Definitions for "Hardware Cloth"
Keywords:  galvanized, mesh, welded, plain, weave
An inexpensive grade of square mesh, plain weave, general purpose, galvanized-after woven wire cloth. Made in one wire size only, for each of several standard meshes.
A type of wire screening that is useful in making iguana enclosures. Hardware cloth is stronger than ordinary window screening. It is also referred to as hail screen. For more information, see the Habitat page.
Plain weave square mesh cloth of relatively light wire galvanized after weaving or welding (usually between 2 to 8 openings per lineal inch).