Attaching hardware cloth to frame

[mowin]

Are the screws galvanized?

Use a coated deck screw. Better than galvanized.

 

[Chickylove12]

 

[Chickylove12]

Will these work?

 

[Chickylove12]

This?

 

[PirateGirl]

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Probably not. If you want to use staples, look for galvanized fence staples, much more heavy duty.

 

[mowin]

Definitely wouldn't use the first ones. Too easy to pull out. Raccoons are very strong.

PirateGirls pic is much better option.
Don't be stingy with them.

 

[aart]

Screws are much easier than hammering fence staples....plus you can take them out easily if you 'screw up' (hahaha!) and need to re-do.

 

[woodmort]

I've installed a lot of hardware cloth in my time--starting when I kept rabbits as a preteen. This spring I covered the inside walls of my 12 X 12 coop to prevent rodents from coming through the walls and that took a lot

One of the problems with hardware cloth is trying to get it unrolled to install. First of all wear a good pair of leather work gloves to avoid punctured or torn fingers. Then lay the roll on a flat surface and hold one end with heavy objects--I prefer concrete blocks--as you roll out as much as you need, Weigh that other end down too. Cut it to size using a good pair of metal shears but be aware as soon as you make that final cut it's going to snap back so stand on the end until you can roll the weight on it to keep it flat. Now I like to use a staple gun to fasten the cut wire in place--say over the outside of a window--starting by securing one end and gradually unrolling it, stapling top and bottom as you go, until it is all in place. Once that's done, go back and use either fence staples or screws to secure the wire in place. Finally, as extra security, screw lath on the outside of the edges sandwiching the wire between the lath and the window frame. It's harder than hanging chicken wire but a lot safer for your birds.

 

[mowin]

I've installed a lot of hardware cloth in my time--starting when I kept rabbits as a preteen. This spring I covered the inside walls of my 12 X 12 coop to prevent rodents from coming through the walls and that took a lot

One of the problems with hardware cloth is trying to get it unrolled to install. First of all wear a good pair of leather work gloves to avoid punctured or torn fingers. Then lay the roll on a flat surface and hold one end with heavy objects--I prefer concrete blocks--as you roll out as much as you need, Weigh that other end down too. Cut it to size using a good pair of metal shears but be aware as soon as you make that final cut it's going to snap back so stand on the end until you can roll the weight on it to keep it flat. Now I like to use a staple gun to fasten the cut wire in place--say over the outside of a window--starting by securing one end and gradually unrolling it, stapling top and bottom as you go, until it is all in place. Once that's done, go back and use either fence staples or screws to secure the wire in place. Finally, as extra security, screw lath on the outside of the edges sandwiching the wire between the lath and the window frame. It's harder than hanging chicken wire but a lot safer for your birds.

Little tip... Roll the HC upside down. When making the final cut, use your foot to keep it in place. Grab the cut end a roll it against the original roll direction. It will pretty much lay flat at that point.

Do agree on the gloves though. Definitely help

 

[Chickylove12]

Thankyou all for your help.