Pipe insulation is best as it has an adhesive strip already and is designer for outdoor use. It's only about 2" in diameter.
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A quick question.....
Do you get much wind there?
If so pounding in a couple T posts to brace it so it cannot flip would help.
OH and how many youngins are you getting?
We only get much wind during hurricanes and tropical storms, mostly later in the year. This is a sheltered spot against storms -- but I do have a few t-posts and making sure is probably a good thing.
I ordered a dozen from Ideal that are coming tomorrow and 25 from Welp in 2 weeks.
I'm planning on selling at least half as started pullets and POL pullets.
OK, nix on the hammered staples. All I can manage is to bend them. Plan B is screws and fender washers. I'll have to draft the 15yo to help me wrestle wire tomorrow afternoon when I'm home from work and then finish Monday after DS#1 returns the metal shears.
I know you are long done with this project, but an alternative that is working well for me is "narrow crown" (1/4) staples in a pneumatic gun. I have cordless, Ryobi, but it could easily be done using a compressor driven stapler. If you already have a compressor, Harbor Freight has a Narrow Crown Stapler for only $30. The 7/8" staples hold wire well, and it is much quicker than either by hand or driving screws with washers. I'm just adding here for any future readers!