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1/2 in. Mesh x 2 ft. x 5 ft. 19-Gauge Galvanized Steel Hardware Cloth

$10.80
/roll
  • Installation recommends using 2 - 3 FT U Posts
  • Galvanized steel hardware cloth is rust and weather-resistant
  • ideal for animal containment, gutter guards, gardening, and more
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About This Product

EVERBILT 1/2 in. x 2 ft. x 5 ft. 19-Gauge Galvanized Steel Hardware Cloth is the ideal fencing for temporary enclosures. Everbilt hardware cloth mesh fence rolls are versatile, with a wide variety of applications. Use these welded wire mesh products as gutter guards, chicken coops, screen doors, garden fencing, compost containment, erosion control, fencing reinforcement, and more. Constructed from galvanized steel, Everbilt hardware cloth is corrosion resistant and is dependable for extended use. This galvanized wire fence is easy to install and hassle-free, requiring no maintenance over time.

Highlights

  • 19-Gauge steel construction
  • Mesh size: 1/2 in.
  • Roll size: 2 ft. H x 5 ft. L
  • EVERBILT metal fencing is constructed of galvanized steel wire and for corrosion resistance and extended use
  • Perfect for screen doors, animal control, gutter guards, plant protection raised garden bed fencing, tree guards, and craft projects
  • Recommend use of U-posts (not included) every 5 ft. for fencing applications
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Product Information

Internet # 205960835

Model # 308221EB

Store SKU # 554205

Specifications

Dimensions

Mesh Size (in.)

1/2 in

Product Height (in.)

24 in

Product Length (ft.)

5 ft

Details

Color Family

Silver

Gauge

19

Material

Metal

Returnable

90-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

None

Questions & Answers

Any 4’ mesh wiring height
BySep 16, 2026
1 Answer | 
Answer This Question

Here are a couple of 4-foot height options. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-25-ft-19-Gauge-Steel-Hardware-Cloth-308226EB/205960849 and https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-Mesh-x-4-ft-x-5-ft-23-Gauge-Galvanized-Steel-Hardware-Cloth-308234EB/205708542

By|Sep 19, 2026


    Can it be used to reinforce cement
    ByAug 29, 2026
    1 Answer | 
    Answer This Question

    This product is not specifically designed for reinforcing concrete; however, many of our customers find creative ways to utilize our products.

    By|Aug 31, 2026


      How to connect a hardware cloth to surround the grow base of a plant vine such as a rose bush?
      ByAug 1, 2026
      1 Answer | 
      Answer This Question

      We recommend stakes to hold the hardware cloth in the ground. You can also use zip ties to splice ends of hardware cloth.

      By|Sep 30, 2026

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        Can I use this over chain link fence to deter rats
        ByJul 23, 2026
        2 Answers | 
        Answer This Question

        Yes, you may use this product on your chain-link fence. The problem is that the rats will climb right over the fence.

        By|Jul 26, 2026

        Yes, 1/2-inch hardware cloth is commonly used to deter rats.

        By|Jul 23, 2026


          Can I cut to size for a weep hole in a brick wall to keep a snake from slithering inside
          ByJul 15, 2026
          1 Answer | 
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          Our hardware cloth is a great choice to block snakes. For smaller snakes, you may want to use 1/4-inch mesh hardware cloth.

          By|Jul 16, 2026


            can this be used for gophers
            ByNov 3, 2025
            1 Answer | 
            Answer This Question

            Yes! You may also want to consider our new product GapGard depending on the size of the opening that you are blocking. GapGard is very durable and is designed for exactly this type of use case. https://www.homedepot.com/p/YARDGARD-GapGard-Animal-Dig-Barrier-12-PCS-308630B-12/325605827#overlay

            By|Nov 4, 2025


              What is the country of origin? Thank you.
              BySep 9, 2025
              1 Answer | 
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              Our company is based in the United States with thousands of employees in the US. This particular product is manufactured in Vietnam.

              By|Sep 10, 2025


                Can I use this to put on the bottom of my chain link fence to stop the Iguanas from coming into my yard?
                ByJul 22, 2025
                1 Answer | 
                Answer This Question

                Assuming the iguanas are larger than 1/2 inch in diameter, this will work well for you! You may want to consider 1/4- or 1/8-inch mesh for smaller iguanas.

                By|Jul 22, 2025


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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.6 out of 5

                  • 4.6 out of 1,614 reviews
                  • 95% recommend this product
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                  This product has delivered exactly as needed. There are many uses for hardware cloth, mine specifically, was to sift my landscaping stone (4 tons) in order to remove the fines and relay the clean stone. This held up quite well considering the work involved and for the price, paid for itself after the first 100 pounds of stone! Love being able to buy an easier to transport, small section like this and not wait for an associate to have to cut it by the foot!
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                  Good for fruit tree trunk guard.
                  Works well for protecting my apple trees from critters. No complaints.
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                    • Recommended
                    Great quality wire. Easy to manipulate and cut. Usage: Plant cages. Round wire tube over seedlings to keep pests out.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    Keep in mind this is a thin 19-Gauge wire which may break easily if bent too far. However it worked well fo my project which was screening most of the dirt out of old landscape rocks I was replacing.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    This customer chose to rate the product and not provide text.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    This grate worked perfectly for sifting leaves and roots from yard rocks. We used scape wood to sandwich between for a frame and propped it up on some cement blocks. The metal is a bit flexible, so it can only handle a little at a time, but it does the job.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    WARNING: CONTAINS LEAD
                    I bought this planning to use it as a barrier under a raised vegetable garden bed to keep burrowing critters from eating any root vegetables (a common use). Since I was planning on using it right up against the roots of plants that my family and I would be ingesting parts of, I of course wanted to make sure it didn't contain lead. That seems like it would be a very important detail to include in a product listing for a product that is frequently used in food production and that is specifically marketed as being safe for use around food crops and animals. There is absolutely no mention of lead anywhere in the product listing, or anywhere on the packaging shown in the pictures provided for the listing (the company would be required to put a warning on the packaging if the product contained lead), so I ordered some to be delivered. When it arrived, I saw the packaging was different from the pictures - it included this: "WARNING: CONTAINS LEAD. May be harmful if eaten or chewed. May generate dust containing lead. Wash hands after use. Keep out of reach of children." So now I have to drive across town anyway to return it - exactly what I was trying to avoid having to do. Home Depot, what are you doing not including this info in the listing or even providing a picture of the actual packaging ??
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                      6 found this review helpful
                      This worked out perfectly to surround my table plant so as to keep my cat from eating it
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                      This is a good product but I saw and bought a cheaper price ($4.97) from another store with the same size. Hope you can atleast lower your price also give me a refund
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                      Response from Customer CareMay 8, 2025
                      Our apologies for the negative experience that you had with this product. We can assure you that we take all customer feedback seriously. You may want to consider returning the product to your neighborhood Home Depot for a refund. Everbilt-MAT
                      • Verified Purchase
                      The steel mesh was flexible enough to be shaped for my purpose yet rigid enough to hold its shape. The goal was to cover a grate on a French drain to filter out larger particles that could clog the drain.
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                      Ideal for temporary enclosures, garden fencing, and more. Galvanized steel ensures corrosion resistance and extended use.
                      Ideal for animal containment and various applications, this 19-gauge hardware cloth ensures long-lasting durability and corrosion resistance.
                      Ideal for temporary enclosures and various applications, this 1/2 in. mesh hardware cloth offers lasting rust protection and easy cutting.
                      Ideal for temporary enclosures, garden fencing, and more. Galvanized steel ensures corrosion resistance and extended use.

                      Mesh Size

                      1/2 in.
                      1/2 in.
                      1/2 in.
                      1/2 in.

                      Gauge Thickness

                      19
                      19
                      19
                      19

                      Material Type

                      Galvanized Steel
                      Galvanized Steel
                      Metal
                      Galvanized Steel

                      Roll Length

                      5 ft.
                      25 ft.
                      10 ft.
                      5 ft.

                      Roll Width

                      2 ft.
                      2 ft.
                      3 ft.
                      3 ft.