12in x 20ft Hardware Cloth – 1/4 inch Mesh, 23 Gauge HotDipped Galvanized Steel Key Features and Benefits: Size and Material: Measures 12 inches wide by 20 feet long, with 1/4 inch mesh openings. Made from durable 23 gauge hotdipped galvanized steel for strength and longevity. Rust Resistance: Double zinc coating provides maximum protection against rust and corrosion, ensuring a long service life even in outdoor environments. Flexible Yet Sturdy: The wider weave offers enough flexibility to roll or shape easily without compromising structural integrity. Conforms well for use as tree guards, raised bed liners, or protective cages. Easy to Work With: 23 gauge thickness allows effortless cutting with standard wire cutters or scissors, reducing installation time and effort. Accurate Mesh and Flat Surface: Welded mesh design with consistent thickness, smooth finish, uniform openings, and no need for additional surface treatments. Simple maintenance and reliable performance. Practical Applications: 1. Garden Protection: Ideal for keeping gophers, voles, and other tunneling animals away from vegetables, flowers, and root systems. 2. Raised Bed Lining: Use to line the bottom of raised garden beds to block pests from burrowing into plants. 3. Tree Guards: Shape into protective wraps for fruit trees to deter chewing animals while allowing air flow and sunlight penetration. 4. Bulb and Root Defense: Create individual baskets to shield bulbs, rhizomes, and roots during planting season. Performance and Compatibility: This hotdipped galvanized welded mesh delivers reliable protection and lasting durability in all seasons. Suitable for outdoor and garden use, compatible with standard wire tools, and designed for ease of handling, shaping, and installation. Its combination of rust resistance, precise mesh structure, and versatility makes it an essential solution for gardeners, landscapers, and property owners seeking effective pest control without chemical interventions.