Attaching hardware cloth to the run frame?

[Lucy4]

The run frame is composed of 2 x 4's (we have a playhouse-style coop.) How does one attach the hardware cloth to the wood -- with staples?

Sorry, I am still in coop 101.

 

[flopshot]

that would be the best way. use hand driven pultry type staples or narrow crown staples driven by an air tool. you could also use zip ties but i don't care much for that method.

 

[patandchickens]

You can use hammer-in staples, the strength of which depends on how many you use, how good your wood is, and what size staples (you don't want to fracture the wood apart with too many too-large staples, though).

Or you can screw thru fender washers.

Or you can screw thru a 1x4 (or whatever) wood batten, or metal equivalent if that's what you've got.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[Lucy4]

Thanks, all!!

I can't WAIT TIL THIS IS DONE.

 

[LynneP]

This how we did ours-

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=7693-LynnePs_Run

 

[joebryant]

Use fender washers and screws; that's the best, easiest, and fastest way.

EDIT: Here are some pictures of my run.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=9574

 

[GreenEggsHam]

We used wood lathe screws from Home Depot. Basically they are normal wood screws with very wide heads (to hold the hardware cloth down) like built on attached washers. Cost about 5.00 bucks for a box of a few hundred.