Hardware Cloth

Hardware Cloth

Living Life Out Here, it’s essential to protect your property by closing gaps in fence wire, gardens and structures like your home, barn and sheds. Hardware cloth is ideal for that. Tractor Supply is home to a huge inventory of this and other fence building supplies to help you get started.

Protect Your Farm and Garden

Hardware cloth is a wire mesh made of rugged metal woven or welded in a square or rectangular grid. It’s usually made of rugged materials, such as galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel or copper, to stand up to wildlife and weather. Ideal for a variety of projects, common mesh widths include 1/2-inch, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch. Find all these options when you rely on our selection.

Shop Mesh Hardware Cloth at Tractor Supply

Ready to get patching a wire fence or crawlspace? Finding the right roll of cloth for your farm and garden is easy — check out an extensive selection at your local Tractor Supply store or browse our website and place an order today.

Living Life Out Here, it’s essential to protect your property by closing gaps in fence wire, gardens and structures like your home, barn and sheds. Hardware cloth is ideal for that. Tractor Supply is home to a huge inventory of this and other fence building supplies to help you get started.

Protect Your Farm and Garden

Hardware cloth is a wire mesh made of rugged metal woven or welded in a square or rectangular grid. It’s usually made of rugged materials, such as galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel or copper, to stand up to wildlife and weather. Ideal for a variety of projects, common mesh widths include 1/2-inch, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch. Find all these options when you rely on our selection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hardware Cloth

What is hardware cloth used for?

For one, it used for pest control — as fencing to keep animals such as rodents, birds and raccoons out from under decks and porches. Secondly, it can act as a safeguard for cattle and pig pens and other animal enclosures such as chicken coops. Sometimes, it’s used to reinforce concrete, repair drywall, keep leaves and tree debris out of gutters, shore up screen doors and contain compost for gardening.

Which hardware cloth is best?

That depends on what you're using it for. If you're trying to keep something large out of an area, for example, mesh size should be larger. The more durability is needed, the thicker the wire should be and the lower the gauge number should be. If your enclosure is more likely to be exposed to moisture, consider more rust-resistant stainless-steel cloth. If you want something lighter-weight and easier to install, consider aluminum cloth.

What size hardware cloth is recommended for a chicken coop?

To keep chickens in and predators out and to stand up to the wear and team of an active flock, 1/2-inch, 19-gauge mesh that's rugged and anti-corrosion is ideal. You should also choose cloth that you're comfortable cutting and work with so you can tailor it to your coop’s needs more easily.

How long does hardware cloth last?

That depends on materials, metal gauge and where it's installed. Galvanized steel mesh used in a protected structure can last for several years to a decade or more, but if you use it in a high-humidity area, it may not last as long. Stainless-steel mesh can last 30 years or more, while aluminum can last 20 to 25 years.

Can hardware cloth be stretched?

Yes. This can be done by gripping it with pliers at a corner and pulling the wire taut, or attaching it to a solid anchor point and tightening it with a come-along or ratchet strap. Just be sure to stretch the mesh evenly to help it maintain its shape and wear protective gear, such as work gloves and safety glasses, to shield your hands and eyes from sharp edges.

Shop Mesh Hardware Cloth at Tractor Supply

Ready to get patching a wire fence or crawlspace? Finding the right roll of cloth for your farm and garden is easy — check out an extensive selection at your local Tractor Supply store or browse our website and place an order today.