Jun 16, 2014

ASTM International has released the 13th edition of the compilation ASTM Standards for Fence Materials and Products. This new edition is a valuable resource for fencing manufacturers, contractors and suppliers, as well as architects, project designers and engineers.

ASTM Standards for Fence Materials and Products provides the latest fencing and fencing-related standards used in the manufacture of fence materials and products. The compilation, available in print or online, features approximately 50 ASTM International standards that cover:

• Chain-link and wire fence fabric;
• Fence construction and installation;
• Fences for playgrounds, sports fields, sports courts and other recreation facilities;
• Fence fittings and protective coatings;
• Industrial and commercial horizontal slide gates;
• Fencing materials used in detention and correctional facilities; and
• Design and fabrication of wood fencing.

Three new standards are included in the 13th edition:

• ASTM F2919, Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric (Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) with Variable Mesh Patterns or Meshes Greater than 6 in.2 [3871 mm2] in Panels;
• ASTM F2957, Specification for Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems; and
• ASTM F3000, Specification for Polymer Privacy Insert Slats for Chain Link Fabric and Privacy Chain Link Fabric Manufactured Containing Pre-Installed Privacy Slats.

ASTM Standards for Fence Materials and Products is available for $190 USD in print (250 pages, soft cover; ISBN: 978-0-8031-0710-6; Stock #: FENCE14) or online for $175 USD, which includes access to redlines, withdrawn and historical standards (Stock #: FENCECMP). 

To purchase ASTM publications, search by stock number on the ASTM Web site (www.astm.org), or contact ASTM Customer Relations (phone: 877-909-ASTM; sales@astm.org).

ASTM Staff Contact: Marsha Firman, Phone: 610-832-9612; mfirman@astm.org       

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