure, use and any coating warranty requirements.

  • Panel damage and loose fixings
  • Gate alignment, hinges, locks and operating hardware
  • Post or foundation movement
  • Coating damage, exposed steel and corrosion
  • Vegetation, accumulated debris and obstructed sightlines
  • Vehicle or equipment impact damage

Assess coating damage and repair it with a system appropriate to the original finish. Do not cover corrosion with an unapproved paint and assume the specified protection or warranty has been restored. Replace damaged panels or fixings with compatible components after checking the supporting posts and foundations.

Common Clear View Fencing Installation Mistakes

Most avoidable installation problems begin with setting-out, component selection or alignment. Check these points before accepting the completed fence.

  • Incorrect post centres: panel width is mistaken for the finished centre dimension without checking fixings.
  • Poor initial setting-out: corners and gates no longer meet the panel run.
  • Posts not vertical: fixings and panels become misaligned.
  • No builder’s line: the run drifts from the intended boundary.
  • No checks on earlier bays: panel weight shifts posts unnoticed.
  • Incorrect slope stepping: panels are forced or gaps become excessive.
  • Excessive bottom gaps: the intended perimeter barrier is compromised.
  • Inadequate foundations: a generic hole example is used despite unsuitable soil or different loads.
  • Supports removed too early: foundations cannot yet retain the assembly.
  • Wrong fixing system: incompatible clamps or screws weaken panel retention.
  • Coating damage: handling or cutting leaves unassessed exposed edges.
  • Unsuitable high-security posts: ordinary posts are substituted for specified structural sections.
  • Soil and gate loads ignored: foundations are not designed for the actual conditions.
  • Buried services not identified: excavation risks damage or injury.
  • Exposure overlooked: an ordinary decorative finish is used without assessing coastal or industrial conditions.

Where Is Wholeview Clear View Fencing Used?

Wholeview can be selected for residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and higher-security applications. Aperture, height, posts, fixings and finish must be chosen for the actual site rather than solely from an application label.

Residential Clear View Fencing

Consider boundary visibility, appearance, access gates, appropriate height and the exposure at the property. Check local and project requirements.

Estate and Complex Security Fencing

Coordinate the perimeter with vehicle and pedestrian access, surveillance, ground clearances and maintenance responsibilities.

Commercial Clear View Fencing

Balance the specified barrier with sightlines, customer access, gate arrangements and the site’s risk assessment.

Industrial Clear View Fencing

Assess vehicle movement, impact exposure, industrial contaminants, coating requirements and security systems.

Warehouse and Factory Perimeters

Design openings and gate supports for deliveries and access control, and maintain the chosen security configuration at transitions.

School Security Fencing

Select aperture, height, gates and finishes for the site requirements, with attention to access and the safety of users.

Mining and Infrastructure Fencing

Confirm terrain, exposure, structural posts, foundations, controlled access and the approved project specification.

High-Security Perimeter Fencing

Assess tighter mesh, structural post/clamp systems, gate security and any approved toppings as one system. Project-specific approval must be established separately.

Clear View Fencing Compared with Other Perimeter Fencing

Clear View, palisade, walls and flexible wire systems offer different characteristics. The appropriate perimeter solution depends on site conditions and the required security configuration.

CharacteristicClear View welded meshPalisadeSolid wallFlexible wire/mesh
VisibilityOpen mesh permits sightlinesOpenings between membersGenerally blocks sightlinesDepends on wire/mesh pattern
ConstructionRigid welded panels with post fixingsVertical members and supporting structureMasonry or other solid constructionWire or mesh tensioned/supported on posts
Security configurationAperture, height, posts, fixings, gatesMember spacing, height, structure, gatesHeight, structure, access and conditionMesh/wire type, tension, height and supports
MaintenanceInspect mesh, connections and coatingsInspect members, connections and coatingsInspect cracking, movement and finishInspect tension, wires and supports
Security toppingsOnly with suitable designOnly with suitable designOnly with suitable designOnly with suitable design

Wholeview is not universally better than every alternative. Compare the complete installation, access needs, exposure and maintenance plan against the project requirements.

Can Security Toppings Be Added to Clear View Fencing?

Yes, where the project design allows, Wholeview systems can integrate razor wire, electric fencing or other approved security toppings.

Posts, brackets, fixings, foundations and fence geometry must suit the additional loads and security equipment. Toppings must not be added to an existing fence without confirming its suitability and applicable requirements.

For material optionsbrowse WFSA razor wire. Razor wire needs suitable handling and installation precautions. Electric security systems should be specified and installed by appropriately competent providers under applicable requirements; this guide does not provide electrical installation instructions.

How many fixators and screws are needed per Wholeview post?

For an intermediate post with one Wholeview panel attached on each side, use the following WFSA-confirmed fixator and screw quantities. These are totals per shared post for both panels, not quantities per panel side.

Panel heightFixators per shared postScrews per shared post
1.8 m1212
2.4 m1616
3.0 m2020

Count shared posts separately from end posts, corners, gates and other special connections.

Clear View Fencing Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear View fencing?

Clear View fencing is a welded mesh perimeter-security system that maintains visibility through the fence. Closely spaced wires, compatible posts, foundations and fixings form the installed barrier.

Who manufactures Wholeview fencing?

Wholesale Fencing SA manufactures and supplies Wholeview fencing.

What is the difference between Wholeview High Secure, Medium Secure and Secure?

Their approved vertical apertures are 12.7 mm, 25 mm and 50 mm respectively, with 75 mm horizontal block width. The typical panel wire is 3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical across the range. Choose the complete system for the site specification.

What size are Wholeview Clear View panels?

Standard panels are 3,000 mm wide and available in 1.2 m, 1.8 m, 2.1 m and 2.4 m heights.

What wire diameter is used in Wholeview panels?

Typical panel wire is 3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical. Confirm any project-specific variation separately rather than inferring it from another mesh system.

What posts are used for Clear View fencing?

Square-tube or specified structural posts can be used, depending on the fence design. Confirm section, wall thickness, length, foundations and fixings together.

What posts are used for high-security Clear View fencing?

Project-specific options include 100 × 55 mm IPE sections or 70 × 70 × 6 mm equal angle posts with flat-bar clamp plates. These require an approved connection and foundation design.

Are Wholeview fence posts galvanized?

Yes. WFSA Wholeview posts are hot-dip galvanized as the standard base finish. Powder coating or a specified Plascoat system can be added where required.

Can Clear View fencing be powder coated?

Yes. Wholeview components can be powder coated for colour and finished appearance.

What fencing finish is recommended near the coast?

WFSA recommends considering Plascoat-protected Wholeview where enhanced corrosion protection is required. Include panels, posts, gates, fixings and repair details in the assessment.

How long is the Plascoat warranty?

Specified Plascoat finishes supplied for Wholeview systems can carry coating warranties of up to 15 years, subject to the coating system, environmental classification, application, installation, project specification and applicable manufacturer’s or supplier’s warranty conditions. The actual warranty period must be confirmed at quotation stage; it is not automatic for every fence.

How deep should Clear View fence posts be?

Post embedment must follow the foundation design. The 600 mm-deep hole example in this guide is general guidance only; soil, loading, fence height, post type and gate requirements may demand a different depth.

Can Clear View fencing be installed on a slope?

Yes, usually with a planned stepped arrangement. Confirm post positions, step heights, bottom clearance and security requirements rather than forcing rigid panels to follow the contour.

How are Clear View panels attached to posts?

Panels are retained with compatible fixators, clamps or specified clamp plates and fasteners. Confirm the system for the selected post; this guide does not prescribe universal screw or bolt sizes.

Can Wholeview fencing include gates?

Yes. WFSA manufactures gates to suit the system and project requirements. Gate supports and foundations require assessment for loads different from ordinary fence panels.

Need a Clear View Fencing Quotation?

Wholesale Fencing SA manufactures and supplies Wholeview Clear View fencing with a range of apertures, posts, gates and coating systems for different security and environmental requirements.

Clear View fence prices depend on panel height and aperture, substrate and finish, post/fixing system, gates, foundation requirements and installation scope. Use the current store price for a listed item; an installed project requires its own quotation. Online prices apply to the Centurion branch only.

WFSA’s Centurion team assists customers in Centurion, Pretoria and Gauteng; Bloemfontein and George provide additional branch contact points. Confirm supply and installation arrangements for your location with the relevant team.

Send fence length, height, security requirements, terrain, gate openings, drawings, delivery location and the required finish. For coastal or highly corrosive exposure, ask about Plascoat options and applicable written warranty specifications.

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WFSA Wholeview Panels, Posts, Gates & Fittings

WFSA supply range: Available from WFSA — request a quotation. Contact WFSA for current branch availability, lead time and the exact combination required. A listed range does not mean every branch holds every item at all times.

Current online products: Shop links identify published online listings. The online shop shows only part of the WFSA supply and manufacturing range; additional range items can be ordered by quotation.

Current WFSA manufacturing specification: 75 mm horizontal block width; standard panel width 3,000 mm. High Secure has 12.7 mm vertical openings, Medium Secure 25 mm and Secure 50 mm. Typical wire is 3 mm horizontal × 4 mm vertical; other listed wire configurations must be specified explicitly on the quotation.

Security levelCurrent mesh openingWire configurationCoating systemPanel heights
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ11.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ11.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C)1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C)1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C)1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal4 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ11.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ11.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ11.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ11.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ11.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ11.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 3 mm listed configurationAluzinc AZ1 + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C)1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Secure50 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C)1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Medium Secure25 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C)1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + powder coating1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
High Secure12.7 mm vertical × 75 mm horizontal3 × 4 mm listed configurationStandard galvanised (Class C) + Plascoat1.20 m, 1.80 m, 2.10 m, 2.40 m, 3.00 m
Product specificationListed lengths
Square post [length] / 76mm / PG1.8M, 2.4M, 2.6M, 2.7M, 3.0M, 3.6M
Square post [length] / 76mm / HDG1.8M, 2.4M, 2.6M, 2.7M, 3.0M, 3.6M
Square post [length] / 76mm / PC1.8M, 2.4M, 2.6M, 2.7M, 3.0M, 3.6M
Square post [length] / 76mm / PL1.8M, 2.4M, 2.6M, 2.7M, 3.0M, 3.6M
Square post [length] / 50mm / HDG1.8M, 2.4M, 2.6M, 2.7M, 3.0M, 3.6M
Square post [length] / 50mm / PC1.8M, 2.4M, 2.6M, 2.7M, 3.0M, 3.6M
Square post [length] / 50mm / PL1.8M, 2.4M, 2.6M, 2.7M, 3.0M, 3.6M
H-Post 2400 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / HDGAs described
H-Post 2700 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / HDGAs described
H-Post 3000 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / HDGAs described
H-Post 2400 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / PGAs described
H-Post 2700 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / PGAs described
H-Post 3000 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / PGAs described
H-Post 1600 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / HDGPLAs described
H-Post 2400 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / HDGPLAs described
H-Post 2700 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / HDGPLAs described
H-Post 3000 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / HDGPLAs described
H-Post 2400 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / PGPLAs described
H-Post 2700 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / PGPLAs described
H-Post 3000 / 70 / 44 / 1.50mm / PGPLAs described
H-Post 3000 / 70 / 44 / 2.00mm / HDGAs described
H-Post 3600 / 70 / 44 / 2.00mm / HDGAs described
Bear Claw HDGAs described
Bear Claw SSAs described
Bear Claw PLAs described
Fixator Med / PLAs described
Fixator Med / HDGAs described
Fixator Hvy / HDGAs described
Fixator Hvy / PLAs described
Tech Screw Med / HDGAs described
Cup Square M8 x 50mm, SSAs described
Flat Washer M8 SSAs described
Flat Washer M8 FibreAs described
Shear Nut M8, SSAs described
Tech Screw Tool BitAs described
Tech Screw Tool Bit – Mag. HolderAs described
Square Post Cap 76mm / PLAs described
Square Post Cap 50mm / PLAs described
H-Profile Post Cap 70x44mm / PLAs described
Sliding gate 1.8 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / HDG3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Sliding gate 1.8 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / PC3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Sliding gate 1.8 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / PL3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Sliding gate 2.1 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / HDG3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Sliding gate 2.1 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / PC3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Sliding gate 2.1 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / PL3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Sliding gate 2.4 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / HDG3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Sliding gate 2.4 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / PC3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Sliding gate 2.4 / [length] incl track / guide / catch / PL3.0M, 4.0M, 5.0M, 6.0M
Swing gate double 1.8 / [length] / HDG3M, 6M
Swing gate double 1.8 / [length] / PC3M, 6M
Swing gate double 1.8 / [length] / PL3M, 6M
Swing gate double 2.1 / [length] / HDG3M, 6M
Swing gate double 2.1 / [length] / PC3M, 6M
Swing gate double 2.1 / [length] / PL3M, 6M
Swing gate double 2.4 / [length] / HDG3M, 6M
Swing gate double 2.4 / [length] / PC3M, 6M
Swing gate double 2.4 / [length] / PL3M, 6M
Swing gate single 1.2 / [length] / HDG0.9M, 1.2M
Swing gate single 1.8 / [length] / HDG0.9M
Swing gate single 2.1 / [length] / HDG0.9M
Swing gate single 2.4 / [length] / HDG0.9M
Swing gate single 1.2 / [length] / PC0.9M
Swing gate single 1.8 / [length] / PC0.9M
Swing gate single 2.1 / [length] / PC0.9M
Swing gate single 2.4 / [length] / PC0.9M
Swing gate single 1.2 / [length] / PL0.9M
Swing gate single 1.8 / [length] / PL0.9M
Swing gate single 2.1 / [length] / PL0.9M
Swing gate single 2.4 / [length] / PL0.9M
Budget Sliding gate 1.8 / [length] Frame Only HDG3.0M
Budget Swing gate single 1.8 / [length] / HDG0.9M
Budget Swing gate single 1.2 / [length] / HDG1.2M
Ragged Spike [length] / SS1.50m
Shark Tooth Spike [length] / SS1.50m
Ragged Spike [length] / PL1.50m
Shark Tooth Spike [length] / PL1.50m
Sabre Spike [length] / HDG1.50m
Spear Spike [length] / HDG1.50m
Cup Square Bolt M6 x 30 KalguardAs described
Fender Washer M6 x 20 x 1.60mm KalguardAs described
Shear Nut M6 KalguardAs described
Spear Spike [length] / PL1.50m
Sabre Spike [length] / PL1.50m
Overhang Bracket 500 / 450 / HDGAs described
Overhang Bracket for 700 / 730 / HDGAs described
Overhang Bracket for 900 / 980 / HDGAs described
Overhang Bracket 500 / 450 / PLAs described
Overhang Bracket for 700 / 730 / PLAs described
Overhang Bracket for 900 / 980 / PLAs described
Mounting Plate for H-post / HDGAs described
Mounting Plate for SQT Post (50-76) / HDGAs described
Mounting Plate for H-post / PLAs described
Mounting Plate for SQT Post (50-76) / PLAs described

Square post dimensions such as 76 mm refer to the post section, not the panel’s horizontal block width. Fixators are spider-type clamps fastening the panel to the post with the specified screw.

Fixators and screws per shared post, with a panel attached on both sides: 1.8 m = 12; 2.4 m = 16; 3.0 m = 20. Counts apply to that shared-post arrangement; confirm end/corner details separately.

Sliding gates described with track, guide and catch exclude panels. Swing-gate frame listings include posts where stated but exclude panels. Budget gate frames have separate inclusions: confirm panels, track, guide and catch posts before ordering.

Range and coating labels describe the listed product.

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Technical Information by Wholesale Fencing SA

Wholesale Fencing SA manufactures and supplies Wholeview Clear View security fencing, posts, gates and perimeter-security solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and high-security applications.

This guide provides general technical information to assist with product selection and project planning. Final specifications should be confirmed according to site conditions, security requirements, environmental exposure and applicable project requirements.

Last reviewed: October 2026