Fencing inside or outside the run?

[SeaSea47]

I feel like I've asked a million questions while building my run, so I apologize for that, but I just like to get different opinions.

So, I have six-foot posts in the ground, and today my plan is to attach lumber in between them and attach my hardware cloth to the lumber and posts. I've done this before on a much smaller scale, but here's what I can't decide: Do I put the lumber on the inside or outside of the posts. And do I put the hardware cloth on the inside or outside of the lumber?

Does that make sense? I did it outside with lots of nails and screws and washers before, but that was a totally different type of coop/run.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I know one way is significantly stronger than the other. I /think/ it's wire on the outside because then it can't just pop off if it's pushed on by a predator.

 

[SeaSea47]

I know one way is significantly stronger than the other. I /think/ it's wire on the outside because then it can't just pop off if it's pushed on by a predator.

That actually makes sense! Thanks!

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Once you put up the HW cloth on the outside, cover each post with a board to cover the seams and add strength. If a racoon cannot pull at the edges then they cannot pull it off.

 

[SeaSea47]

Once you put up the HW cloth on the outside, cover each post with a board to cover the seams and add strength. If a racoon cannot pull at the edges then they cannot pull it off.

Thanks!