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On 2005-01-11, E Gregory wrote:
Daniel B. Martin wrote: E Gregory wrote: I'm not sure what concrete reinforcing mesh is, but I use the 2X4" galvanized wire fencing formed into rings of about 3 foot diameter, 4 foot high and I just use 3 electrical tie wraps to hold the ring together. I love those tie wraps, they're my #1 "building supply"! I used to spend hours and have sore hands and fingers bending the wire around itself to form the cages, but not anymore. Eileen My objection to fencing with 2"x4" mesh is that it is difficult to reach into the cage to harvest those lucious summer tomatoes. Tie wraps work nicely. Another kind of "tie" is short lengths of scrap 12-gauge copper wire. These can be found in abundance at new home construction sites. The copper bends easily and may be reused year after year. Daniel B. Martin Yeah, I usually cut a couple of "holes" that I can use to reach inside. I'll have to see what concrete reinforcing mesh looks like next time I'm in a home improvement place. Eileen In the store the rust will be light and will brush off and seem to make a mess. But once it is in the rain a time or two the rust turns dark brown and hardens so there is no mess. -- Wes Dukes (wdukes.pobox@com) Swap the . and the @ to email me please. is a garbage address. |
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