Stapling

Fencing Staples & Stapling Tools — Buying Guide

Why Use Quality Fencing Staples?

Fencing staples are the primary fastening method for attaching wire to timber posts in rural, pastoral and garden fencing. Quality galvanised staples resist corrosion, grip the timber securely and hold wire under tension without pulling through. Using the right staple type and size for your wire gauge and timber type prevents the most common causes of fence failure — loose wire and pulled staples.

Types of Fencing Staples

• Plain galvanised staples — the standard staple for attaching wire mesh and plain wire to timber posts; available in various leg lengths to suit different wire gauges and post timber types
• Barbed or twisted leg staples — provide greater grip in soft or weathered timber where plain leg staples may pull out under tension
• Ringlock staples — designed for stapling ringlock and hinge joint mesh to timber posts; shaped to fit around the mesh knot wires
• Automatic/magazine staples — used with pneumatic or battery-powered staple guns for high-speed fencing work; suited to professional fencing contractors

Choosing the Right Staple Size

Match the staple leg length to the wire gauge being fastened. As a general guide, use longer leg staples (30–40mm) for heavy-gauge wire and mesh under high tension, and shorter leg staples (20–25mm) for lighter gauge netting and plastic-coated wires. Always ensure the timber post is in good condition — staples will not hold in punky or severely weathered timber.

Stapling Technique for Best Results

Drive staples at a slight angle — not perfectly vertical — so that both legs grip across the grain of the timber at slightly different heights. Never drive staples directly through the wire — leave a small gap so the wire can move slightly under tension. For wire under significant tension, use two staples at each post attachment point. On split posts, avoid stapling directly over splits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a standard staple gun for fencing?
Standard light-duty staple guns are not suitable for heavy fencing work. Purpose-built fencing staplers (stockade staplers) or hammer-driven fencing staples are needed for the heavier wire and post materials used in rural fencing.

What size fencing staples for chicken wire?
For lightweight hexagonal chicken wire on timber posts, 20–25mm galvanised staples are typically used. For heavier welded mesh under greater tension, use 30mm or longer staples.

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