Please help . Hardware cloth and run dilema.

[Ridgerunner]

There are lots of ways to do it. You could run a 2x4 at each joint and fasten them to it, but at 14' span, that's probably not practical for you for the top. It can work on the sides but is still may not be the most practical. This method depends a lot on how it is framed. I used this method when building my brooder in the coop. Instead of fender washers, you can sandwich the wire between two planks. Just screw them together with the wire in between. Make sure the screws go inside squares from each piece of wire.

I generally use the J-clips that others mentioned. I got mine and the tool to put them on in the rabbit section at Tractor Supply. Those are the traditional way to put a rabbit cage together.

You can get hog rings and use them a lot like the J-clips. You can buy a special tool to put them on and it may be a good idea if you have a lot, but I use channel locks to put them on the few times I use them.

You can use wire and weave it through the hardware cloth, literally sewing it together.

 

[rarebear]

There are lots of ways to do it. You could run a 2x4 at each joint and fasten them to it, but at 14' span, that's probably not practical for you for the top. It can work on the sides but is still may not be the most practical. This method depends a lot on how it is framed. I used this method when building my brooder in the coop. Instead of fender washers, you can sandwich the wire between two planks. Just screw them together with the wire in between. Make sure the screws go inside squares from each piece of wire.
I generally use the J-clips that others mentioned. I got mine and the tool to put them on in the rabbit section at Tractor Supply. Those are the traditional way to put a rabbit cage together.
You can get hog rings and use them a lot like the J-clips. You can buy a special tool to put them on and it may be a good idea if you have a lot, but I use channel locks to put them on the few times I use them.
You can use wire and weave it through the hardware cloth, literally sewing it together.

Excellent information. I am off to tractor supply. I like the idea of yours sewing seams together. You and someone else suggested j hooks. I WILL make this into Fort Knox if it's the last thing I do. Than you all for your wonderful suggestions. You have been a great help.

 

[jnjross]

Could someone post a close up pic?? I'm having the exact same problem.

click the pic and it will enlarge to full size

 

[ellandeeranch]

I used #8 X 1/2" sharp point lath screws (I suppose any wood screw with a large pan head would do).

The wide head on these screws holds the hardward cloth well.