What sort of stakes did you use to mount the netting over the chicken coops? Our wooden stakes with garden netting snapped under the weight of snow
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Our coop is fenced it so we used a staple gun to secure the net to the posts and ziptied the rest of the areas to the fence. We had to cut or net because of the shape of our coop and then just zip tied the two halves together. We have a large coop with support beams running down the middle that the net lays over. We have never had any problems, get a lot of pine needles stuck in the netting, occasionally some sticks and pinecones and one time a big hawk got caught. Still no damage after a year and a half.
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We have a 20×30 size fence with 6 inch posts in the ground. I ran a wire down the middle of the pen and pitched the netting over the pen like a tent. I had to raise the wire about 2 feet so I would get a pitched like roof. The leaves just seem to blow right off the netting. We are in the south, so no snow for us. I guess you should try a bigger wooden stake. They also make metal stakes for 5 bucks at your local hardware or tractor store.
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while camping i use a piece of firewood on the "arms", then place rocks on the ends of the wood for stability. i was worried that the arms were too flimsy for anything too heavy like the rocks directly. the stakes is a great idea, but sometimes were are on blacktop or cement, or hard desert ground without the ability to use stakes!
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black plastic .... we have ours on small "trees" that we cut down to fence post size and have them spaced every 8 feet apart ... that has withstood some pretty heavy snowfall this winter & we are pleased so far with the overall strength ... only time will tell how long the "plastic" itself will last. it has done a superb job of keeping the deer & other critters out.
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we used our tent on the driveway in front of the garage. then we strung ropes out to the grass and staked it down. you could tie ropes to sandbags on your patio if needed.
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I used the one that kinda came with it. It's the pole and netting.....works well!
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We used them in our chicken coop... they are protected from the elements though.
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I would suggest something stronger and less floppy like chicken wire wrapped not too tightly around pole. Once the vine has grown the wire will not be seen and will last for years.
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I spread a little silicon around each one before inserting it into the PVC pipe. I have two 350 gallon totes that catch rainwater off the roof of a large metal-roofed shed. My coop is about 100 yds away downhill with about a 20 ft. drop. These worked well for me last year but two of them froze and cracked this winter. I will buy all stainless-steel nipples this time which should be a little more durable.
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I left out a Doghouse blind and a Brickhouse all winter here in PA. The cheaper Doghouse roof ripped under the snowload - it was ruined. The heavier material of the Brickhouse was OK but it collapsed sideways due to snow load. The Brickhouse was not damaged in any way but I think I was lucky. I agree with Wayne from Texas - but if you get snowy winters you might want to take it down! I hope this helps.
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There are special screw in stakes/anchors that can be purchased from King Canopy. They screw into the ground at each leg and secure the canopy.
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I had small birds get stuck in it, so I ended up taking it down and putting up wire fencing with t-posts instead. I had to cut the netting to release the birds.
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You can try epoxy, I was sorry i bought the cages, they were really junky. we went to a garden store and bought good ones. Terrible product!
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I anchored mine down with heavy duty fence stakes from home depot and it withstands strong winds. The tiny stakes provided are laughable. The rest of the greenhouse is quite economical and functional.
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We surrounded our bushes with two by twos and then connected the netting to the poles with the slip ties that came with the netting. I was surprised at how well it remained in place through the wind and snow here in Maine. I wouldn't drape it on the bushes because it wouldbe very difficult to remove in the spring. Good Luck!
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Hi Clive,I apologize for missing your message for a year.I apologize for missing your message for almost a year. I used some large orange tent stakes from Lowe's to anchor it. I also used a sharpie to mark where the pipes for the frame fit together to help put it together from year to year. I hope you are enjoying your garden.Pete
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We used some rebar stakes on the inside of the greenhouse. Tied them to the shelving uprights. Works really well.
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well it is completely up to you and your need for the netting. i use 2x2x36inch wooden stakes... and i do believe you can purchase aluminum stakes for this.. but i made my own.. it is just a huge roll of very light netting.. you can fasten it will almost anything.. i have used 'zip-ties' to hold it up...etc.... hope this helps..