1/2" x 1/2" galvanized hardware cloth - gauge?

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I found some great prices from Wayfair, Amazon and Wireclothman.com. My question - the 16 guage seems almost twice as heavy as the 19 guage.What is the standard guage used for coops? Thanks.
 
I found some great prices from Wayfair, Amazon and Wireclothman.com. My question - the 16 guage seems almost twice as heavy as the 19 guage.What is the standard guage used for coops? Thanks.
I believe that 19 gauge for 1/2" x 1/2" wire mesh is the standard that is available and used for coops. 23 gauge (thinner wire) for 1/4" x 1/4" mesh. This is all welded wire. It is possible to find heavier gauge and even the industrial woven mesh but the price goes up and up.
 
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