Another question on attaching hardware cloth

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Still trying to figure this all out - some advice is appreciated (I think I'm WAY over-thinking all this). I've done searches on here and found many different approached, so I just want to make sure I understand. I'm building a run that will be full enclosed with 1/2" hardware cloth. I've read about the screws-and-washer method. I've read that the screw-and-washer method is overkill. I've read staple gun staples are a bad idea. I've read they're a good idea.... you get the drift lol

I was planning on attaching the wire on the inside of the framing, and then using furring strips to cover the edges so I don't impale myself. So would a staple gun be fine, if I'm screwing a furring strip over the edges of the wire, to secure against racoons, etc? Or do I need to washer-screw it in anyway?

Thanks in advance.
 
I don't know if this is the proper method but it's the one we use. It's called a chicken wire staple. They come in a box and are put in by using a hammer, not a staple gun. I'm guessing they're about 3/4 inch long and are a pretty heavy gauge diameter. They are very difficult to pull out and have yet had any critters yank down any fencing.

Hope this helps, Tony
 
Thanks Tony. I guess I'm wondering if your approach, or the washer-screw idea, is overkill if I'm sandwiching between 2 boards (albeit one is a 1x2 furring strip).
 
I don't like chicken wire or hardware cloth wrapped around anything, to me it doesn't look good. I have used staples on brooders that I have kept indoors only because of the size of the chicks and the fact that it is indoors. I like the idea of furring strips, nice long nails or screws holding it on. Screws and washers I don't consider overkill, you want your birds safe, do what you feel it right.
 
JML72 said:
Still trying to figure this all out - some advice is appreciated (I think I'm WAY over-thinking all this). I've done searches on here and found many different approached, so I just want to make sure I understand. I'm building a run that will be full enclosed with 1/2" hardware cloth. I've read about the screws-and-washer method. I've read that the screw-and-washer method is overkill. I've read staple gun staples are a bad idea. I've read they're a good idea.... you get the drift lol

I was planning on attaching the wire on the inside of the framing, and then using furring strips to cover the edges so I don't impale myself. So would a staple gun be fine, if I'm screwing a furring strip over the edges of the wire, to secure against racoons, etc? Or do I need to washer-screw it in anyway?

Thanks in advance.
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Yes, you are on the right track! I did the fender washer thing and hated the look, so I redid it sounds like just the way you described. I use heavy duty staple gun just to hold the cloth in place then I screw down strips kinda looks like a picture frame, to hold the cloth down securely. VERY strong, in my opinion. I can post pictures if that will help you visualize,,,just let me know.
 
That's kind of my question 3forfree... I'm doing the furring strips regardless. Do folks think that's strong enough to withstand any pulling or pushing by a hungry critter? Or do I really need to invest in screws and washers AND a wood strip over that?

Or should I just try it and see if I can break through myself?
 
JML72 said:
That's kind of my question 3forfree... I'm doing the furring strips regardless.  Do folks think that's strong enough to withstand any pulling or pushing by a hungry critter? 
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Without a doubt!!!!! If you are sandwiching the HWC between two pieces of wood that are screwed together, then you are as critter proof as you can be .... :tu:
 
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We make a wood frame on the inside and outsides of the hardware cloth and kinda sandwich it between the wood and nail it all together. Nothing can get in under the sides of the wire that way. I use a few of the metal staples (U-Nails) that you pound in like a nail to hold the hardware cloth in place while we get the frames assembled. Has been working great and very sturdy that way.
 
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The furring strip exerts pressure along it entire length, rather that at specific points using the screw/fender washer. Agree with Tony, this is as secure as you can get....looks better too!
 
Great - thanks all. Plus I figure it has the added security of keeping me from having to check and see when I had my last tetnus shot, because I WILL stab myself (probably repeatedly) if I don't cover the edges.

I appreciate the quick feedback from all of you.
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