Attaching hardware cloth to frame

[Bluemonster107]

Fender washers and screws

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That is perfect!!! And thank you for the example pictures!!! What seemed to work for you in distance between the screws? Like every 6”? Or 12”? Trying to get a good idea on how much hardware to pickup

 

[SurferchickinSB]

i have a quail enclosure frame built up and will be installing the hardware cloth on it this weekend and wondered what would be best before I go try and fail.. lol... so I was thinking either just stapling on with my pneumatic staple gun (thinner staples)or my hand staple gun (thicker staples) or screws??

I used staples with my hardware cloth, but I really wish now that I would have used screws.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I used staples with my hardware cloth, but I really wish now that I would have used screws.

No reason you cant now

 

[SurferchickinSB]

No reason you cant now

I am done with that project for now! LOL! It better last 10 years!

 

[mowin]

That is perfect!!! And thank you for the example pictures!!! What seemed to work for you in distance between the screws? Like every 6”? Or 12”? Trying to get a good idea on how much hardware to pickup

I spaced mine every 8". But I've got a high population of raccoons.
In corner area's I put one on each side of the to double the protection.

On my apron I used the "sandwich" technique. Figured that would be the most likely tried point of entry.

 

[Chickylove12]

I spaced mine every 8". But I've got a high population of raccoons.
In corner area's I put one on each side of the to double the protection.

On my apron I used the "sandwich" technique. Figured that would be the most likely tried point of entry.

What is the sandwich technique please?

 

[mowin]

Sandwich technique is to attach a piece of trim along the edge on the HC. The HC will be " sandwiched" between the trim and coop structure.

What is the sandwich technique please?

 

[woodmort]

Just make sure your putting the hardware cloth on the outside of the openings so anything trying to get in has to push against the frame. I've found using 3/4" ,U-shaped, fencing staples is very effective. Then cover the edges with lath. Coons, in particular, can be very persistent and strong.

 

[Chickylove12]

Sandwich technique is to attach a piece of trim along the edge on the HC. The HC will be " sandwiched" between the trim and coop structure.

I get it .thanku.

 

[Chickylove12]

Fender washers and screws

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Are the screws galvanized?