Galvanized wire comes in single strands or in multiple strands twisted to form a metal rope. Wire makers also manufacture metal meshes of various densities. Galvanized wire be soft or hard. These attributes make galvanized wire adaptable for numerous uses.
Below are the main uses of galvanized wire:
Yard Ornament Armatures
Use galvanized wire fabric as a framework to support and reinforce concrete yard ornaments. For example, wrap stiff wire mesh around a hollow tube to create a column for a birdbath. Mix concrete according to package directions and cover the wire mesh. Fill all the vacant places along the mesh pattern. Add a second layer of concrete to cover any wire showing through. Encircle rolled chicken wire around the bottom of the column to form a base. Apply concrete to the base following the same used for the column.
Small Animal Cages
Small pets, such as, mice, hamsters and rabbits have sharp teeth that can chew through wood. To keep your pet safely contained, nail chicken wire or galvanized wire mesh to the inside of the cage frame. Use fencing nails made to attach the wire to wood. Fencing nails are "u" shaped and made specifically for this application. Build the enclosure to fit into a galvanized metal tray for removal and cleaning.
Antenna Guy-Wire
Stabilize outdoor television and radio antennas with galvanized wire. Before raising the antenna, measure and cut three separate guy-wires to the appropriate length. Fasten a guy-ring attachment, to the upper portion of the pole about five feet below the antenna. Raise the antenna pole. Secure the pole to a roof eave, or designated anchor. Wrap the loose ends of the wire through eye-screws secured to the roof or anchors in the ground. Place the guy-wires at 45-degree angles from the pole and at least 120-degrees from each other.
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