MESH MADE IN ORANGE NSW
Is 8/90/15 right for a breeding paddock? Check the full brief
A familiar mesh code is a useful starting point, not a guarantee of containment. Check the openings and the finished paddock before relying on the fence for smaller stock.
The short answer
8/90/15 means eight horizontal wires, 90cm nominal height and 15cm vertical stays. Assess the actual horizontal-gap chart, ground edge, gates and stock involved before choosing it for a breeding paddock.
Read what the code leaves out
The 15cm number describes opening width between upright stays. It does not mean every opening is 15cm high. Eight horizontal wires create seven vertical gaps, and the gap sizes may vary up the mesh. Obtain the actual chart for the roll you are comparing.
Also check the wire grade, diameter, coating and roll length. A shared three-part code across brands does not prove the complete products are identical. The Outback listing should be read as a whole specification, not only a title.
Inspect the smallest routes
| Place | Check |
|---|---|
| Bottom edge | Hollows, ground gaps and areas likely to wash out |
| Gates | Under-gate clearance, hinge/latch ends and reliable operation |
| Joins and tie-ins | Continuity where the new mesh meets an existing fence |
| High-use spots | Pressure near water, feed and movement routes |
| Existing components | Sound supports and assemblies, not just new mesh between them |
If predator exclusion is also required, write that as an additional design requirement. Closer stays alone do not address digging, jumping or routes through a drain.
Plan the job around a completed outcome
Schedule inspection after installation and before the paddock is needed. Keep a list of unfinished details rather than treating the delivery of mesh as project completion. Your stock-management decisions remain separate from the fencing materials order.
Breeding paddock fence brief
Print this page and fill in the blanks. Keep it with your photos and quote.
- Stock classes / containment requirement
- ________________________________
- Mesh code plus horizontal-gap chart
- ________________________________
- Separate predator-exclusion requirement
- ________________________________
- Run lengths / gate and tie-in locations
- ________________________________
- Ground-edge and high-pressure observations
- ________________________________
- Inspection and completion responsibility
- ________________________________
Before you leave this guide
Use 8/90/15 as a precise product description, not a blanket promise. A paddock is ready when the complete boundary meets the actual stock brief.
Compare mesh against the paddock brief
Use the full opening pattern, height and wire specification—not only the product name. Send run lengths and site photos when asking for a materials recommendation.
Compare hinged joint meshSources & scope
- Cyclone — hinged joint code explanation
- Waratah — livestock fence planning
- Waratah — exclusion fence planning
This is an Outback planning guide, not a site-specific installation specification. Manufacturer references explain the subject; their branded product dimensions and methods are not automatically specifications for Outback products.
Editorial review: September 2026. Outback links identify our own product information. External sources are independent references, not endorsements. Product prices, availability and order quantities are shown on the current listings or your written quote.