Securing hardware cloth to a run

[lynnehd]

Thanks lynnehd! It helps to know the spacing. That won't be a bad joc at all. I appreciate the picture. Very helpful!

Sure. And as I think about it, 1 foot apart is probably safer, in case one screw fails.

 

[chickenpotter]

Thinking the lath is actually going to be less expensive and easier for you than the screws and washers. You would only need regular wood screws and you would not need so many.

If you want to do the screws and washers than you can perhaps save some cost with "modified truss head screws". They have a kind of built in washer. Not sure on the outside diameter so it may not work so well on 1/2 in hardware cloth like it did on my 1/4 inch cloth I used making my brooder and transport cages.

http://www.homedepot.com/s/modified%20truss%20head%20screw?NCNI-5

About 1/3 the way down is a close up of them.

Just a thought.

Babs

Thanks Babs! All great information! This is such a great site- everyone is so helpful!

 

[chickenpotter]

Sure. And as I think about it, 1 foot apart is probably safer, in case one screw fails. 

And thanks Lynne! I'll check out the best solution and appreciate the 1 ft. suggestion.
Leslie

 

[Mutt Farm]

Nice! Looks like a great coop to me, pretty too! Thanks for the pictures!