Chicken wire and hardware cloth are two very common types of security fencing used to keep poultry and other animals. Both of them can serve the purpose of enclosure and safety protection. But they also have many differences in shape, the purpose of use, durability, etc. Next, Wanzhi Steel will help you better distinguish between chicken wire and hardware cloth. You will learn which one is more suitable for your project. Keep reading to learn more details.

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Hardware Cloth

What Is Chicken Wire?

Chicken wire is usually a hexagonal wire. It is a type of mesh fencing traditionally used to confine poultry. In addition to this, chicken wire can be used for a variety of fencing needs on farms. It is easy to use a material that can be adjusted to suit your changing needs. Below are the features and uses of chicken wire for your reference.

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What Is Hardware Cloth?

Hardware cloth is a metal mesh made of interlaced metal wires of various sizes. It is available in both welded and braided fabrication methods and is commonly used for animal cages, filters, and fencing materials. It is a flexible and adaptable wire product. Wanzhi Steel can produce hardware cloth in different sizes to suit any application. Below are the characteristics and specific uses of hardware cloth for your reference.

Different Materials of Hardware Cloth

1. Stainless Steel Hardware Cloth

Stainless steel hardware cloth is often used in 304, 304L, 316, and 306L series of steel. This type of hardware cloth has strong durability and corrosion resistance. However, stainless steel hardware cloth is expensive. Be sure to determine your budget before choosing.

2. Carbon Steel Hardware Cloth

It is an ideal material for making hardware cloth because of its high ductility. Carbon steel is available in high carbon, medium carbon, and low carbon. Variations in carbon content can change the properties of carbon steel and improve its sturdiness.

3. Galvanized Hardware Cloth

Galvanized steel is the most common type of hardware cloth. Covering the hardware cloth with a zinc layer will make it corrosion-resistant. As a result, it also has a longer service life than ordinary carbon steel hardware cloth. Currently, it is also a hot selling product of Wanzhi Steel. This is because of its low price and good performance.

Hardware Cloth for Chicken Fence

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Making the Right Decision

When building chicken coops and fences, you may be puzzled between chicken wire and hardware cloth not knowing how to choose. If you are experiencing this problem, then keep reading to get the answer.

1. Define Your Use

What are you buying them for, as a chicken coop or something else? If you just want to keep your chicks in a coop so they don’t run around, then chicken wire will suit your needs. And chicken wire is relatively inexpensive. But you need to be aware that chicken wire has relatively large openings through which many predators can get in. It can keep the chicken in but not the invaders out.

2. Choose According to Strength

Even though chicken wire is a strong material, it can still be easily broken and cut. The density of hardware cloth, on the other hand, makes it a more substantial means of protection. Compared with chicken wire, hardware cloth is stronger and less prone to tearing. Even in the event of a strong impact, hardware cloth can still hold its shape firmly. If you want to keep large animals in captivity, then hardware cloth is a better choice.

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Conclusion

The above will give you a better understanding of them. Both of them can provide safety protection for poultry. At Wanzhi Steel, we offer chicken wire and hardware cloth in different sizes and materials, including galvanized and stainless steel. You can be completely assured to have Wanzhi Steel as your partner. If you are still struggling with which one is more suitable for your project, don’t hesitate to contact us now to get a solution.