Metal Lath Around Bottom of Run?

[bid]

Has anyone ever used metal lath around the bottom of a run? This is used as a base for plaster or stucco and comes in sheets that are 8 feet x 28 inches. Very strong, small diameter holes and galvanized. Any experience with this? Good idea or bad idea?

 

[Omran]

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I never used it myself because it's hard to get by such good sheets, but I bet it will work perfect, where can you find them?

Omran

 

[bid]

Oops..one letter turns it into a tool rather than a material.

Lath is available at any builders/contractors supply and at most DIY big box stores.

I just have a few sheets laying around and thought it would be a good bottom layer of protection. The concern I have is the abrasive nature of it. Think cheese grater. What worries me about using it is potential leg scrapes or foot injuries.

 

[Swamp Roo]

Corrosion?

Swamp

 

[HappyHatch'en]

Two problems I see....1.) The pattern...little diamonds edges are very Sharp 2.) As mentioned it will rust
On the positive side..... 1.) I'm using it but for ventilation 2.) I spray painted it 3.) it would probable last 5-7 years depending on dampness of ground and the amount of poop near it.\\Depending on you budget anything that works FOR YOU and will keep your birds safe is OK to use....you can always change it in later years.....we learn from our mistakes,
HappyHatch'en

 

[nightshade]

I was looking at this at lowes and I would too be very concerned about the sharpness of the edges. If you could find a way to dull them down I bet it would great cause it is super strong.