We're starting to finalize our run plans. We will be using hardware cloth for thr run fencing. Initially I thought I had read that 1/4" was best but a little more digging and I see that 1/2" is actually preferred for predator proofing.
Anyway, we're trying to work out the apron. Husband is thinking a 6" apron of hardware cloth, possibly held in place with concrete. I think that's not going to be wide enough but I haven't really seen ant recommendations on width for horizontal anti dig aprons.
Also, what's the recommended depth for a vertical aprons? Obviously horizontal is going to be easier to install, but one side of the run abuts the garden and having a horizontal apron on that side is going to cut into gardening area.
I would consider a vertical apron all the way around, but we do have underground wire running underneath one side of the run. Any thoughts on whether a vertical or horizontal apron is more effective?
Anyway, we're trying to work out the apron. Husband is thinking a 6" apron of hardware cloth, possibly held in place with concrete. I think that's not going to be wide enough but I haven't really seen ant recommendations on width for horizontal anti dig aprons.
Also, what's the recommended depth for a vertical aprons? Obviously horizontal is going to be easier to install, but one side of the run abuts the garden and having a horizontal apron on that side is going to cut into gardening area.
I would consider a vertical apron all the way around, but we do have underground wire running underneath one side of the run. Any thoughts on whether a vertical or horizontal apron is more effective?