Tie Wire

Tie Wire — Buying Guide

What Is Tie Wire?

Tie wire is a flexible, soft-temper wire used for tying, binding and securing materials together. Unlike fencing wire (which is hard-drawn and tensioned), tie wire is soft and highly pliable, making it easy to twist by hand or with a tie wire tool. It is an essential consumable in fencing, construction, landscaping, concrete reinforcement and general-purpose binding applications.

Types of Tie Wire

• Galvanised tie wire — galvanised steel wire with good corrosion resistance; suitable for outdoor use in fencing, garden and landscaping applications; available in multiple gauges
• Black annealed tie wire — soft, easy-to-twist wire used extensively in construction for tying reinforcing steel (reo); the industry standard for concrete reinforcement work
• PVC-coated tie wire — galvanised core with PVC coating for applications where aesthetics or extra corrosion protection are required; available in black, green and other colours

Common Applications

Tie wire is used to: secure wire mesh to fence posts in chain wire and welded mesh fencing; tie reinforcing steel bars and mesh in concrete construction; attach star picket clips and tension wire in rural fencing; secure plants to stakes and trellises in gardens; and bind bundles of materials in manufacturing and distribution. It is one of the most versatile and widely used wires in the building and fencing industries.

Gauge Selection

Tie wire is available in various gauges — lighter gauge (1.0mm–1.2mm) for delicate tying such as garden plants and light mesh, through to medium gauge (1.57mm–2.0mm) for fencing applications and heavy gauge (2.5mm–3.0mm) for reinforcement and structural tying. Match the gauge to the required strength and flexibility for your specific task.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between tie wire and fencing wire?
Fencing wire is hard-drawn, strong and designed to carry tension in a fence. Tie wire is soft, annealed and designed for flexible hand-twisting and binding — it cannot carry significant tensile loads.

Can I use tie wire to secure chain wire mesh?
Yes — galvanised tie wire is the standard method for attaching chain wire mesh to post caps, rails and straining wire in chain wire fencing installations.

Order Tie Wire Online — Australia-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast dispatch. We supply fencing contractors, builders, landscapers and tradies across Australia. Available in coils and reels to suit all project sizes.