36 in. x 72 in. Wild Hog Black Metal Railing Panel (5-Pack) 36WHB5PK - The Home Depot (2024)

FAQs

Can you use hog panels for deck railing? ›

If you're using Wild Hog panels for your deck railing project, you already know why they're so poplular: With their 4x4 metal mesh pattern, they offer unobstructed views while bringing an aesthetic that complements rustic, contemporary, and industrial design equally well.

There are 2 common methods to install Wild Hog Panels with wood posts and railing. First method is to run a groove into your top and bottom rails and let the panel rest in those channels. Second method is to wedge the panel between wood (ex: 2”x2”) and build a frame all the way around the panel.

The best and easiest way to cut Wild Hog railing products is by using a small bolt cutter.

A hog wire fence is a type of welded wire fence that feature intersecting metal rods that are welded together and hot-dip galvanized for corrosion protection. Hog wire fence panels originated for farm farm use to keep hogs and other animals in the pen.

Thanks to its superior strength, steel wins the competition between railing systems, but only by a single bout, and only due to conditions on the playing field. Steel is rugged, dependable, and classically good looking.

Typically, a wood railing system will cost between $75-95 per linear foot, whereas an aluminum system will cost $150 – $240 per linear foot, and a stainless steel system will cost $215 – $285 per linear foot.

Post spacing is another important aspect to consider, for hog applications we recommend 12' to 20' depending on the wire choice. Spacing between line wires on your woven wire fence can be 3”, 6, or 12” with graduated spacing bottom to top.

The panels are incredibly durable and meet building codes. And, since they are powder coated they won't rust, whether you get them in black or the steel look.

The galvanized Hog Wire Panel measures 34” tall and 16' long. Panels are made of 4-gauge vertical wire, 5-gauge horizontal wire, and have 11 horizontal wires running the length of each panel.

Simply measure, trim, and attach the Hog Tracks Channel directly to your wood deck railing with a deck screw of your choosing every 12 inches. Then set your Wild Hog panel in place, and attach the top rail over top. We also recommend drilling a small weep hole in the bottom deck rail to prevent any water collection.

What size bolt cutters to cut a cattle panel? ›

Cattle panel can be cut to size with bolt cutters. The smaller 14 inch bolt cutters work OK, but the larger 24 inch cutters give better leverage and make cutting the thick wires much easier. The cut ends are rather sharp, so it is a good idea to smooth them off with a grinder.

How Much Does a Hog Wire Fence Cost? If your hog wire fence is constructed with wooden posts and rails, it'll be slightly more expensive than a chain link fence but will cost less overall compared to a solid cedar fence. If you've taken on the installation process on your own, the fence will be quite inexpensive.

Labor costs to install a hog wire fence generally vary depending on the type. They start at around $1 to $2 a linear foot for unframed fences stretched across posts. For framed ones where the frame is created on-site, labor costs begin at $3 to $4 a linear foot.

The most popular lumber we see used for deck railing frames is PT (pressure treated). Most PT lumber is made of soft wood, usually southern yellow pine, that is relatively inexpensive compared to other species. The treatments provide protection against the elements that soft pine doesn't have naturally.

Plexiglass has been utilized for years as a cost effective and “see through” option for skylights, fences, windows, railings etc.

fence panels won't work as others said, they are too thin. Pallets do have the strength, but there are quite large gaps between the slats, but it is a thing. Is damp driving you to distraction? Investing in a cheap and efficient moisture absorber can help to keep mould and mildew at bay.