Hardware Cloth Properties PS Direct Products hardware cloth is made of wire that is galvanized after to welding to ensure we provide the best product available. Welded wire hardware cloth that is galvanized after welding is strong and durable. These products are made by dipping previously welded mesh into a bath of molten zinc. The entire fence or mesh, including the welded area, is thoroughly sealed and protected against rust and corrosion. Because it is covered with so much zinc, it will last for years. The wire mesh is cut with tin snips and shaped for specific projects in a home or on a property. PS Direct Products, located in the suburbs of Chicago, specializes in the development, production and distribution of high-quality hardware cloth and other barrier and safety products including barricade tape, flagging tape and headlamps PS Direct Offers a Wide Range of Hardware Cloth Sizes PS Direct Products offers a wide variety of sizes of hardware cloth including ⅛", ¼” and ½” mesh in widths from 24” to 48”. Hardware cloth can be used for a multitude of projects including: ●rodent control ●garden protection ●aviaries ●window guards ●screen door reinforcement ●exclusion screens for nuisance wildlife ●small animal cages ●shrub and tree protection ●sieves and strainers ●beekeeping ●craft projects and sculptures ●and much more! Mesh Sizes Hardware Cloth mesh size determines the final use of the product. Smaller meshes made with lighter gauge wires are ideal for making long lasting cages for small animals, to protect against rodents and other nuisance wildlife, aviaries, beekeeping, etc. The heavier gauges and meshes with larger openings make durable pens for larger animals. Hardware cloth is an economical solution that is easy to install and alter to meet your needs ⅛" x ⅛"mesh (27 Gauge) ⅛"x ⅛", 27 gauge galvanized after weld hardware cloth is used for a variety of purposes including beekeeping (varroa screen boards, hive top ventilation screens and for locking your bees in the hive for transportation). It is also good used to cover sofit and gable vents, screen doors, gutters and crawl space openings. This size is the smallest opening that hardware cloth comes in so it is ideal for snake fence, opossum rehab cages, chicken coops, rabbit fencing, flower beds, wide gutters guard, fruit trees, vegetable garden and to keep out small critters such as voles, mice, etc. The 27-gauge wire is easy to work with; it is easy to cut with nips or wire cutters and conforms easily to shapes. The holes are only 1/8 inch to keep critters out and the chickens / rabbit safe, protect your garden fruits and vegetables from rodent animals. Hardware cloth is an economical solution that is easy to install and alter to meet your needs ¼" x ¼" mesh (23 Gauge) ¼" x ¼" mesh, 23 gauge galvanized after weld hardware cloth will last a long time. After the 23-gauge wire is welded into a ¼" x ¼" mesh, it is dipped into a bath of molten zinc. The entire mesh, including the welded areas, is thoroughly sealed and protected against rust and corrosion. Particularly useful as a barrier to exclude nuisance animals likes gophers and rodents from an area or any applications where a light wire cloth mesh with rust prevention and long life are desired. Hardware cloth is an economical solution that is easy to install and alter to meet your needs ½" x ½" mesh (19 Gauge) 1/2" x1/2" mesh, 19 gauge galvanized after weld hardware cloth will last a long time. After the 19-gauge wire is welded into a 1/2" x 1/2" mesh, it is dipped into a bath of molten zinc. The entire mesh, including the welded areas, is thoroughly sealed and protected against rust and corrosion. This is an very versatile product that can be used for including animal containment, temporary fences, home maintenance etc. Use it as protection and support for plants, erosion control, and compost containment. Hardware cloth is an economical solution that is easy to install and alter to meet your needs ⅛" x ⅛"mesh (27 Gauge) ¼" x ¼" mesh (23 Gauge) ½" x ½" mesh (19 Gauge) Many Uses Nuisance Animal Protection Great for protecting small livestock and other animals. Keep animals in a controlled space or prevent them from digging. Can be used for chicken coops, bee keeping and more. Garden and Orchard Protection Protect your garden and trees from unwanted pets and critters. Allow your plants to flourish without worry of damage from animals. Sifting and Straining Separate soil and rock by sifting. Different hole opening allows for desired sized remains. Home Maintenance and Repair Many uses around the home. Can be used for home repair projects such as screen repair or even to keep leaves and other debris out of gutters.
