Best wire mesh for the money?

[The Brick Coop]

From where can I order the 3/4 inch galvanized hardware cloth for the best price? Some stores stock small rolls of it but most have only regular 1/2 inch or worse--just 1" hex wire that raccoons just grab through and munch parts they can pull through. I'm in SE PA.

 

[TattooedChicks]

What about good old Amazon or eBay? Most full sized hardware stores will have a good selection, though the bigger box stores, even Walmart, will be a bit cheaper and they can often get specific dimensions ordered online and shipped to the store for you for free if they don't carry what you want instock.

 

[blackdog043]

Most everyone here uses 1/2 inch hardware cloth. Best online prices are usually Amazon or walmart.com

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

I compared prices at home depot and such... was cheaper on amazon for me.

I use it in the garden as well, to keep gophers out. I have gotten 1/2 and 1/4 in hardware cloth. The 1/4 inch though tighter holes is a smaller diameter wire. So I don't know which will be sturdier long term.

 

[pennyJo1960]

hey think Amazon can beat Walmart for the size of roll and the price

 

[The Brick Coop]

I finally found some I like! It's called wire hex Flight Netting, 1/2" and 3/4". Yes, the hardware cloth works best for low to ground. I saw this flight net in action at Aullwood Audubon Farm on their awesome outdoor run! put this in your browser for directions and go there in person to see it in action: https://aullwood.audubon.org/
there is admission but it is a very good education center. Be prepared to walk on the trails. Next time I go I will post pictures of their run on here. Their run is concrete so clean-able by front-end-tractor-loader. I was told the snow load does not collapse it! Rhere is sturdy support every few feet up there.

 

[The Brick Coop]

I finally found some I like! It's called wire hex Flight Netting, 1/2" and 3/4". Yes, the hardware cloth works best for low to ground. I saw this flight net in action at Aullwood Audubon Farm on their awesome outdoor run! put this in your browser for directions and go there in person to see it in action: https://aullwood.audubon.org/
there is admission but it is a very good education center. Be prepared to walk on the trails. Next time I go I will post pictures of their run on here. Their run is concrete so clean-able by front-end-tractor-loader. I was told the snow load does not collapse it! Rhere is sturdy support every few feet up there.