Best brand of hardware cloth?

[johndeerelover]

Has anyone noticed any brands being better than others when it comes to hardware cloth?

 

[drumstick diva]

I don't know about brands of hardware cloth, I think it is more the heaviness of the material . I've noticed in the Menard's stores some hardware cloth is light and flimsy and some is thicker and rigid.

 

[BrickWall Honey]

Strength is basically based on gauge of wire used in the fabric, weaving style also influences. Most people want cheap, therefor the big box stores usually carry only small gauge. You can order online or some specialty supplier have better hardware cloth, but will cost more. I get my specialty fabric from McNichols.