How do I cover sharp edges of chicken wire??

[winniegirl]

OK, simple question, but we non-builder types can't figure it out:

What do I use to cover the edge of the chicken wire? I'm talking about where we cut the wire at a corner and stapled it on the posts-- the corner posts in our run are 4x4s, and the wire is bending up on all corners, especially the door.

I thought of using just 1x2 strips, but is there something easier and also weatherproof! I need to cover this before my kids get stuck!

What do you all do??

many thanks

 

[OrpingtonManor]

I just used needle-nosed pliers, and bent them under. Now I can run my hand down the edge and not get scratched.

 

[davidr]

I have 4x4 at the corners of mine alos. I covered the edge of the wire fence with 1x2's screwed in place. This way it also keeps anything from prying up the fence between your staples.

David

 

[winniegirl]

Oh, thank you both!! OK, see I never thought of pliers, ha!

Davaroo, that's a nice run. Is that a Junior Roost in there? I'll work on the pliers and let DH do the wood strips in his "free" time.

thanks again!

 

[winniegirl]

Oops, I meant thank you DavidR!!

Davaroo is that other guy with the helpful advice